For the second consecutive season, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers had the top selling NBA jersey in China. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, members of the 2008 NBA Champion Boston Celtics, moved into the top five on this year’s list…
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Gildan Sees Q3 Sales Jump on Sock Acquisition
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported a double-digit jump in net sales for its fiscal third quarter as the earlier acquisition of a sock business continues to boost the top line. Net income also grew for the quarter, though at a much slower rate…
Delta Q4 Sales Jump 14.7%, Soffe Up 1.4%
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter ended June 28, 2008 increased 14.7% to $105.3 million. Both the activewear and retail-ready segments had record sales driven by sales growth in all business units. Gross margins increased 330 b
True Temper Reports Record Sales in Q2
True Temper Sports, Inc. reported net sales increased 14.2% to $37.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $33.0 million reported during the year-ago period. Second quarter net sales, which were driven by strong demand from the steel
NexCen’s D’Loren Out as CEO; CFO Tapped as Replacement
NexCen Brands, Inc. reported that Robert W. D’Loren has resigned as CEO and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Kenneth J. Hall, currently executive vice president, CFO and treasurer, has been appointed CEO…
Rack Vendors Focus on Ease of Use at ORSM
Finally, rack manufacturers are improving their product lines to make it easier for outdoor enthusiasts to carry the gear they need to their destinations. The product innovations and improvements address specialty retailer’s frustrations with exploding SK
New Legislation Focuses on Consumer Safety, Bans Phthalates
President Bush has approved the “Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.” This bill — which was signed on Thursday, August 14 — will clear the way for improved product safety. Included in the new measure are bans on certain harmful chemicals i
Icebreaker Introduces Garment Traceability
Merino outdoor clothing manufacturer Icebreaker is introducing Baacode, a traceability system that will enable customers to follow their garments through every step of the production process…
Delta Q4 Sales Jump 14,7%, Soffe Up 1.4%
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter ended June 28, 2008 increased 14.7% to $105.3 million. The retail-ready segment, comprised of the Soffe and Junkfood businesses, reported a 14.6% sales increase to $49.6 million for the fourth
Easton-Bell COO Resigns
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. today filed paperwork with the SEC stating the resignation of COO Anthony B. D'Onofrio, effective August 31, 2008, by mutual agreement with the company…
Nike Appoints New VP of Product
Nike has promoted Eric Sprunk to the newly created role of VP for Product. In this role, Sprunk will be responsible for all Nike brand product across the company’s footwear, equipment and apparel engines from design and development to manufacturing. Sprun
Outdoor Athletes Join Team New Balance
New Balance announced that they have signed on three outdoor athletic enthusiasts to join the brand's larger “Team New Balance. Trail runners Kyle Skaggs, and Anton Krupicka and freestyle kayaker Ruth Gordon have all signed on with New Balance…
Sports Chalet to Open New Store
Sport Chalet will open its new 45,000 sq. ft. store located in La Canada Flintridge, CA. This store will replace the original Sport Chalet store locations on Foothill Boulevard in La Canada Flintridge…
PlayCore Acquires Everlast
PlayCore Holdings, Inc. of Chattanooga, TN has acquired Everlast Climbing Industries, Inc. of Mendota Heights, MN. According to the Chatanooga Times Free Press, the acquisition should push PlayCore revenues over $210 million for the year and give it nearl
Competition Snapping at Crocs After ITC Ruling
Crocs fell short yet again in its ongoing struggle to prevent other companies from importing footwear similar to its own foam designs. In another noteworthy setback for the firm, the U.S. International Trade Commission has reaffirmed an April ruling verif
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