Outdoor Coalition Again Drives VF Corp. Gains…

VF Corporation reported their 11th consecutive quarter of record sales and earnings results. Revenues rose 8% in the second quarter to $1.57 billion, compared with $1.45 billion in 2005. This increase was fueled by organic growth across VF’s different co

Collective International Picks Up Sims License…

Collective International, LLC secured the exclusive, world-wide rights to Sims Snowboards from Tom and Hilary Sims. The agreement names Collective as the exclusive licensing agent through 2026 and also provides Collective the option to purchase the tradem

Sara Lee Financially Structures Apparel Spin-Off…

Sara Lee Corporation has approved the capital structure for the planned tax-free spin-off of its apparel business into a separate, publicly traded company called Hanesbrands Inc., which includes brands like Duofold, Champion, Beefy Tee, and Hanes. Hanesbr

Rebel Sports Sees World Cup Upside in FY2006…

Rebel Sport Limited’s group sales revenue for the twelve months ended July 1, 2006 increased 17.1% to A$371.2 million ($278.4 mm) when compared to the twelve months ended July 2, 2005, including sales revenue from the Glue lifestyle stores. Sales on a sam

RECALL: Dive Computers

Suunto Oy and the CPSC are recalling about 3,900 Suunto D9 and D6 Model Wristop Dive Computers. These dive computers could incorrectly track dive time, which could cause incorrect calculation of decompression requirements. This could lead to decompression

NPD: Back to School Expected to be Flat

Most students are only just beginning to enjoy the summer break from school, but retailers are already gearing up for the onslaught of students and their parents expected in the aisles during the back-to-school shopping season. Unfortunately for retailers

Nocona Athletic Plans to Rebuild After Fire

Nocona Athletic Goods Company has announced plans to rent 20,000 square feet from the former Nocona Boot Factory starting Monday. Full-time production in the temporary facility will begin shortly thereafter. A new facility will be built at 208 West Walnut

Bentley Kinetics Adds to Sales Force

On the heels of introducing the K-VEST product suite, Bentley Kinetics, Inc., hired three key executives who will serve as Regional Sales Representatives. The three representatives include Landry Mahan, who will manage the Southeast region and college di

Interbike Announces Third Annual Hangover Ride

Interbike announced details of the Third Annual Hangover Ride scheduled for the morning of September 26th, day two of the OutDoor Demo. What started out three years
ago as an impromptu morning ride by several Interbike Expo attendees has evolved into the

Callaway Appoints Two SVP’s

Callaway Golf Company appointed two new Senior Vice Presidents, David Laverty and Thomas Yang, reporting directly to President and CEO George Fellows. Mr. Yang assumed his duties immediately as Senior Vice President, International and Mr. Laverty will beg

PEP Funding Kept Alive in Senate

The U.S. Senate kept alive funding hopes for the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP). The Senate Appropriations Committee included higher funding than their House counterparts did for PEP in their Labor, Health and Human Services, and Educatio

Oakley Sees Record Q2 Sales; Net Income Slips

Oakley, Inc. saw second quarter net sales increase 19.4%, to a quarterly record $203.6 million, compared with $170.5 million in the same period of 2005. Net income for the quarter totaled $17.9 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, a decrease of 25.4% f

Isis Hires Feinson as Product Developer

ISIS has hired Lyn Feinson, as product developer for performance sportswear and body layer. As product developer, Feinson is responsible for the development of various active categories within the ISIS line including Fast & Light and seamless intimates. W

Blazewicz Joins Contourwear as Sales Director

Bill “Blazer” Blazewicz has joined Contourwear as director of sales. Formerly Northeast Regional Manager for Mammut Sports Group, Inc., and before that an independent industry rep, Blazewicz brings more than a decade of experience and sales talent to Cont