K-Swiss Inc. saw continued degradation in its domestic business and continued strength in its international business, but also indicated that the brand “appears to be plateauing” until they can “effectively expand to other European countries.” The Interna
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Deckers Increases Guidance on Stronger than Expected Second Quarter…
While Deckers reported strong top-line growth in Q2 and impressed Wall Street with better than expected results, lower gross margins caused a considerable decline in operating margins for the period. Overall sales growth was driven by across-the-board gai
GBMI Names SVP of U.S. Sales
Global Brand Marketing Inc. welcomed Scott Home back to the company, appointing him senior vice president of U.S. sales. In this position, Mr. Home, who brings over 30 years of footwear industry experience, will oversee all aspects of U.S. sales operation
Brunswick Has Tough Q2…
Brunswick Corporation saw second quarter net sales decrease slightly to $1.52 billion, down from $1.54 billion a year earlier. Fitness segment sales increased 11% in the quarter to $144.0 million, up from $129.7 million in the year-ago quarter. Operating
Nike Suspends Vick Contract…
Nike has suspended Michael Vick’s contract without pay, and will not sell any more Michael Vick product at Nike owned-retail at this time…
GSI Q2 Loss Widens on 10% Sales Gain…
GSI Commerce Inc. posted double-digit net revenue growth in the second quarter on the strength of new partners and increased service fees. Sporting Goods sales grew in the low– to mid-teens in the quarter, though slightly off the pace of past periods, wi
The SportsOneSource Group Expands Team…
In an effort to better service the needs of a growing and divergent client base, The SportsOneSource Group has added three solid industry professionals to its business development team…
REI Appoints New Board Member
Recreational Equipment, Inc. appointed Jesse King to a one-year term to the company's board of directors. King, 52, resides in Evergreen, CO. A consultant in the arenas of leadership, organizational development and philanthropy, King has assisted num
LaCrosse Footwear Q2 Income Slips on 14% Sales Gain
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. second quarter consolidated net sales were $24.9 million, up 14% from $21.8 million in the second quarter of 2006.Operating income was $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2007, up 44% from $1.0 million in the second quarter of 20
Marmot Launches New Marketing Campaign…
Marmot is launching a new brand position heading into OR that is designed to more thoroughly explain to the consumer exactly what the Marmot brand is all about. The new brand statement that summarizes this positioning is “Marmot For life – People, Product
Confluence Restructures Sales Organization
Confluence Watersports announces the restructuring of its sales organization. The new structure features four regional sales managers who will be responsible for the sales representatives and sales activities in their respective territory and will report
Implus Footcare Acquires Sneaker Balls
Implus Footcare acquired Sneaker Balls, a patented shoe deodorizing product. “The Sneaker Balls acquisition further complements our commitment as a leader in the footwear accessory market,” said Todd Vore, Implus President. “We are excited to add Sneaker
California Bans Sale of Kangaroo Leather Cleats
The California Supreme Court has banned the sale of kangaroo leather soccer cleats in a unanimous decision rejecting an argument by adidas that federal law pre-empts a California ban on the products. In the case, Viva International Voice of Animals argued
Oakley Extends Ducati License
Oakley, Inc. has renewed its licensing agreement with Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. for an additional three years. The agreement was originally established in 2003.
Spalding Takes Top Share in Volleyballs
Spalding reports that its volleyball dollar share within the Sporting Goods channel has spiked to 35%, up from just 7% one year ago and now takes over as the category leader. The company says its strong market sahre improvement comes from a combination of
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