Freeskiing athletes from the newest Olympic sport played a key role in development of the brand identity for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's (USSA) new U.S. Freeskiing athletic program…
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Exxel Outdoors Acquires Los Angeles Building Complex, Adds Sales Leadership
Exxel Outdoors has kicked into high gear on Phase 2 of its expansion plan. The plan includes the acquisition of a 156,679-square-foot building complex in Los Angeles County, the hiring of Tory Upham as national sales director and David Avila as sales mana
VF Outdoor and Action Sports Coaltion Sets Q1 Record
VF's Outdoor & Action Sports businesses achieved record revenues and operating income in the first quarter. Total global revenues in Outdoor & Action Sports rose 16% in the quarter, with revenues in the Americas business rising 12% and international
Garmont’s Gord Bailey Steps Down
Garmont North America said Gord Bailey, its former president, is departing the company…
Mizuno Donates to Earthquake, Tsunami Aid
Mizuno USA is continuing to support the relief efforts of the Japan earthquake and tsunami through an eBay auction of autographed sporting goods memorabilia from their top Brand Ambassadors…
GSI Commerce Reports Q1 Sales Up 18.7%
GSI Commerce Inc. reported revenues for the first quarter ended April 2 improved 18.7% to $323.5 million compared to $272.6 million in the year-ago period…
A.T. Cross’ Optics Segment Up 24.1% in Q1
A.T. Cross reported its Cross Optical segment saw sales improve 24.1% to $16.9 million in the first quarter, which helped drive consolidated revenue to $39.8 million, up 15.7 percent from the first quarter of 2010…
Crocs Q1 Profits Surge on 36 Percent Revenue Growth
Crocs, Inc.'s revenue for the first quarter ended March 31 increased 35.9 percent to $226.7 million compared to revenue of $166.9 million reported in the first quarter of 2010. Net income for the first quarter of 2011 increased 276.1 percent to $21.5
Unifi Q3 Earnings Hit by Rising Cost of Polyester Feedstocks
Unifi, Inc.'s net sales increased 15 percent in the third quarter ended March 27, but rising oil prices – the main feedstock for polyester – caused the company to report a net loss of $4.0 million, or 20 cents per share, compared to net income of $80
Oakley Sales Grew 11 Percent in First Quarter
Sales of Oakley branded sunglasses, goggles and other optical products grew by 11 percent in first quarter ended March 31, according to earnings information released by its Italian parent Luxottica Group S.p.A…
MBT and Jelly Belly Partner for 2011 Amgen Tour of California
MBT, the footwear maker, has partnered with the Jelly Belly P/B Kenda Cycling Team in the 2011 Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in the U.S…
Brunswick Corp. Q1 Revenues Jump 17 Percent
Brunswick Corporation reported first-quarter revenues climbed 17 percent to $985.9 million, led by gains in its Marine Engine and Life Fitness segments. Net earnings reached $27.5 million, or 31 cents a share, against a loss of $13 million, or 15 cents, a
Cabela’s Q1 Comps Climb 8.9 Percent
Cabela's Inc. reported that adjusted for divestitures, first-quarter revenue increased 5.7 percent to $587 million; Retail store revenue increased 11.3 percent to $302 million; Direct revenue decreased 4.9 percent to $207 million; and Financial Servi
Amer Sports Q1 Sales up 20.5 Percent
Amer Sports Corp. reported net sales for the first quarter ended March 31 reached EUR 449.1 million ($614.0mm), up 18.9 percent on currency adjusted terms and 20.5 percent in euro terms from the same quarter a year earlier on strong performance in its Win
West Marine’s Losses Widen in First Quarter
West Marine, Inc. reported first-quarter revenues rose 3.9 percent to $113.8 million from $109.6 million a year ago. Comparable-store sales increased 2.9 percent…
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