As expected, Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported first-quarter earnings fell sharply due to the unusually warm weather's impact on the boot category and higher product costs. Gross margins disappointed due to channel mix and higher closeouts for the Teva
Category: Outdoor
Native, Costa Sales Grew 18 Percent in First Quarter
Sales at the Cross Optical Group, which owns the Native and Costa eyewear brands, reached $20.0 million in the first quarter, up 18.2 percent compared to last year, according to its parent company A.T. Cross Company. Operating income at the group increase
LaCrosse Footwear Returns to Profitability on Robust Sales
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported sales in the first quarter reached $33.3 million, up 32 percent from $25.2 million in the first quarter of 2011…
Delta Apparel’s Q3 Impacted by Cotton Cost Speculation
Delta Apparel Inc., the parent of MJ Soffe, reported sales for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2012 increased slightly to $125.5 million, from $125.0 million in its fiscal 2011 third quarter. Net income for the fiscal 2012 third quarter was $1.9
Wigwam Becomes Official Sock of Ironman Mont Tremblant 70.3
Wigwam, the performance sock company, has become the official sock of Ironman Mont Tremblant 70.3 and the full Ironman Mont Tremblant races. After having been the official sock of Ironman races in the U.S. for 18 years, Wigwam is now expanding its sponsor
SGMA, NFHS, and NCAA Leadership Convene in Indianapolis for Rules Discussion
Wednesday in Indianapolis, IN, more than 70 sporting goods industry executives from 40 sporting goods companies and organizations met with the leadership of SGMA, NCAA, and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to discuss rules
Accell Group Agrees to Acquire Raleigh Cycle Ltd.
Accell Group N.V. said it had reached an agreement to acquire Raleigh Cycle Limited for €60 million, greatly expanding its presence in the North American market and the United Kingdom. Raleigh expects to report sales of approximately €200 m
RECALL: Puma Youth Jacket
About 5,000 units of youth jackets from Puma are being recalled. The jacket has a drawstring at the waist that has toggles and is not stitched to the back of the jacket…
Polarmax Announces Two Internal Promotions
Polarmax has promoted Doris Hinson to HR manager, in addition to making Michelle Conley its new assistant marketing manager…
Spyder Adds Facility in Lewisville, TX
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. announced that its Spyder Distribution Network (SDN) has added a new, apparel-specific facility in Lewisville, TX that will speed up deliveries to dealers and reps throughout North America…
Cabela’s Q1 Earnings Soar on Improved Comps
Cabela's Inc. reported net income for the first quarter grew 62 percent to $28.8 million, or 40 cents a share, compared to $17.8 million, or 25 cents, in the year ago quarter. Total revenue increased 6.3 percent to $623.5 million. First quarter compa
Brunswick Q1 Earnings Up Amid Signs Boat Business is Improving
Brunswick Corporation reported operating earnings rose slightly on slightly lower sales in the first quarter amid strengthening demand and sales of its Fiberglas and aluminum boats. Sales also grew at its Bowling and Billiards segment, were essentially fl
Iconix Reports Lower Q1 Sales, Lowers FY Outlook
Iconix Brand Group reported total revenue for the first quarter of 2012 was approximately $88.5 million, a 4 percent decline as compared to approximately $92.4 million in the first quarter of 2011. EBITDA attributable to Iconix for the first quarter was a
Callaway Golf Signs Kelly Kraft
Callaway Golf Company signed U.S. Amateur Champion Kelly Kraft to a multi-year contract to play and endorse Callaway Golf equipment…
Jones Group Posts Loss on Revenue Decline
The Jones Group Inc., the parent of Nine West, reported revenues for the first quarter of 2012 were $936 million, as compared with $961 million for the first quarter of 2011…
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal