Hincapie Sportswear, manufacturer of clothing for cyclissts, has hired Tarbell Patten as retail sales representatives for the brand in Kentucky, Mississippi and Northern Alabama…
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REI Doubles 2009 Net Profit on 1.5% Increase in Sales
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) reported pre-audited earnings in 2009 more than doubled to $29.8 million from $14.5 million a year ago. Revenues improved 1.4% to $1.45 billion from $1.43 billion…
January Retail Sales Up 3.2%
January retail sales increased 0.5% over December results, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Commerce – slightly better than the 0.3% increase originally forecast by economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires. The report also showed Decembe
Mizuno Swings to Q3 Profit on Improving Margins
Mizuno Corp. for the second year in a row lowered its fiscal full-year forecast after weak fiscal third quarter sales brought new realities of the business into focus. The company reported last week that the declines in the golf business had moved into po
Mizuno Corp. Lowers Outlook After Tough Q3
Mizuno Corp. for the second year in a row lowered its fiscal full-year forecast after weak fiscal third quarter sales brought new realities of the business into focus. The company reported last week that the declines in the golf business had moved into po
Mizuno Corp. Lowers Outlook on Continued Declines…
Mizuno Corp. for the second year in a row lowered its fiscal full-year forecast after weak fiscal third quarter sales brought new realities of the business into focus. The company reported last week that the declines in the golf business had moved into positive territory again, but declines continued in the Americas and Japan. Decreased […]
Gildan Sees Resurgent U.S. Distributor Market in Fiscal Q1 Results
Gildan Activewear, Inc., said a strong recovery in Activewear and Underwear provided a boost for the company’s first quarter of fiscal 2010 and propelled its top line and earnings to double-digit growth…
Cherokee Inks for Licensing Deals for Sideout Brand
Cherokee Inc entered into three new exclusive license agreements for its Sideout brand. Hudson Bay Apparel Brands, a supplier of men's, young men's and boy's branded and private label apparel has been granted the exclusive right in the US t
Burton N.A. Staff Cutbacks to Help Restore Salaries
In a concerted effort to reorganize the company’s infrastructure, Burton has cut less than 2% of its global employee base. Cutbacks pertained solely to the company’s North American staff. The decision has allowed Burton to reinstate salaries a
R.G. Barry Names Jay Smith to Top China Sourcing Post
R.G. Barry Corporation, the parent of Terrasoles, has named veteran product development, sourcing and marketing professional Jay Smith its China-based vice president of sourcing…
Interbike and HFB to be Co-Located
Interbike and the Health and Fitness Business Expo will be co-located in Las Vegas in September. Nielsen Business Media has decided to combine the shows in one venue this year…
Street Surfing Partners with Marvel
Street Surfing, LLC is transporting Spider-Man from comic books to skate parks and streets this spring with the introduction of the Spider-Man 3-D Wave Board, the first licensed casterboard in the market. As part of its agreement with Marvel Entertainment
Shimano Inc. Sees Rebound Ahead After Double-Digit Sales Decline in 2009
Days after announcing it was streamlining sales and marketing operations in Europe, Shimano Inc. reported that its operating income plunged 45.7% on a 20.6% decline in sales…
Nike Edges Past ESPN in Sports Brand Survey
In its second Forbes Fab 40, Nike edged out ESPN in its survey of the top-ten Sports Business Brands. The survey placed Nike's sales at $10.5 billion versus $10.3 billion for ESPN. The remaining eight brands on the list included Adidas, $7.3 billion;
Blacks Leisure Sells Mambo Surf Brand
Blacks Leisure, the struggling U.K. outdoor clothing retailer, sold its Mambo surf brand for £800,000 ($1.3 million) as part of its ongoing exit from the boardwear space. The sale comes amid reports of more suitors arriving to acquire the owner of Millets
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