At a time when many vendors are complaining a decline in pre-season orders has made projecting income more difficult, Deckers Outdoor Corporation lifted its estimate of revenue growth by 12 percentage points on strong bookings for its UGG brand…
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Lafuma and Millet USA Sales up 33% Through July
Lafuma & Millet USA of Broomfield, CO said its outdoor sales are up 33% year-to-date through July 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. The unit of Europe's Lafuma Group, said its footwear sales have exceeded their 2008 budget by 200%. Millet
Modell’s Names New VP
Kimberly Kriss has been appointed Senior Vice President of Brand and Marketing at Modell’s Sporting Goods. Kriss will report to Executive Vice President, Seth Horowitz. Kriss has spent the last four years…
SIA Workshops Kick off Next Month
Snowsports Industries America will kick off its 2008.09 SnowSports Institute next month with a look at how to connect with women, youth and the Internet. The workshops, which will focus on market conditions, sales and merchandizing techniques, website dev
Fox Factory Operating Income Up 88% in Q2
Operating income rose 88% at Fox Factory in the second quarter, according to financial data released by its new parent company, Compass Holdings Group, Inc. Fox had operating income of $3.2 million on net sales of $34.4 million for the three months ended
NSGA Reports 5% Fall in Sporting Goods CPI
Between 2003 and 2007, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 12.7%. The CPI for Sporting Goods, a specialized index within the general CPI, fell 5%. Using data from the reports, golf clubs not sold in sets (drivers, wedges, putters, etc.) showed the highest
Busy Booths, Light Aisles at OR Summer Market
Reps and brand executives said their schedules were booked with back-to-back appointments, although most also said traffic in the aisles seemed a bit lighter than The exhibitor list is starting to reflect a broader Active Lifestyle Retailer show than just
Amer Sports Struggles with N.A. Market
Although apparel and especially footwear performed well, weakness in most other categories and particularly in North America led to a widened loss for Amer Sports in the second quarter. Citing the tough economic climate and lower-than-expected level of pr
The Walking Company Reports Sluggish Second Quarter
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated net sales increased 0.3% for the second quarter to $56.0 million from $55.9 million last year. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 1.2% for the second quarter 2008 with The Walking Company
Dorel’s Q2 Bike Sales Grow
Dorel Industries’ Recreation/Leisure segment, which owns the Pacific Cycle business and recently acquired the Cannondale and SUGOI brands, reported that sales jumped 60% to $191.7 million for the second quarter…
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
Paddlesports Groups Launch Consumer Website
In an effort to drive growth for the entire paddlesports industry, the Paddlesports Industry Association (PIA) and the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) launched a consumer focused Web site, www.LetsGoPaddle.com at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Marke
Paddlesports Groups Agree to Merge
The president and executive director of the Paddlesports Industry Association (PIA) and the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining a process and schedule to unify the two paddlesports association
New GoLite Footwear Owners Hire Peregrine to Handle Shipping
Peregrine Distribution Services (P.D.S.), a division of Williston, VT based Peregrine Outfitters has signed an agreement to handle shipping and receiving for New England Footwear of Portsmouth, NH. New England Footwear, led by footwear industry veteran Do
Timberland, Jarden Execs Elected to OIA Board
Scott Sible, president of Merrell/Patagonia Footwear, and Sam Solomon, president and CEO of The Coleman Company were elected to the Outdoor Industry Assocition Board of Directors last week. They join returning elected board members Peter Metcalf, CEO of B
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