Payless ShoeSource, Inc. posted net income of $32.5 million for the second quarter, an increase of 63.3% from $19.9 million during the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share increased to 48 cents from 29 cents during the second quarter of fisca
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Fortress Watches Partners with ESA and ISF
Fortress Watches inked deals to become Official Timing Sponsor of both the Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) and the Interscholastic Surfing Federation (ISF). In addition, Fortress was chosen by Surf Expo as one of ten new up and coming action sports bra
RECALL: Weightlifting Bars
The CPSC and York Barbell Co. are recalling about 3,300 Olympic Weightlifting Bars. Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and by-standers. York Barbell has receive
Counterfeit Raids Target Chinese Golf Manufacturers
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group has continued its petitioning efforts to encourage Chinese government authorities to enforce its laws against counterfeiting activities within the Peoples Republic of China. In the latest actio
UBEX Adds Rockwell as Product Manager
UVEX Sports, Inc. has hired Jed Rockwell as product manager for Holmenkol and race director for UVEX. In his new position, Rockwell will be responsible for marketing Holmenkol in the United States and will manage the UVEX racing program…
Everlast Expands License with Sports and Leisure Tech
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has extended their license with Sports & Leisure Technology Corp., a division of Sportline, Inc. for the company to make Everlast branded fitness-related toys and heart rate monitors in the United States and Canada…
Billabong Passes AUS$1 Billion in Annual Sales
Billabong International Limited surpassed AUS$1 billion in annual sales for the first time in fiscal 2006. The action sports vendor posted global sales of AUS$1.02 billion ($786.6 mm), a rise of 21.1%, with all three regions, Americas, Australasia, and E
New Balance Wins ‘Editor’s Choice’ from Runner’s World
Runner’s World magazine has named the New Balance 872 trail running shoe an “Editor’s Choice” award winner in its October 2006 Trail Shoe Guide…
Freestyle Opens New Office, Adds to Team
As the Freestyle brand continues to grow and flourish, it has opened a new Southern California office and hired Helen Sun as director of design and product development. Located in Newport Beach, the office is now in a prime location in the heart of the Or
Hill Shot Golf Wins Best New Product Three Times
The Hill Shot Golf trainer has just recently won its history-making third win for “Best New Product*” at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. This follows wins at the PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas, and the Ontario PGA Merchandise Show in Toronto…
Saucony Awards Run For Good Grants
Saucony annouced the first recipients of its Run For Good Program grants. Included are Peachtree Running Club, Peachtree, Georgia; Kittering Classical Elementary, Long Beach, California; Rustic Lane Joggers Club, Riverside, California; Iowa Kidstrong, D
Acopa USA President Killed in Auto Accident…
According to local papers, Acopa USA’s president, Steve Karafa was killed in a car accident while on his way home from OR Summer Market on U.S. 93 when the vehicle he was riding in overturned. Climbing legend and Acopa spokesperson John Bachar was at the
OR Exhibitors Look to Fashion at Summer Market…
While the outdoor apparel industry has historically been very seasonal in nature, many companies are looking to lifestyle fashion designs to add more interest to their spring lines. This trend has been gaining momentum for the past several years, and is r
Gander Rolls Out iTV Program
Turner Media Group inked an agreement with Gander Mountain Company to launch a new iTV program on Men's Outdoors & Recreation TV called “Gander Mountain Lodge.” The program will be nationally televised twice a week during prime time offering hunting,
Eddie Bauer Posts Q2 Loss on Weak Comps…
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. second quarter revenues were $225.7 million, a 7.4% decline compared to $243.8 million last year. Merchandise sales were $211.6 million, a decline of 7.8% compared to $229.4 million last year. Comparable store sales for the seco
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