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
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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…
Chick’s Sporting Goods to Open 15th SoCal Location…
Chick’s Sporting Goods has completed the first phase of its expansion plans with the opening of three new stores since November of last year and plans to open its largest store this fall in Norco, Calif. Jim Chick, president and CEO of Chick's Sporti
Group Opposing NYC Bat Ban to File Lawsuit on Monday
“Don’t Take My Bat Away,” a group representing coaches, players, youth baseball enthusiasts and batmakers, will formally file a lawsuit against the City of New York on Monday, May 7th, to stop a ban on the use of metal and composite bats in city high scho
Cabela’s Revenues Up 14.2%; Net Down 22%
Cabela's Inc. reported revenues for the first quarter increased 14.2% to $462.1 million from $404.8 million. Net income decreased 22% to $7.1 million, or 11 cents a share, from $9.1 million, or 14 cents, a yera ago…
DancinDogg Golf Moves to New HQ
DancinDogg Golf has moved to a new location in Traverse City, Mich. Now headquartered at 1371 Trade Centre Drive in Traverse City, Mich., DancinDogg Golf’s new location includes an expanded warehouse, assembly area, and offices. In addition, the new locat
Shoe Pavilion CFO Leaves For ‘Another Specialty Retailer’
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. accepted the resignation of Bruce Ross, CFO, as he will leave the company to become CFO at another specialty retailer, effective May 30, 2007. Mr. Ross will oversee the preparation of Shoe Pavilion's first quarter Form 10-Q and ha
Hanesbrands to Stop Production at Three D.R. Facilities
Hanesbrands Inc. will cease production at three sewing and assembly operations located in Itabo, Dominican Republic. The company is consolidating sewing production into fewer facilities that are aligned with textile fabric production and can operate more
Chick’s Sporting Goods to Open 15th SoCal Location
Chick's Sporting Goods has completed the first phase of its expansion plans with the opening of three stores since November of last year and plans to open its largest store this fall in Norco, Calif. Jim Chick, president and CEO of Chick's Spor
Brooks Sports Commemorates Beloved Team Member
On Saturday, April 21, Elizabeth “Liz” Duncan, Brooks Sports Customer Service Representative, was hit by a car in Seattle and died at the scene. Brooks is setting up a scholarship fund and will release a special shoe in her honor…
Skechers Sees Early Win in Asics Suit; Asics Still Sees Merit
Skechers USA, Inc. reported it won a “major victory” in a trademark lawsuit filed against Skechers by Asics Corporation and Asics America Corporation. The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denied Asics' motion for a prelimina
Golf Galaxy Launches Nationwide Amatuer Golf Tournament
Golf Galaxy Inc. launched the Golf Galaxy Golf Tour, the largest network of amateur golf tournaments in the U.S. with tournaments taking place in more than 60 cities in 2007. The tournament is being sponsored by Callaway Golf, PGA Tour Partners Club, and
AND 1 Plans Advertising Around Mix Tape Tour
AND 1 is planning a new advertising campaign entitled The United Streets of America to commemorate the return of the AND 1 Mix Tape Tour 2007 featuring a tournament between the world's best basketball playground players. The campaign from 72 & Sunny,
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