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

Mountainsmith Launches Camera Bag Division

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

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

Aldila Posts Q1 Sales and Net Income Gains

Aldila, Inc. posted net sales of $20.8 million and net income of $4.3 million, or 78 cents per fully diluted share for the first quarter. In the comparable 2005 first quarter, the company had net sales of $17.8 million and net income of $3.3 million, or 6

Nike Promotes Hoffman to VP Global Brand Design

Nike, Inc. promoted Greg Hoffman, 35, Global Brand Creative Director, to Vice President of Nike's Global Brand Design. In this new role, Hoffman will be responsible for maintaining the strong focus on design that is a cornerstone of the Nike brand an

Skechers Net Sales Jump 12.7% in First Quarter

SKECHERS USA, Inc. saw Q1 net sales increase 12.7% to $277.6 million over net sales of $246.2 million for the first quarter of 2005. Net earnings for the quarter were $16.6 million versus net earnings of $10.3 million for the first quarter of 2005. Dilute