The Timberland Company saw third quarter results outpace market expectations as the company said it is seeing growing momentum in Europe, regaining traction in the classics business with its iconic boot and handsewns, and forecast improved gross margins i
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Shimano Group Sees Q3 Sales Declines Moderate, but Weakness Continues
Shimano Inc. said that any decisive economic recovery never materialized in the third quarter despite signs of recovery in Asia. The company said the worst of the recession appears to be past in Japan, but excess manufacturing and excess labor have not b
Ruger Sees New Products, Continued Demand Boost Third Quarter Results
Sturm, Ruger and Company, Inc. said the third quarter of 2009 was boosted by a continued consumer demand in firearms and subsequential unit sell-through that spiked 50% over last year’s third quarter…
Luxottica Sees North American Region Cripple Third Quarter
Luxottica sPa, the parent of Oakley and Sunglass Hut, reported consolidated sales were €1.22 billion ($1.74 billion) for the third quarter of 2009, down 4.3% from €1.21 billion ($1.83 billion) in the prior year’s third quarter…
Brunswick Narrows 3Q Loss on Lower Charges
Brunswick Corp. reduced its net loss in the third quarter to $114.3 million, or $1.29 a share, from $729.1 million, or $8.29, a year ago, although the improvement reflected a reduction in restructuring charges to $28.8 million, or 32 cents a share, from $
Callaway Golf Sees Revenue Declines Soften in Q3; Promos Sink Margins
Callaway Golf continues to suffer from a weak market that has seen consumers continue to cut discretionary spending, a new reality that has had a profound effect on all golf manufacturers — especially high-end vendors like Callaway. Management for the Ca
Iconix Spikes Q3 Net; Buys Ecko
Iconix Brand Group, Inc.'s Q3 revenues rose 8% to $59.4 million. Profit rose 25% to $20.5 million, or 28 cents per share…
USA Shooting and Gunbroker.com Partner for Online Auction
USA Shooting and GunBroker.com are announcing a month-long, online auction of guns and other USA Shooting related items to benefit the USA Shooting Team. The announcement was made jointly by Buddy DuVall, USA Shooting Director of Marketing, and Steve Urva
Dept: of Treasury: Quarterly Firearm and Ammunition Excise Taxes up 52%
According to the most recent Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Report, released by the Department of the Treasury, firearm and ammunition manufacturers report excise tax obligations to be more than $122 million in the second calendar quarter o
State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Receive Congressional Funding Boost
Last week, Congress approved $90 million for the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program as part of the $32.2 billion Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Act for 2010. The increase is $15 million over last year's level and also
Water Restrictions Threaten Waterfowl in Colorado River Basin
Limited water resources in the Highland Lakes are driving the Lower Colorado River Authority to propose reductions in “interruptible” water, the lifeblood of rice farmers and other producers that rely on LCRA’s irrigation districts in Ma
Under Armour and IMG Form Partnership Around Measurement System
Under Armour and IMG Worldwide, announced an exclusive partnership highlighted by the development of a unique comprehensive athletic training platform that will establish a global measurement standard for improved sports performance, health and fitness ca
Diadora Licenses Soccer in the U.S.
Golden Viking Sports, an entity owned and headed by former Diadora America President William Nuttall, has entered into a license agreement for the U.S. market for the Diadora brand, switching from a subsidiary arrangement. The license follows the sale of
Implus Acquires Highgear
Implus Footcare LLC has acquired Highgear, the provider of performance watches, navigation tools and accessories. The acquisition comes as Implus continues its commitment to expanding its current outdoor and sporting goods product offerings…
Amer Sports Third Quarter Net Falls on Weaker Wilson, Precor Sales
Amer Sports saw the third quarter largely mimic the trends the company saw in the first half of the year as a difficult sales environment negatively impacted the top-line and declining margins negatively impacted earnings…
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