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
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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
VF Raises Full Year Guidance…
VF Corp. raised guidance for the first quarter two weeks ago in advance of the Q1 release, but is now also increasing its outlook for the year. The company raised its full year guidance for both revenues and earnings, now estimating that revenues will inc
Sportsman’s Guide Ups Outlook…
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. said last week it expects to report revenues for the for first quarter of approximately $71 million, above the current average estimate of $69.2 million and over 10% above the $64.6 million reported for the same period in
OIA Capitol Summit 2005 Opens New Doors…
Each Year, Outdoor Industry Association hosts the Capitol Summit in Washington D.C. in order to give members the opportunity to have their voices heard in a collective lobbying effort, and each year Congress becomes more receptive to OIA’s message. OIA st
Rottefella Acquires NAXO…
Rottefella has acquired a majority Stake in NAXO AG and intends to “become a major player” in the alpine touring market. Rottefella already boasted a 40% market share in cross country bindings world-wide, and recently inked a deal with Fischer to make the
Thule Hits the Ground Running
Thule’s sales increased during first quarter 2006 by 39.6% to SEK 905 million ($116.5 mm) compared to SEK 649 million ($93.9 mm). Organic sales increased 17.3%. Operating profit before one-off items increased by 58% to SEK 94 million ($12.1 mm) compared t
Pony Names Stroesser as CEO
Athletic footwear industry veteran Jim Stroesser has been appointed CEO of Pony International LLC. Stroesser, who previously served as Vice President of Sales at Converse, as National Sales Director at Oakley, and as a senior sales executive at Nike, move
Execute Sports Partners with Rincon Distribution
Execute Sports, Inc. has entered into an worldwide partnership with Rincon Distributionto open up new sales and distribution channels for Execute both in the United States, as well as internationally…
NSGA: Average Athetic Footwear Prices on the Rise
In 2005, the average price of athletic and sports footwear rose to $40.33 versus $39.32 in 2004, according to the “The Sporting Goods Market in 2005” published by the NSGA. With advances in average prices outnumbering declines more than two to one for the
Brunswick Q1 Sales Up 4.1%; Net Down 28.8%
Brunswick Corporation posted sales of $1.46 billion for the first quarter, an increase of 4.1% over sales of $1.40 billion during the year-ago quarter. Net earnings were $67.4 million, or 70 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2006, down 28.8% fr
New Stores Increase Q1 Net Loss for West Marine
West Marine, Inc. posted a net loss of $9.4 million, or 44 cents per share for the first quarter, compared to a net loss of $5.5 million, or 26 cents per share, for the same period a year ago. Net sales for the quarter were $132.6 million, compared to net
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