The Finish Line, Inc. reported a net loss of $3.9 million, or a loss of 8 cents per diluted share, for the fiscal first quarter ended June 2, versus net income of $4.4 million, or 9 cents per diluted share, for the thirteen weeks ended May 27, 2006. Cons
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Dragon Names International Marketing Manager
Dragon has added JC Clenet as the company's new international marketing manager. Starting July 2nd, JC will manage a newly developed position at Dragon designed to drive marketing strategies and initiatives for all markets outside the United States..
Timberland Sees Q1 Income Drop on Restructuring Costs
The Timberland Company recorded first-quarter net income of $9.3 million, down 64.5% from $26.1 million in the year-ago quarter. Diluted earnings per share were 15 cents, after 40 cents last year. Net revenue decreased 3.9% for the quarter to $336.3 milli
Nike Inks Deal with Euroleague Basketball
Nike and Euroleague Basketball inked a new five-year partnership to make Nike the official basketball supplier for Euroleague competition. The league's 24 teams and ULEB Cup´s 54 teams will be playing with the Nike 4005 Tournament Ball for the 2008 s
Movement Makes More Sustainable Skis
Movement Skis has been recognized by 2 international forest conservation organizations for the use of sustainable forest products in the manufacturing of its 2007/08 ski collection. This season, Movement’s all-wood-based product line is derived from sele
An Interview with Mark Held, General Secretary of the EOG
As an international representative of the outdoor industry, the European Outdoor Group (EOG) has worked to safeguard its interests since 2003. Mark Held, General Secretary of the EOG, recently conducted an interview on the OutDoor, Messe Friedrichshafen t
Nike Q4 Earnings Jump 32% on 9% Sales Gain
Nike, Inc. 2007 fourth quarter revenues increased 9% to $4.4 billion, compared to $4.0 billion for the same period last year. Fourth quarter net income increased 32% to $437.9 million, compared to $332.8 million in the prior year, and diluted earnings per
Stride Rite Q2 Income Slips Despite Stronger Sales
The Stride Rite Corporation second quarter fiscal 2007 sales were $209.2 million, an increase of 8% compared to the same period in the prior year. Net income for the second quarter totaled $14.2 million or 38 cents per diluted share, compared to the net i
ProLink Names New CEO for Media Division
ProLink Solutions, a provider of Global Positioning Satellite golf-course management systems and on-course advertising, named Andy Batkin as CEO of its ProLink Media division. Batkin comes to ProLink from Innovative Media Solutions, LLC, where he was also
Payless Inks Exclusive Deal with Dexter
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. and H.H. Brown Shoe Company, Inc. have signed a multi-year agreement making Payless ShoeSource the exclusive retailer for the Dexter brand of footwear and accessories in the United States and the rest of the Western Hemisphere. H.
OR Shifts Summer Show Dates for 2009
Outdoor Retailer is moving up the date of its 2009 Summer Market to July 21-24. The decision to change the show dates was made in response to evolving market needs for many of the exhibitors at Summer Market. In particular, the new 2009 date aligns more
CW-X Celebrates Five Years
When CW-X Conditioning Wear was first introduced in the U.S. to the specialty outdoor and running trade in August 2002, many retailers didn't know what to make of the bold criss-cross black and grey tights that promised to provide more support for mu
Sugoi Launches 20th Anniversary Rebranding Initiative
At their best, anniversaries offer a chance for celebration, reflection and rejuvenation. In 2007, Sugoi Performance Apparel is celebrating 20 years of fuelling personal bests, and inspiring confidence through incredible athletic products in a variety of
nuun Inks Marketing Deal with Deuter USA
nuun and Deuter USA will team up in 2008 to help their customers stay hydrated and promote both brands. Starting at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and Interbike, the two companies will combine forces with cross promotion, marketing and sales initiativ
Tubbs Hires New Events and Team Manager
Chris Bernier has joined Tubbs Snowshoes as the company's new events and team manager. His responsibilities will include the planning and coordination duties for the company's successful breast cancer fund-raising event series- the Tubbs Romp to
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