Mountainsmith has formed a new camera bag division that will focus on non-outdoor accounts including specialty camera shops and consumer electronic stores. This new division will have its own sales force reporting to Gareth Richards, vice president of sal
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Kelty Named Stroller Sponsor of Baby Boot Camp
Kelty will be the exclusive stroller sponsor of Baby Boot Camp, a national mom-and-baby fitness and strength program with classes in more than 160 locations across the United States, Canada, Australia, and Bermuda.
Deckers Sales and Net Income Down in First Quarter
Deckers Outdoor Corporation saw first quarter net sales total $56.0 million, down 12.9% from $64.3 million in the same period last year. Net earnings for the quarter were $5.6 million, a 37.1% decrease compared to earnings of $8.9 million last year, while
Columbia Sees 5.9% Q1 Sales Increase
Columbia Sportswear Company posted first quarter net sales of $260.2 million, an increase of 5.9% over net sales of $245.7 million for the same period of 2005. The company reported net income for the first quarter of $19.5 million, an 8.5% decrease compar
Volcom Sales Jump 31.3% in First Quarter
Volcom, Inc. posted a 31.3% increase in total revenues for the first quarter to $41.6 million, compared with $31.7 million during the same quarter last year. Gross profit as a percentage of total revenues for the first quarter was 51.7%, compared with 51.
Rocky Shoes and Boots Sees Sales and Net Slip in Q1
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. net sales for the first quarter were $57.5 million, down from $61.5 million for the corresponding period a year ago. Net income was $0.9 million versus net income of $1.1 million and diluted earnings per share was 16 cents versus
Sportsman’s Guide Expects to Beat Guidance
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. 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 2005. It also note
Callaway Extends Junior World Golf Champs Sponsorship
Callaway Golf Company extended its title sponsorship agreement with the Junior World Golf Championships through 2008. The Callaway Golf Junior World Championships features a series of 12 individual stroke play tournaments for boys and girls in five separa
Everlast Revenues Jump 20% for First Quarter
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
Iconix Buys Out Cherokee in Mossimo Bid
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Cherokee Inc. to buy out the Mossimo finders agreement for $33 million in cash payable upon Iconix closing on its previously announced agreement to acquire Mossimo Inc. As part of the a
Phoenix Footwear Names EVP of Sourcing
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. appointed Prasad Reddy as Executive Vice President of Sourcing. Mr. Reddy brings to Phoenix over 30 years of experience in the footwear industry. Prior to joining Phoenix, Mr. Reddy worked in the footwear industry, specializin
Everlast Signs Philippines License
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has signed another licensing agreement, this time with Manila-based WS Sports, Inc. for WS to manufacture and distribute Everlast-branded men's, women's and children's apparel, footwear, underwear, and socks in the P
Nike Donates Joga Bonito Fields Across U.S.
Nike has committed approximately $1 million to fuel soccer in 15 communities throughout the U.S. Nike will donate three Joga Bonito soccer fields in Los Angeles, three fields in New York and four fields in Chicago as well as provide soccer equipment for 1
Dick’s Sporting Goods Receives Build-to-Suit Financing
Investment firm W. P. Carey & Co. LLC has provided Dick's Sporting Goods with $18.5 million in build-to-suit financing to expand its existing distribution facility in Plainfield, IN. W. P. Carey's affiliated income generating real estate fund, C
East South Central States Sales Slightly Off Total U.S.
In the East South Central states (KY, TN, AL, MS), overall sporting goods store sales grew 22.6% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 23.5% during the period. Sales for 2002 in the East South Central states reached $982 million. Of that amount
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