Iconix Brand Group licensing revenue for the third quarter of 2007 increased 93% to approximately $42.7 million, as compared to approximately $22.1 million in the third quarter of 2006. Net income for the third quarter increased 114% to $17.0 million vers
Category: Outdoor
Under Armour Opens First Store
Under Armour Inc. on Thursday will open its first retail location at the newly expanded Westfield Annapolis Mall in Maryland. The 4,500-square-foot store is made to look like what's underground at a stadium and is intentionally designed to recreate t
Bob Corliss Becomes CEO of Utix
Robert J. Corliss, former president/CEO at The Athlete's Foot, became CEO and president of Utix Group, Inc, a leading prepaid gift tickets provider. Corlis resigned from The Athlete's Foot in May following the sale of the franchisor to NexCen Br

SIA Moves Trade Show to Denver for 2010
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) will move their annual trade show to Denver starting in January 2010. SIA has signed an agreement to hold the event in Denver for ten years. SIA worked with the dates available at the Colorado Convention Center — the s

Sports Direct Doubles Stake in Umbro
Sports Direct, headed by U.K. billionaire Mike Ashley, filed papers notifying the London stock exchange that the retail chain has acquired a 29.9% stake in Umbro, almost doubling its original holdings in the company. Previously, Sports Direct owned roughl
LaCrosse Q3 Sales and Income Climb Double-Digits
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. Q3 net sales were $36.9 million, up 12% from $32.8 million a year ago. Sales to the outdoor market were $21.8 million, a gain of 7%. Net income was $3.3 million or 52 cents a share, up 30% from $2.5 million, or 41 cents, a year ear
Sport Supply Group Q1 Net Rises 24.2%
Sport Supply Group, formerly Collegiate Pacific, reported revenues grew 3.2% in its first quarter ended Sept. 30, to $70.4 million from $68.2 million. Net income improved by 24.2%, to $4.1 million, or 31 cents a share, from $3.3 million, or 28 cents, a ye
Hanesbrands Inc. Inks Disney Deal
Hanesbrands Inc. signed a wide-ranging marketing deal with Walt Disney Co. that includes product co-branding, attraction sponsorships and signage at Disney parks and resorts. Under the 10-year deal, all basic apparel sold by Disney at its parks and resort
DSW Expects Mid-Singles Third Quarter Comps Decline…
DSW Inc. reported that it expects comparable store sales for the third quarter to decline in the mid-single-digits, based on the quarter-to-date. As a result, annual comparable store sales are now expected to range from flat to down 2% for fiscal 2007, be

Garmont to Produce NTN Boots
Garmont has signed an exclusive NTN boot license with Rottefella, and will join Crispi and Scarpa as the third boot manufacturer for the New Telemark Norm system. Garmont plans to present their first boot at the international ski shows in January 2009…
Amer Sports Boosts Q3 Bottom Line…
Amer Sports continued its struggle with a weak winter sports market and an SAP implementation that caused slower sales at Wilson, but was able to make some positive progress in restructuring to improve profits. Additionally, strong results from apparel, f
Lombardi Sports Launches Louis Garneau ‘Mini-Boutique’
Louis Garneau, which specializes in bike helmets, opened their first “mini-boutique” at Lombardi Sports in San Francisco. The “mini-boutique” concept is an integrated merchandising solution for key Louis Garneau dealers that through practical retail pl
Deckers Outdoor Shares Hit All Time High on Strong Third Quarter…
Deckers Outdoor Corp. managed to bring in yet another surprising quarter, exceeding both internal projections and analysts’ consensus estimates for top-line and bottom line growth. With overall sales up over 57% and net income increasing over 86%, the com
Millet Hires Todd Johnson as U.S. Brand Manager
Millet, the alpine climbing label that's part of Lafuma Group, has appointed Todd Johnson as its new US Brand Manager. Johnson, formerly Wholesale Manager at Montbell USA, will be based in the Lafuma Group US headquarters in Broomfield, CO. Johnson b
Black’s Leisure Comps Increase 3% in First Half…
Black's Leisure fiscal first half revenues increased 3.8% to £146.8 million compared to £141.3 million last year. Comparable store sales grew 3.0% with a strong recovery at Millets as comps grew 6.4%. There was also marked improvement in Blacks and M