Rocky Brands, Inc. reported a dip in sales for the second quarter ended June 30, but wider margins along with pared-down costs helped the footwear manufacturer to better profit compared to the year-ago period…
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NRF Applauds Internet Sales Tax Bill
The National Retail Federation said it welcomed the introduction of legislation that would require Internet retailers to collect sales tax the same as local bricks-and-mortar stores…
Former Real Estate Attorney for Dick’s SG Convicted in Kickback Scheme
After a three-Week trial, a jury in Utica convicted Benjamin J. Viloski, who worked as both an attorney and a broker/consultant for Dick's Sporting Goods, of involvement in an illegal kickback and money-laundering scheme, along with making false stat
Under Armour Raises Guidance After Strong
Powered by a strong reception to its Charged Cotton collection, Under Armour Inc. posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit and once again raised its revenue and earnings forecast for the year…
Brunswick Q2 Driven by Marine and Fitness
Brunswick Corporation reported net sales of $1.10 billion for the second quarter ended July 2, up 8.0 percent from sales of $1.015 billion in the year-ago period…
Puma Delivers Double-Digit Growth Again in Q2
Puma AG reported currency-adjusted sales rose 14.1 percent in the second quarter, highlighted by a 16.9 percent gain in the Americas. Earnings were pressured by higher input costs as well as brand investments but the company still expects profits to rise
Aldila Reports Q2 Sales Fall 16.6 Percent
Aldila Inc. reported sales for the second quarter ended June 30 fell 16.6 percent to $12.0 million compared to $14.4 million in the year-ago period…
Light and Motion Appoints New Director of Sales
Light & Motion announced the addition of Jack Gresmer as the new director of sales for the bike division…
New Era Reorganizes for New Era of Growth
To support its goal to double its sales volume by 2015 and establish itself as a global brand, New Era said it restructured its global product and marketing teams, and invested more resources to further develop their emerging accessories and apparel divis
Delta Apparel Sees Strong Fiscal Year
Delta Apparel, Inc.'s sales increased 11.9 percent to approximately $475 million for its fiscal year ended July 2, up from $424.4 million in its prior year. The increase was driven by organic growth of approximately 7 percent as well as sales from th
Oakley, Ray-Ban Propelled by Europe, Athletes in Q2
Luxottica Group S.p.A.’s said net sales at its Wholesale Division, which includes the Oakley and Ray-Ban sunglass brands, rose 11.6 percent at constant exchange rates to €704.0 million ($1.01 bn) in the second quarter ended June 30 from €
Aldila Q2 Sales Sink 16.7 Percent on Soft Golf Sales
Aldila, Inc. lost $444,000, or 8 cents per share, in the second quarter ended June 30 on a 16.7 percent decline in net revenues as sales of golf shafts remained weak. The maker of graphite golf shafts, arrows and other products said sales reached $12.0 mi
Footbalance Hires Agencies to Rep in Southwest and Southeast
Footbalance has hired independent sales teams Über Group, lead by Michael Lumpkin, and FHB Sales Agency, led by Kevin Hirsh, to sell its custom footbed system into stores in the Southwest and Southeast…
Commuter Bike Traffic Sets Spring Record in NYC
The number of commuter bike riders in New York City increased 14 percent compared to last spring, according to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, who has been the subject of vitriole for her strong
Cabela’s Announces Two New Stores
Cabela's Incorporated announced recently that it will open new stores in Charleston, WV and Rogers, AR…
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