All the critics who have been predicting the end of Crocs, Inc., have been quieted — for now — by the company’s second quarter results. Total sales for the second quarter were $197.7 million, an 11.3% slide compared to $222.7 million in the same period
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Iconix Gets Sport Brands Boost at Wal-Mart
Helped by a good reception of OP, Starter, and Danskin Now as well as exclusives at Wal-Mart, Iconix Brand Group's revenues climbed 9% in Q2 to $56.4 million from $51.7 million in Q2 last year…
Puma AG Sees Second Quarter Net Slide; U.S. Business a Bright Spot
Puma AG posted flat consolidated net sales growth in second quarter on a currency-adjusted basis, but revenues rose 4.1% to €600.3 million ($818 mm) when measured in the reported euro terms. Total worldwide sales under the Puma brand, which includes both
Big 5 Sees First Comp Gain in Six Quarters
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on tighter cost control and forecast third-quarter profit above Wall Street expectations. The Q209 comp gain reversed six straight quarters of comp declines…
Sport Chalet’s Fiscal First Quarter Sales Down on 14.7% Comp Sales Decline
Sport Chalet, Inc. saw sales decrease 8.9% to $79.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 from $87.1 million a year ago. Comps tumbled 14.7%. The net loss was narrowed to $3.0 million, or 21 cents per share, compared to a loss of $4.5 million, or 3
K-Swiss Hits New Lows in Q2, but New Products Create Opportunities
K-Swiss, Inc. saw weaker second quarter results come in close to what was anticipated as the projections for declines in sales, earnings, and backlog continue. But the company is telling a completely different story with new product, new categories and a
Nordstrom Reports July Comps Slide 6.9%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a decrease in same-store sales for July of 6.9% compared with the same period in fiscal 2008. Preliminary total retail sales were $806 million for the four-week period ended August 1, 2009, a decrease of 4.1 percent compared with
Escalade Sees 20% Drop in Sporting Goods Sales in ’09
Escalade Inc. reported that its Sporting Goods division's net sales declined 19.8% and 16.6% in the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2009 respectively. The company expects Sporting Goods sales to be approximately 20% lower in 2009 compared to
New Balance Details Leather Sourcing Strategy
New Balance released details of its leather sourcing and the Brazilian Amazon biome policy. The statement came after several shoe companies, including adidas, Clarks, Nike and Timberland, have demanded suppliers stop sending them leather from illegal ranc
Nikwax Inks Partnership Deal with Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Nikwax will partner with the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance to become the recommended aftercare product for the environmentally oriented outdoor retail alliance. The partnership will promote responsible enjoyment of the outdoors, while actively protecting th
Remington Non-Lead Hunting Ammo Receives California Certification
Remington said as of July 12, Premier Copper Solid Rifle, Premier Copper Solid Sabot Slugs and Premier Disintegrator Varmint lines of ammunition have been approved by the California Department of Fish and Game for use in the hunting zones within the range
Rocky Brands Announces GSA Footwear Order
Rocky Brands, Inc. said it has received a blanket purchase agreement to produce insulated boots for the General Services Administration (GSA). Under the terms of the blanket purchase agreement, the GSA has the right to purchase approximately $29 million o
Countrymen Innovations Hires Wild Sports Marketing
Countrymen Innovations, the manufacturer of the Jake Intimidator Turkey Decoy, has named outdoors industry promotion specialist Wild Sports Marketing as its solution for public relations, sales and marketing…
Release: Daniel Defense Operating Normally
Following a difficult period of downsizing and furloughs, Daniel Defense, Inc. issued a release recently saying it has resumed normal operations at their manufacturing facility…
Crocs Sales Slide 11.3% in Second Quarter
Crocs, Inc. reported Q2 revenue slid 11.3% to $197.7 million from $222.8 million a year ago but exceeded company guidance for the quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, the company’s Q2 2009 net loss after taxes was $5.0 million, or 6 cents a share…
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