The Outdoor Foundation is challenging members of the outdoor sporting goods industry to sign a pledge at the OR Summer Market next month in which they promise to take two kids outside at least once in the next year to promote outdoor recreation…
Category: Footwear
Skechers Sees Q2 Stymied
Skechers USA reported an earnings decline for the second quarter as continued strength overseas wasn’t enough to offset declines in the U.S. business. Costs to open their own stores also dented the bottom line. Results were slightly below a forecast in l
Nautilus Consolidates U.S. Manufacturing and Distribution
Nautilus, Inc. is consolidating its U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities. Nautilus will close its Tulsa, Oklahoma facilities by the end of 2008 and transfer the manufacturing of their products, principally, to its facility in Independence, VA. T
Sport Supply to Beat Q4 Expectations
Sport Supply Group, Inc. said its fourth-quarter results “appear higher” than the year-ago period and as much as double current consensus analyst expectations for the quarter of 8 cents per share…
Rocky Swings to Profit in Q2
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported that net sales for the second quarter increased 2.9% to $60.5 million from net sales of $58.8 million in the second quarter of 2007. RCKY reported net income of $700,000, or 13 cents per diluted share, compared with a net loss
Lacrosse Reports Solid Q2 Despite Outdoor Regression
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. said second quarter net income rose 47% on a 12% increase in consolidated net sales to $27.8 million for the period. Sales growth, however, came from the work and military markets rather than the outdoor market, where sales actuall
Kellwood Replaces Women’s Apparel Exec
Kellwood Company appointed Michael W. Kramer as president and CEO of its women’s clothing business, effective Aug. 18, 2008. Kramer will assume his post from Robert C. Skinner, Jr., formerly chairman, president and CEO, who will resign from Kellwood to pu
FGXI Hires Dragon Optical Marketing Exec
FGX International has hired the former director of marketing for Dragon Optical to take over its Quantum Lifestyle/Sun Brands division. Scott Sorensen will be responsible for the Anarchy, Angel and Gargoyles fashion and action sports brands, as well as se
Knights Apparel Opens HQ in Spartanburg
Knights Apparel Inc. has completed the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Oak Brook, Ill., to its existing facility in Spartanburg. Knights, a leading producer of licensed sports apparel, has consolidated all of its operating areas under one ro
Shoe Pavilion Shares to be Delisted
Shoe Pavilion has received a letter from the The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) indicating that its stock will be delisted from Nasdaq because of its bankruptcy filing. According to a filing with the SEC, if the company does not appeal Nasdaq's deter
Columbia Signs Lease for Chicago Store
Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a lease with Grosvenor for a new Columbia branded store at 830 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Columbia's plan to open a store along the Magnificent Mile next year is part of the company's strategy to elevat
Columbia Signs Lease for Chicago Store
Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a lease with Grosvenor for a new Columbia branded store at 830 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Columbia's plan to open a store along the Magnificent Mile next year is part of the company's strategy to elevat
LaCrosse Footwear Posts Solid Q2 Despite Outdoor Weakness
Outdoor sales dipped 11% at LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. in the second quarter and are down 13.5% for the year, the company said Monday. However, strong military sales, along with a 32% increase in the work boot market, propelled net income and consolidated n
OIA Sees Upper End of Market Prospering
Outdoor Industry Association released its retail sales top-line report for May 2008 last week, indicating a strengthening market for outdoor products even as the economy weakens amid higher gasoline prices, a tougher job market and the lowest consumer con
Kayak Importers Tighten Belts, Struggle with Pricing
Some kayak importers were scrambling more than usual to nail down prices and pre-season offers for the Outdoor Retailer show last week courtesy of a weak dollar and rising shipping costs. And there was not much consensus on how much prices will rise…
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