Rocky Brands, Inc. reported third-quarter sales increased 3.6 percent to $72.7 million. Earnings advanced 6.9 percent to $3.1 million, or 42 cents per share. On a conference call with analysts, David Sharp, president and CEO, said that following a strong
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Skechers Q3 Earnings Jump on 31 Percent Sales Gain
With double-digit increases in its domestic and international wholesale businesses and an 11 percent comp gain globally, Skechers USA, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings jumped 90.4 percent to $51.1 million, or $1.00 a share, exceeding Wall Street’
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. Unites Athletic Industry for 14th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Gala
The Foot Locker Foundation joined together with members of the athletic industry, as well as its business partners, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at New York City's Gotham Hall for the 14th annual “On Our Feet” fundraising gala. Celebrities attending the even
Deckers Brands Q2 Revenues Climb 24 Percent
Deckers Brands reported sales increased 24.2 percent in the second quarter ended Sept. 30, to $480.3 million compared to $386.7 million for the same period last year. Sales grew 23.8 percent for Ugg, 14.9 percent at Teva and 3.2 percent at Sanuk. Earnings
Under Armour’s Q3 Revenues Jump 30 Percent
Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 30 percent in the third quarter to $938 million. Sales grew 26 percent in apparel, 50 percent in footwear, and 32 percent in accessories. Net income increased 22 percent to $89 million, or 41 cents a share, m

Tgw.com Launches Updated Brand Identity with a New Logo and Website
Tgw.com, the world's largest online golf retailer, has launched an updated brand identity featuring a new website, logo and tagline: “tgw. The sweetest spot in golf.”…
West Marine’s Q3 Earnings Slide 25 Percent
West Marine reported net revenues were $196.5 million, an increase of 1.6 percent compared to last year. Comparable store sales increased by 0.6 percent. Earnings slumped 24.6 percent to $4.9 million, or 20 cents a share, from $6.5 million, or 26 cents, a

L.A. Gear Announces Brand Relaunch with TYGA
L.A. Gear is returning in stores for Spring 2015 with the re-launch of L.A. Gear “Originals” line with creative brand advisor, trendsetter and multi-platinum recording artist, TYGA. Like past collections, the re-launch will continue to merge t
Cabela’s Announces Plans for Two New Stores
Cabela’s Inc. plans to open stores in League City, TX; and Lexington, KY…
Cabela’s Q3 Profit Climbs Despite Comp Drop
Cabela's Inc. reported net income excluding certain items increased 18.8 percent to $58.3 million on $886.0 million in revenue. Revenue increased 4.1 percent as store expansion offset an 11.2 percent decline in comparable store sales…
AAFA Joins Forces with Chinese Textile and Apparel Group
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles and Apparel (CCCT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Rocky Brands Q3 Profit Increases Slightly
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported third quarter net sales increased 3.6 percent to $72.7 million versus net sales of $70.2 million in the third quarter of 2013. The company reported third quarter net income of $3.1 million, or 42 cents per diluted share as comp
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse Names Director of Marketing
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse announced Kristen Picard as the company’s new director of marketing and Brittany Moeller as the company’s new women’s buyer…
Modell’s to Open Store in Shirley, Long Island
Modell’s Sporting Goods, celebrating its 125 year anniversary, will hold a grand opening for its newest location at 1019 Montauk Highway in Shirley, Long Island, bringing their total to 157 storefronts…

Nike Brings Out Stars to Showcase Women’s Push
Nike Inc. brought out 27 of its top athletes to New York City to showcase a breadth of performance and lifestyle products as well as digital services as the company continues to accelerate growth within its women’s business…