Billabong Appoints Chief Operating Officer

Billabong CEO Neil Fiske announced the appointment of Jeff Streader to the role of global chief operating officer (COO) of Billabong. Streader’s background includes supply chain and operational leadership roles at Guess?, Kellwood, VF Corporation, F

Skateboard Community Raised $93K at Skate for a Cause

On May 3rd, 50 pro and am skateboarders, a dozen sponsors and more than 2,000 fans joined Ryan Sheckler in Lake Forest for the Sheckler Foundation's Skate for a Cause event, presented by etnies. Skateboarders in attendance included: Jamie Thomas, Sea

RG Barry to Go Private in $215M Deal

R.G. Barry Corp., best known for the Dearfoams slipper brand, has agreed to be acquired for an estimated $215 million by Mill Road Capital, the Greenwich, CN.-based private equity firm that proposed buying it in September.
The merger will result in R.G. B

Americas Weakness Weighs on Crocs Q1

With marked softness in the U.S. making up for a healthier performance overseas, Crocs, Inc. reported earnings tumbled 78.0 percent in the first quarter, to $6.4 million, or 6 cents a share. Excluding certain charges, the company reported a non-GAAP net i

Danskin Paces Iconix Group’s Sports Segment in Q1

Danskin Now, an exclusive brand for Walmart, was called out as one of Iconix Brand Group’s “strongest performers,” across the company’s wide portfolio. On a conference call with analysts, Seth Horowitz, who was recently promoted to

Gildan’s Q2 Revenues Advance 5 Percent

Gildan Activewear reported second-quarter revenues rose 4.9 percent to $548.8 million. Adjusted net earnings were $79.2 million, or 64 cents a share, up 8.9 percent. The gains came in spite of the impact of colder weather which negatively impacted demand

Crocs Sees 78 Percent Income Decline in First Quarter

Crocs, Inc. reported earnings tumbled 78.0 percent in the first quarter, to $6.4 million, or 6 cents a share, from $29.0 million, or 33 cents, a year ago. Revenues inched up 0.2 percent to $312.4 million as strong gains in the Asia-Pacific region helped o