Skechers USA, Inc. reported second quarter 2013 net sales were $428.2 million compared to $384.0 million for the second quarter of 2012, a gain of 11.5 percent. Earnings from operations reached $17.2 million versus a loss from operations of $1.5 million f
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Crocs Q2 Earnings Slide on Margin Pressures
Crocs Inc. reported revenues grew 9.9 percent in its second quarter, but earnings fell 42.4 percent due to lower than expected gross margins, a one-time net charge of $6.1 million related to the resolution of a statutory tax audit in Brazil…
New Survey Shows Specialty Bike Shops Competing Favorably With Online Retailers
According to new research from Craft, the performance sportswear company, specialty bike shops are riding close with online retailers when it comes to competition, thanks in large part to their knowledgeable sales staff…
Wolverine Launches the Guardian Project
Wolverine introduced the Wolverine Guardian Project and signed up wildland firefighter Garth Levin as its 2013 Ambassador. The program is a partnership between the brand and people who work outdoors and are dedicated to guarding, protecting and serving…
SFIA Announces Winners of Inaugural Future Leaders Program
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the inaugural 2013 class of the Future Industry Leaders Scholarship Program. The winners include employees from MC10, Easton-Bell, Johnson Health Tech, Under Armour and Life Time Fitness…
Quiksilver Loses Trademark Case
A California jury awarded a $3.6 million jury verdict against Quiksilver Inc. after finding the company willfully infringed World Marketing, Inc.'s longstanding federally registered “Visitor” brand with the launch of its VSTR line endorsed by champio
Pacific Vector Signs Licensing Agreement with Street League
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with Street League, Inc. to open retail stores under the SLS banner and to manage the SLS e-commerce business…
Taos Footwear Appoints Taryn Rose as Ambassador
Taos Footwear appointed footwear veteran and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Taryn Rose, as its brand spokesperson. Rose is mostly known for her namesake footwear company and her numerous awards and honors…
PHIT Highlights Physical Activity Studies
The results of four separate recent studies uncovered by PHIT America confirm the positive correlation between exercise and good grades…
Rocky Brands Q2 Revenues Jump 34 Percent
Rocky Brands, Inc., the parent of the Rocky, Georgia Boot, Durango and Lehigh footwear brands, reported sales the second quarter increased 33.8 percent to $59.4 million versus net sales of $44.4 million for the second quarter of 2012. The company reported
OIA Challenges House to Preserve Land and Water Conservation Fund
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) again urged leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives to preserve funding for public land management and programs on the off chance it be taken up in coming weeks…
Nike Appoints VP of Men’s Training
Nike, Inc. announced that effective immediately, Craig Cheek, 51, will become the new vice president of men’s training overseeing the company’s training, baseball and football businesses, including managing Nike’s important relationship
Skullcandy Appoints Head of Domestic Sales
Skullcandy, Inc., announced the company has promoted Denny Bruce to the position of head of domestic sales, reporting to the company's CEO, Hoby Darling…
PGA Tour Superstore Announces Grants to The First Tee of The Grand Strand
PGA Tour Superstore announced a $5,000 grant to The First Tee of The Grand Strand to deliver educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf…
Icebug Hires New North American Rep Groups
Icebug Footwear has hired four new rep groups to cover the Midwest and West Coast regions, effective immediately…
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