Zumiez Inc. reported net income surged 136.8 percent to $4.5 million, or 14 cents per share, from $1.9 million, or 6 cents, a year ago. Revenues increased 22.7 percent to $129.9 million from $105.9 million in the quarter ended April 30, 2011 (13 weeks). C
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Mizuno Signs Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins
Mizuno USA, Inc. signed a multi-year endorsement deal to be the official ball glove for Philadelphia Phillies shortstop, Jimmy Rollins…
Johnson Health Tech’s Q1 Revenues Climb Double-Digits
Johnson Health Tech, Inc., manufacturer of Matrix Fitness, Vision Fitness, AFG, Horizon Fitness and Livestrong by Johnson fitness equipment, reported a 23 percent gain in global retail sales in the first quarter. Overall worldwide sales for Q1 rose by 22
Perry Ellis Q1 Sales Down as Department Stores Trim Orders
Perry Ellis International, Inc., major maker of golf apparel and swimwear, reported total revenues declined 7.9 percent in the first quarter ended April 28 driven by conservative sportswear purchases by department stores following a challenging fall and h
Former Brown Shoe Exec Launches New Venture
Footwear industry executive, Gary Rich, with over 35 years in the footwear industry and former president of Brown Shoe Company – Wholesale, has formed Rich Footwear Group…
Buckle’s Q1 Profits Climb
The Buckle Inc. reported earnings rose 12.8 percent in the first quarter, to $37.8 million, or 79 cents per share, compared with $33.5 million, or 71 cents, for the first quarter of fiscal 2011. Sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended April 28, increas
Project OR Contestants Chosen
Five design students from around the country have been chosen to compete in the ninth cycle of Project OR, the industry's original 48-hour concept-to-prototype design competition held during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Aug. 2-5, 2012…
Quiksilver and MEC Fund OIA Sustainability Working Group
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) and Quiksilver have committed supplemental funding to support the work of the Chemicals Management Working Group, an effort under the umbrella of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Sustainability Working Group.
SCARPA North America Hires Summit Sales to Rep in Pacific Northwest
SCARPA North America retained Summit Sales to oversee sales of SCARPA products in the Pacific Northwest territory moving forward. The company also promoted two key staff members, Paul Nanawa and Steve Jozefczyk, to new sales positions internally…
Skechers Will Pay $40 million to Settle False-Ad Claims
Skechers USA, Inc. said it has settled all domestic legal proceedings relating to advertising claims made in connection with marketing its toning shoe products, including its Shape-ups line of shoes. While continuing to stand behind its toning technology,
Gander Mountain and Pennsylvania Renew Summer Camping Promotion
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is again partnering with Gander Mountain to provide first-time campers with needed gear and a reservation for two nights at a participating state park for just $20. Last year, almost 500 pe
Maverik Lacrosse Supports Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps
Maverik Lacrosse has joined forces with Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps as part of its “Evolve The Player, Advance The Game” initiative to grow the game of lacrosse. Maverik will provide Xcelerate with Maverik Athletes Billy Bitter and Brian Karalunas that will
Billy Casper Golf CEO Elected Chairman of National Golf Foundation Board
Billy Casper Golf (BCG) Chairman and CEO Peter Hill has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the National Golf Foundation (NGF) serving all segments of the golf industry with more than 4,000 member companies…
Adidas Sues Big 5 Over Trademark Infringement
Adidas AG filed a lawsuit against Big 5, charging the West-coast sporting goods chain with selling sneakers with three parallel diagonal stripes similar to its iconic look. In its complaint filed with the U.S. District Court in Portland, OR, Adidaas said
April Retail Sales Dip on Earlier Easter, Spring
April retail sales (excluding automobile, gas stations and restaurants) decreased 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted from March and increased 2.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to estimates released by the government Tuesday. The results indica
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