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

Orange 21 Sees Q2 Delivery and Operational Issues…

Orange 21 Inc. reported that net sales for the second quarter of 2006 were relatively flat at $10.3 million, compared to $10.4 million in the second quarter of 2005. California continues to be the company’s largest market in the U.S, accounting for 54% of

Pahr Fairway Essentials Adds Gilkison as VP

Andy Gilkison, a 14 year golf industry veteran in sales and management, has joined PAHR as Vice President / Partner of the apparel upstart. The lifestyle golf apparel company will launch this Fall. In his new position, Gilkison will oversee distribution

Easton Business Adds To Overall Top Line in Q2

Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. saw net sales for the second quarter increase 91.1% to $198.3 million from $103.8 million last year. This increase is primarily attributable to $86.5 million in net sales from the acquired Easton Sports business. Team Sports net s

Kelty Taps Double J Fashion to Cover Canada

Kelty has partnered with the Double J Fashion Group to handle their Canadian marketing and distribution. Double J has worked with top brands in the Outdoor Industry for more than 15 years. Currently, they handle the Canadian distribution of Royal Robbins

Zumiez Sees Q2 Sales Jump 41%; Net Nearly Doubles

Zumiez Inc. saw total net sales for the second quarter increase 41.5% to $55.8 million from $39.4 million reported in the same period last year. The company posted net income for the quarter of $1.6 million or 6 cents per diluted share versus $848,000 or

Cutter and Buck Licenses Out Headwear

Cutter & Buck signed a three-year licensing agreement with Pukka Headwear. The Cutter & Buck Headwear Collection will include styles for men and women and will be sold through a select number of promotional products distributors beginning late Fall 2006.

True Temper Q2 Sales Decline Leads to Net Loss

True Temper Sports, Inc. saw net sales for the second quarter decrease 5.8% to $30.7 million from $32.6 million last year. The company posted a net loss of $1.7 million for the second quarter, down from net income of $0.6 million during the same period la

RECALL: BD Climbing Harnesses

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. & the CPSC are recalling about 18,000 Speed Buckle Harnesses. The harness could be threaded incorrectly, which can lead to the webbing will easily slipping when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could caus

TJX Companies Posts Q2 Sales, Comps Gains

The TJX Companies, Inc. saw net sales for the second quarter of $4.0 billion, representing a 9% increase over last year, while comparable store sales increased 4%. Net income increased 24.7% to $138 million and diluted earnings per share were 29 cents, a

RECALL: Brunswick Chairs and Stools

Brunswick Corp. is recalling about 22,400 of its Frameworx Table Height Chairs and Bar Stools, because the down shaft on the seat plate assembly can fracture, which can cause an occupant of the seat to fall. Brunswick has received reports of 20 incidents

Bemis Adds to Sales Staff

Bemis Associates Inc. has appointed Arnie Liati to West Coast Sales Manager for the USA market. Liati
will be responsible for continued territory growth in the northwest and reports directly to Terry Ranney, Director of
Sales for Bemis…