Volcom, Inc. again had another strong top-line quarter in Q1, but the tax man cometh again in the period and erased the benefits to the bottom line. Sales were up across all segments and channels as well as both domestically and internationally. VLCM to
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Skechers Sees Sales Gain for 9th Straight Quarter…
Skechers USA, Inc. saw record sales for its first quarter, with double-digit sales growth in both the domestic retail and wholesale businesses, as well as double-digit sales growth in the international distributor channel. In fact, the only down point fo
K2 Inc. Sees Synergy Boost in Q1 to Beat Street…
K2 Inc. managed to shrug off increased raw material and labor expenses to exceed Street estimates and internal guidance for both sales and earnings during the first quarter of 2006. The Team Sports business was the primary driver with every significant se
Callaway Has Solid Q1 Earnings Gain on Flat Sales…
For the second consecutive first quarter Callaway Golf Company took a hit on its share price after pre-announcing expectations for the period. Management apparently expected a different reaction this year than last year when it pre-warned that sales and
Acushnet Benefits from Earlier Product Launches…
Fortune Brands reported that excellent reception on new high performance products from Titleist and Cobra fueled a record first quarter for its Acushnet Golf division, which also includes the FootJoy brand. Sales for the period increased 9.0% to $372.5 m
Columbia Expects Decline in 2006 Earnings Despite Double-Digit Backlog Gains…
Columbia Sportswear shares took a hit last week after the company posted a meager gain in the top-line and a decline in profits. The company offered a fairly mixed view for the year, forecasting double-digit revenue growth, but also suggesting that earni
Military Sales Hurts Rocky Shoes and Boots Q1…
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. net sales for the first quarter were $57.5 million, down 6.5% from $61.5 million for the corresponding period a year ago. The decrease in sales is primarily attributable to the decline in footwear sales to the military, which wer
New Stores Hurt West Marine Bottom Line…
The hit did not come as a shock to the company as it generally takes a full boating season before a new store will positively contribute to earnings.
Net sales for the first quarter were $132.6 million, an increase of 5.8% when compared to net sales of $1
GSI Commerce Posts Strong Q1 Revenue Gains…
GSI Commerce, Inc. had a strong first quarter with revenue increases in the mid-twenties, but it was unable to translate this growth to the bottom line. At the tail-end of the quarter, the company launched its newest partner site, shopNFL.com. The new s
Cybex Back-End Efficiencies Boost Bottom-Line…
Cybex International, Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter 2006 were $28.9 million compared to $24.8 million for the corresponding 2005 period, an increase of 17%.
Gross margin increased 70 basis points to 36.5% of net sales from 35.8% in the yea
ASP and Unit Increases Drive Aldila Q1 Gains…
Aldila, Inc. posted net sales of $20.8 million, an increase of 16.9% from sales of $17.8 million in the year-ago quarter. Net income of $4.3 million for the first quarter was an increase of 30.3% from $3.3 million in last year’s first quarter. The compa
Sporting Goods Drive Everlast Q1 Sales Growth…
Everlast Worldwide Inc. saw first quarter net revenues increase 20% to $10 million from $8.3 million in the same period in 2005. Growth in net revenue resulted from a 33% increase in sporting goods sales to a record $7 million, the second consecutive quar
Outdoor Again Leads VF Corp. in First Quarter
VF Corporation was hitting on nearly all cylinders during the first quarter of 2006, with solid performances coming from every division boosting both the top and bottom line. VFC was able to translate stronger-than-expected performances in its denim busi
And About Those EB Rumors…
During a conference call with analysts and the media, one analyst questioned VF’s Chairman and CEO, Mackey MacDonald about a recent speculative report in Women’s Wear Daily that stated VF could acquire Eddie Bauer.
While Mr. MacDonald said that VF will
And About Those EB Rumors…
During a conference call with analysts and the media, one analyst questioned VF’s Chairman and CEO, Mackey MacDonald about a recent speculative report in Women’s Wear Daily that stated VF could acquire Eddie Bauer.
While Mr. MacDonald said that VF will
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