Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation has licensed Studio Ray, a New York-based sportswear firm, to design, produce and market men’s, women’s and children’s swimwear under PVH’s iconic IZOD brand in the United States and its possessions
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Stein-Mart Moves to Profit Despite Comps Slip
Stein-Mart, Inc. reported for the 13-week second quarter of 2009, the company's net earnings were $1.5 million, or 4 cents per share as compared to a net loss of $8.0 million, or 19 cents per share in 2008…
U.S. Bicycle Route System Gains Grants
Adventure Cycling Association announced three new grants in support of the organization's work to establish an official United States Bicycle Route System (USBRS). The grants will enable Adventure Cycling to continue its organizing and cartographic w
Everlast Renews USA Boxing Sponsorship
Everlast Worldwide, Inc., has signed on as USA Boxing’s official equipment and apparel sponsor, extending their current agreement, which previously covered only USA Boxing’s equipment needs…
Urban Outfitters Beat Q2 Profit Estimates; Comps Slide 3%
Urban Outfitters, Inc., which operates under the Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands, announced earnings of $49 million and $80 million for the three and six months ended July 31, 2009, respectively. Earnings per diluted share
Cabela’s Credit Card Business Weakens
According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Cabela's Inc. said its credit card business' gross charge-offs rose in July. Gross charge-offs — accounts receivable that will likely not be collected and be written off — rose
Nautilus Q2 Crippled by Commercial; Mgmt. Ponders Sales of Segment
Following up on a disappointing full-year 2008 and a 2009 first quarter that saw sales plummet 44.4%, Nautilus didn’t see much improvement in Q2 as a flopping commercial business continues to negate meager improvement in other business segments…
Mizuno Corp. Fiscal Q1 Profits Halved on Global Revenue Declines
Mizuno Corporation got little help outside of its native Japan in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 as all non-domestic regions posted strong double-digit declines for the period. Total worldwide revenues declined 9.3% to ¥40.9 billion ($420 mm), co
Asics Corp. Fiscal Q1 Net Plummets Nearly 85%; Forecast Remains
Asics Corporation posted a 16.0% decrease in revenues for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30. Total consolidated worldwide revenues were ¥54.9 billion ($563 mm), compared to ¥65.3 billion ($625 mm) in the year-ago quarter…
The Paddlesports Trade Show Debate Updated
Some of the biggest buzz at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market event had nothing to do with new product introductions. Early in the show, Jim Marsh, publisher of Canoe & Kayak magazine, announced his intent to launch a new paddling trade show (see BOSS_09
Rock Climbing Injuries Increase as Sport Gains Popularity
With approximately 9 million people in the U.S. participating in rock climbing, a new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital revealed a 63% increase in the number o
RSR Group Makes Sales Management Team Changes
RSR Group, Inc.said Wes Knight was recently promoted to National Sales Manager and Charlie Eklund has assumed the Assistant National Sales Manager position…
Mountain Hardwear Opens Store in Tokyo
Mountain Hardwear Inc. will open a store in the exclusive Harajuku neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing Mountain Hard Wear apparel and equipment and Montrail footwear. The new store is Mountain Hardwear’s third company-owned branded store worldwide…
New Era Cap Acquires 5th and Ocean
New Era Cap Co., Inc. has acquired 5th & Ocean, the privately held licensed sports apparel manufacturer in Miami best known for its women's styles. The acquisition is expected to help New Era further expand into sports and fashion apparel. Terms were
Nike Names Allaker Umbro President
Nike Inc. announced that Jim Allaker, currently vice president and general manager of Nike UK and Ireland, will become the new CEO and president of Umbro Ltd. He replaces Matthew Cook, who left the company to pursue other opportunities…
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