Retailers are rapidly adopting mobile marketing and investing more in social media, according to a recent survey of 68 retailers prepared by Forrester Research for Shop.org, the e-commerce division of the National Retail Federation…
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Adidas Group Hikes Full Year Guidance on Stellar First Quarter
Led by robust performances in North America, China and Russia, Adidas Group's momentum only accelerated in the first quarter with sales increasing at the highest organic growth rate since the second quarter of 2006. On a currency-neutral basis, Whole
K-Swiss, Inc. Posts Wider Q1 Loss But Sales and Backlog Continue to Build
While K-Swiss, Inc. remained in the red in the first quarter due to heavy marketing investments, but the brand’s top-line gains driven by its Tubes collection are offering some hope for a recovery…
Big 5 Sporting Goods Q1 Results Hurt By Tough Economy, Rising Insurance Costs
High gas prices and unemployment are nibbling away at customer traffic to Big 5 Sporting Goods’ 396 stores, so the retailer will up its promotions in the second quarter…
Invista Doubles Capacity at Chinese Spandex Plant
Invista doulbed capacity of its spandex venture plant in Foshan, China to 24.5 kilotons in response to Asia’s growing demand for high-quality spandex products…
K-Swiss’ Q1 Revenues Climb 10 Percent, Backlogs Up 45 Percent
K-Swiss reported that its losses swelled in the first quarter to $9.8 million, or 28 cents per share, from a loss of $4.7 million, or 13 cents, for the prior-year period. Revenues increased 10.2 percent to $72.6 million compared with $65.9 million a year
Johnson Outdoors Reports Record Q2 Sales and Earnings
Johnson Outdoors Inc., which makes Old Town canoes, Minn Kota trolling motors and Eureka! tents, reported record sales and earnings in the second quarter ended April 1. Total net sales grew 14.1 percent to $128.9 million compared to net sales of $112.9 mi
Rapala USA Promtes Holterhaus to Regional Sales Manager
Rapala USA, a member of the Rapala VMC Group, has promoted John Holterhaus to Regional Sales Manager…
NSSF-adjusted NICS Numbers Up 15.2 Percent
The April 2011 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 843,484 is an increase of 15.2 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 731,955 in April 2010…
Firearms and Ammunition Excise Taxes Up 4 Percent in Q4
According to the Department of the Treasury's most recent Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET) Collection Report, firearm and ammunition manufacturers reported excise tax obligations to be $95.3 million in the fourth calendar quarter of 2010, up
Primus/Jetboil Infringement Lawsuit Dismissed
The United States District Court for the District of Delaware has dismissed with prejudice the case of Jetboil, Inc. v. Fenix Outdoor AB et al, Primus announced. This lawsuit was brought by Jetboil to halt marketing and sales efforts of the Primus EtaSolo
Globalstar Sales Up 17.3 Percent in Q1, Losses Plummet
Globalstar, whose satelitte-based messaging systems and modems are popular with outdoor explorers, reported losses dropped sharply in the quarter ended March 31 on a 17.3 percent increase in revenue to $18.3 million. The company lost $2.5 million on an Ad
PlayOutdoors.com Sponsors Family Outpost at Outdoor Nation
Play Outdoors announced it is the exclusive sponsor of the “PlayOutdoors.com Family Outpost” at the 2011 Outdoor Nation’s Summer Youth Summits. The “PlayOutdoors.com Family Outpost,” will offer families free activities includ
Adidas Hikes Guidance as Q1 Profit Jumps 25 Percent
Adidas Group's earnings climbed 25 percent in its first quarter as sales grew 18 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Adidas brand and Reebok sales increased 18 percent and 24 percent respectively. Adidas now expects Adidas Group sales to increase at
Costco’s April Comps in U.S. Up 6 Percent
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $6.80 billion for the month of April, the four weeks ended May 1, 2011, an increase of 17 percent from $5.83 billion during the similar period last year. Excluding the effects of rising gas prices and fav
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