Collegiate Pacific stated that operating income for the Quarter ending March 31, 2004 is expected to “Materially exceed” previous estimates of $1 million. The company said it is seeing signs of strong operating leverage as it moves into the second half of
Category: Outdoor
Rocky Swings to Q1 Profit on 59% Sales Increase
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. reported net income increased to $0.1 million, or one penny per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2004 compared to a net loss of $623,000, or 14 cents per diluted share, in the prior year period. Net sales increased to a f
Motor and Outdoor Division Boost Sales at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors announced increased net sales, operating profits and earnings for their second fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2004. Gains were attributable to continued strong top-line and bottom-line performances by the Motors and Outdoor Equipment Group
Life Link Adds Bert Hopp to Rep Force
Life-Link Backcountry Travel has appointed Bert Hopp, President of Hopp Outdoors LLC, as the new sales representative for Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.
Bert has extensive experience in Outdoor Industry Sales, as well as Life-Link Bert represents:
Galyans Opens Denver Area Store
Galyans Trading Company is set to celebrate the grand opening of its 84,000 square foot sports and outdoor adventure store April 30 at Belmar Center, a newly developed lifestyle center six miles west of downtown Denver. The store is the fourth in Colorado
Columbia Income Jumps 34.2% on 22.4% Sales Increase
Columbia Sportswear Company announced record first quarter net sales of $206.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, an increase of 22.4% over net sales of $168.9 million in 2003. The Company reported record net income for the first quarter of $20
Big 5 Doubles Q1 Net Income on 5.2% Comp Sales Gain
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported that net sales for the fiscal first quarter ended March 28, 2004 increased 10.0% to $181.0 million from $164.5 million in the first quarter of 2003. Same-store sales increased 5.2%. Net income increased to $6.8
Nautilus Q1 Net Income Shrinks; Lowers Q2 Forecast
The Nautilus Group, Inc. reported that net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004 were $130.9 million compared to $129.4 million for the corresponding period last year. Net income during the period was $6.4 million, or 19 cents per diluted shar
Russell Corp. Inks Deal with Two HBC Conferences
Russell Corporation has signed agreements with two Historically Black Conferences that will serve as the basis for a first-of-its kind alliance with the 21 schools represented. The company will supply athletic apparel, team uniforms, balls and sports equi
Escalade in 2 for 1 Common Stock Split
The Escalade, Inc. Board of Directors has approved a two-for-one split on Escalade common stock. As a result of the stock split, shareholders will receive one additional common share for every share held on the record date of May 11, 2004…
Insurance Problems Impact Dorel’s EPS
Due to a dispute with one of its insurance carriers over the aggregate amount of insurance available to the Company, Dorel Industries is recording a charge for liability claims in the amount of US$6.5 million pre-tax in the first quarter ended March 31, 2
VF Corp. to Buy Vans in $396 Million Deal
VF Corporation has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Vans, Inc. Vans' sales in fiscal 2003 were $330 million, and the company has indicated that it expects sales of approximately $346 to $349 million in fiscal 2004, which ends May 31.
Brunswick Net Earnings Jump to $48 million; Sales Up 28%
For the quarter ended March 31, 2004, Brunswick Corporation reported a net sales increase of 28 percent to $1,199.6 million, up from $934.5 million a year earlier. Operating earnings rose to $78.5 million compared with $13.0 million in the year-ago quart
Bite lands LPGA Distribution Deal
Bite Footwear will distribute, through an agreement with Benchmark a.k.a. RMP Athletic, the LPGA’s new apparel line for women. The line bears the LPGA logo and will be available this May…
Q1 Sales Jump 15% at VF Corp; Net Income up 13%
VF Corporation announced better than anticipated results for the first quarter. Q1 sales rose 15%, to $1,432.7 million from $1,250.0 million in the prior year's first quarter. Net income increased 13% to $103.9 million from $92.1 million, with earnin