Congruent with a second quarter that saw strong military sales drive record margins, LaCrosse Footwear reported more of the same for third quarter, as the military business boosted the company’s Work business enough to compensate revenues lost from
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Mountainsmith Names President
Erik Specht has been named as president of Mountainsmith LLC. Specht was formerly director of sales and marketing..
Cabela’s Sees Guns and Ammo Gains Moderating
Cabela’s Inc. reported a better-than-expected profit for the third quarter, but issued guidance that indicated the fourth quarter would be softer than analysts originally estimated…
Lululemon Lifts Q3 Guidance
Lululemon Athletica Inc. hiked its Q3 guidance due to “stronger-than-anticipated” sales. The company now expects EPS in the range of 17 cents to 19 cents compared to its previous guidance in the range of 11 cents to 13 cents…
Timberland’s Q3 Earnings Climb 23.1%
The Timberland Co. reported revenues in the third quarter were relatively flat at $421.8 million compared to the prior year but was up 1.7% on a constant dollar basis, reflecting strong growth in the boots business in Europe and SmartWool brand offset by
Volcom’s Q3 Revenues Drop 15.9%
Volcom, Inc. reported sales fell 15.9% to $93.9 million compared with $111.7 million in the third quarter of 2008. Total revenues in the company’s U.S. segment, which includes revenues from the U.S., Canada, Japan and most other international territ
KARHU Extends European Distribution
KARHU, Finland's running brand announced that it is expanding in Europe. On the heels of launching award-winning Fulcrum footwear in N. America in 2009, KARHU will soon be available in the Finnish, German, Austrian and Italian markets in Spring 2010.
Michael Crooke Exits prAna, Co-Founder Beaver Theodosakis Reassumes Control
Michael Crooke and prana parted ways as CEO of prAna Living, LLC. Co-founder Beaver Theodosakis will reassume the position of CEO but expects to announce a search for a new CEO sometime in 2010. Scott Kerslake, the founder of Athleta who was brought in by
Jarden Corp. Sees Q3 Sales Fall on Foreign Exchange Rates; Weak Retail
Jarden Corporation said net sales for the three months ended Sept. 30 decreased to $1.4 billion compared to $1.5 billion for the same period in the previous year. Approximately $44 million of the $104 million decrease in net sales was due to foreign exch
Firearms Industry and ATF Campaign To Prevent Illegal Firearm Purchases Making Impact
Over the past year, the Don’t Lie for the Other Guy program — jointly developed by ATF and the National Shooting Sports Foundation — has been rolled out in several areas along the southwest border of the United States, according to a release by the
Winter Trails Celebrates 15 Years in 2010
Winter Trails celebrates its 15th year on January 9, 2010 at locations throughout the U.S. Organizers have made registration easy with an online service, at WinterTrails.org, that allows participants to sign up for their preferred location before arriving
Weik Joins RGS Wildlife Biologists
The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) announces the hiring of Andrew P. Weik as its New England Regional Wildlife Biologist. Scheduled to start in January 2010, Weik will be responsible for implementing RGS' on-the-ground forest management and landowner an
Danner Upgrades Website
Danner, which is owned by LaCrosse Footwear, said it recently launched a new website (www.danner.com) which provides improved customer service and enhances the consumers experience with the brand…
Manduka Launches Exclusive Line for Lululemon
Manduka LLC announced the debut of an exclusive line of co-branded high function yoga gear products, in partnership with lululemon athletica. The premium line includes yoga mats, towels and bolsters…
LaCrosse Footwear Q3 Net Declines as Margins Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported net sales of $40.8 million for the third quarter of 2009, up from $40.3 million in Q3 last year. The company sees encouraging at-once demand in certain niche markets and product categories, including outdoor footwear that
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