Rocky Brands first quarter, 2007 net sales increased 7.2% to $61.7 million versus net sales of $57.5 million in the first quarter of 2006. Net income was $800,000 versus net income of 900,000 and diluted earnings per share were 14 cents compared to dilute
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Orange 21 Class Action Suit Settlement Reached
Orange 21 Inc. reported that the United States District Court for the Southern District of California issued an order approving the company's agreement to settle the consolidated securities class action that was pending in the Court against certain o
Cabela’s Slowed by Cooler Weather in Q1…
Cabela's Inc. said cooler than normal weather put the chill on sales gains during the first quarter. The outdoor retailer said it expects results to be above its long-term, mid-teens growth objectives for the remaining three quarters of the year, en
Big 5 Posts Strong Earnings Gains in Q1…
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp shrugged off issues with less-than-favorable winter weather in the first quarter to start the year with fairly solid results. While the west coast retailer posted a same-store sales increase of just one percent for the period, t
Le Coq Sportif Owner Takes Back U.S. Distribution…
Le Coq Sportif, the French sport brand acquired by the Swiss investment fund Airesis in 2006, has re-acquired U.S. distribution from Itochu International. Tim McCool, a former adidas and Nike executive, has joined the Le Coq Sportif team to lead the North
Callaway Golf Working to Keep Up with Fusion Demand…
Though it is still early in the year, especially for the golf industry, Callaway Golf Company saw strong enough results and consumer demand to raise guidance for the rest of the year. The company saw sales gains come from all regions and from all product
Crocs Posts Stellar Quarter; Raises Outlook…
Crocs, Inc. continued to rock the market in the first quarter, posting another quarter of triple-digit growth on sustained growth of its core classic styles, expansion of its licensed product business, and rapid development of the international business.
Iconix Acquisitions More Than Double Q1 Licensing Revenue…
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. saw Q1 licensing revenues more than double to $30.8 million from $13.3 million. EBITDA for the quarter increased to $23.3 million from $8.4 million; net income increased to $12.7 million, or 21 cents a share, from $7.4 million, or
Lotto Sees Growth in All Regions Fuel 2006 Sales Gain…
Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. closed 2006 with revenues of €277 million ($348.0 mm), an 8% increase over 2005. The last year was one of change for the company following investments in the product R&D sector, in sales development and in acquisitions…
Skechers Wins Round One; Asics Still Sees Merit in Case…
Skechers USA, Inc. reported it won a “major victory” in a trademark lawsuit filed against itself by Asics Corporation and Asics America Corporation. The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denied Asics' motion for a preliminary
LaCrosse Has Solid Q1 on Healthy Sales, Margins…
LaCrosse Footwear reported that first quarter sales climbed 11% to $23.7 million from $21.4 million. Sales to the outdoor market grew 7% to $8.3 million, due to continued penetration into the hunting and rugged outdoor boot markets. Net income jumped 54%
OIA Members Work to Legitimize Green Design…
With environmental and social sustainability at the forefront of the public consciousness today, the outdoor industry is beginning to take the first steps to provide a measurable, legitimate program to authenticate companies that are working to keep their products as clean as possible. While the program is still in he early steps, 70 representatives from […]
Big Agnes Revs Up 67% YTD
Big Agnes, entering its 7th year in business, is on roll. The sleeping bag, pad and tent manufacturer reports that overall sales are up 67% year-to-date…
Norcross Acquires NEOS
Norcross Safety Products (NSP), parent company of North Safety Products, has acquired New England Overshoe (NEOS), a leading overshoe manufacturer for industrial and consumer markets. New England Overshoe makes NEOS brand overshoes, rugged all-terrain and
PolarPak Reports Delivery Delays
Sport Innovation Group, owner of the PolarPak brand, reported that delivery on all Polarpak Hydration Systems, which includes the Polarpak and Moflow reservoirs along with the Flowjo waist pack, were delayed until early- to mid-June. The company noted cha