SoccerGarage.com, one of the largest online specialty retailers of soccer equipment and apparel in the U.S., has become the official uniform kit supplier to San Diego Soccer Club…
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Falling Yen, Rising Asian Sales Boost Shimano’s Third Quarter Results
Shimano’s sales rebounded strongly in the third quarter, although the growth was due primarily to the devaluation of the yen and growth in Asia. While consolidated net sales grew 12.2 percent, the Japanese company said U.S. sales of its bicycling co
Wolverine Appoints New VP and General Manager of Sebago
Wolverine Worldwide announced the appointment of Frank Annunziata to the position of vice president and General Manager of Sebago with responsibility for the further development of the brand's global growth platform of footwear, apparel and accessor
Sportsmen Prefer Products Made in U.S.A., but There’s a Price to Pay
Survey respondents are loyal to American made products…up to a point…a price point…
Oakley, Ray-Ban, Sunglass Hut Drive Luxottica’s Third Quarter Growth
Despite a decline in Oakley's sales to the U.S. Army, sunglasses led the growth at Luxottica Group SpA in the third quarter ended Sept. 30. Oakley and Ray-Ban grew in the 10 percent range while Sunglass Hut outperformed the company's optical ret
Costa Accelerates in Third Quarter As Native Struggles to Gain Traction
Costa Inc., formerly known as the Cross Optical Division of A.T. Cross & Co., reported revenues increased 26.3 percent in the third quarter as its Costa optical brand more than offset sales declines at Native…
Skullcandy’s Sales and Profits Continue Plunge in Third Quarter As Turnaround Continues
Skullcandy, Inc. reported sales to the off-price channel plunged 74.6 percent, or by $4.4 million, in the third quarter as compared to the same quarter a year ago as it continued to tighten distribution as part of a turnaround plan aimed at protecting its
Rocky Brands’ Q3 Profits Fall
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported third-quarter sales decreased 3.3 percent to $70.2 million versus net sales of $72.5 million for the third quarter of 2012. The company reported net income of $2.9 million, or 39 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter o
Skullcandy Third Quarter Revenues Plummet As It Slashes Off-Price Distribution
Skullcandy, Inc. reported year-over-year sales plummeted 29.6 percent to $50.0 million in the third quarter as it continued to slash distribution to off-price retailers in an effort to restore margins…
Broncos and Seahawks Top NFL Jersey Sales
Through the midway point of the NFL season, Dick's Sporting Goods Jersey Report is showing that Denver Broncos or Seattle Seahawks are by far the two most popular teams. In seven markets across the country (New York, Boston, Indy, Washington, Chicago
Liberty Bottleworks Opens Small Store at Factory
Liberty Bottleworks celebrated the opening of a small retail store and reception area at its factory in Union Gap, WA, where customers and passersby can linger to watch the company's worker manufacture its metal water bottles, buy a keepsake of their
Under Armour Plans Specialty Store in New York City
Plans are underway to bring the first Under Armour specialty store to New York City…
Steve Madden’s Q3 Profits Rise 16 Percent
Steve Madden reported sales increased 10.6 percent to $394.8 million compared to $356.9 million in the same period of 2012. Retail comparable store sales decreased 3.5 percent…
Backcountry.com Launches ‘Follow’ Feature
Backcountry.com launched a new feature Thursday that allows registered users to follow other users, reviews on a specific product page and other content depending on their interests…
Wintersteiger Acquires Hotronic Group
Wintersteiger has expanded its product range with the acquisition of the Hotronic Group, which produces the Hotronic FootWarmer and the Snapdry Boot & Glove Dryer. The acquisition will complement Wintersteigerfs…
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