Conditions within the textile supply chain continued to improve throughout the fiscal fourth quarter for Unifi, Inc., as excess inventory levels are being depleted and production levels are becoming more closely aligned with consumer demand…
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Sturm, Ruger Sees Second Quarter Sales Spike; Outlook Calls for Slower Growth
Sturm, Ruger, & Company saw second quarter sales skyrocket 87% on strong sales from new products, but management noted that the buying-surge sparked by the November elections is showing signs of slowing. Despite a 14% quarter-over-quarter increase in sa
Rocky Brands Sees Second Quarter Sales Fall Across All Divisions
Rocky Brands, Inc. said sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased 15.4% to $51.2 million versus net sales of $60.5 million in the second quarter of 2008. The company reported a net loss of $1.4 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, vers
Cabela’s Ups Guidance After Q2 Profit Jump
Following a first quarter that saw management voice concern over an increase in bad debt expenses, Cabela’s Inc. rebounded mightily in the second quarter to post better-than-expected profits as delinquent accounts decreased in every classification and ch
Taking A Look Inside the Amazon/Zappos Deal
Amazon.com revealed details of its acquisition of Zappos in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Monday. The filing notes that Amazon began discussing an acquisition of Zappos in 2005 and indicates that Tony Hsieh, the online footwear reta
Orange 21 Announces Board Changes
Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy 21, announced that Theodore Roth has resigned from its Board of Directors. Stephen Roseman was appointed to fill the vacancy…
Beretta Reports Record Sales In June
Beretta U.S.A. Corp. recently announced June results. “We are extremely pleased by our commercial pistol market sales”, said Gary Ramey, VP of Sales & Marketing, “June sales are up 219% compared to last year. All of our pistol families are performing very
Volcom Q2 Sales Fall 25% on U.S. Decline; Europe Flat
Volcom, Inc. reported that total consolidated revenues were $54.2 million for the second quarter, a 25% slide compared to $72.5 million in the second quarter of 2008. Total revenues in the company’s U.S. segment, which includes…
Brunswick Q2 Sales Plummet on Sinking Engine, Boat Sales
Brunswick Corporation reported net sales for the second quarter of 2009 were $718.3 million, down from $1,485.4 million a year earlier. For the quarter, the company reported an operating loss of $145.4 million, which included $35.5 million of restructurin
West Marine Q2 Sales Slip 5%; Earnings Up
West Marine reported net revenues for the thirteen weeks ended July 4, 2009 were $215.4 million, a 5.0% decrease compared to net revenues of $226.7 million for the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2008. Comparable store sales declined 1.0% versus the same pe
Sport Supply Group Acquires Team Sports Assets of Har-Bell Athletic Goods
Sport Supply Group, Inc. said it has acquired certain team sports assets from Har-Bell Athletic Goods of Springfield, MO. Bryan Tucker, Owner of Har-Bell, will be employed by SSG as will his existing sales force in Missouri. Sport Supply did not assume an

Timberland Posts $19.2mm Q2 Loss as Revenues Slide 14.4%
The Timberland Company reported a second-quarter loss of $19.2 million, or 34 cents a share, versus a deficit of $18.9 million, or 32 cents, a year ago. Revenue declined 14.4% to $179.7 million, reflecting declines in Timberland brand apparel and casual f
Canada Goose Joins the Conservation Alliance
Canada Goose, the Canadian manufacturer of down-insulated outerwear, has become the first Canadian outerwear brand to join the Conservation Alliance, an organization dedicated to the support and conservation of threatened wild places across North America.
High Sierra Sport Partners With RockyMountainTrail.com
High Sierra Sport Company will support RockyMountainTrail.com by providing 50 Impact day packs for the Continental Divide Trail Alliance Trail Fest 2009…
GSI Commerce Q2 Sales Slip; Loss Narrows
GSI Commerce, Inc. said revenues for the second quarter ended July 4, slipped 3.2% to $187.2 million versus $193.2 million in the year-ago period. The net loss was $13.1 million, or 27 cents a share, versus a loss of $20.3 million, or 43 cents, a year ago