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The Buckle’s Comps Up 6.8 Percent in July
The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended July 30, 2011 increased 6.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended July 31, 2010…
Timberland’s Q2 Revenues Jump 27 Percent
The Timberland Co., which in June reached an agreement to be acquired by VF Corp., reported second quarter revenue increased 27.1 percent to $240.1 million, up 20.6 percent on a constant dollar basis. The loss in the period was $20.1 million, down from a
Adidas Raises FY Forecast
Adidas AG raised its forecast for 2011 after profit and sales came in better-than-expected in the second quarter, driven by growth in China and European emerging markets. The company's sales are now expected to increase 10 percent for the full year,
Sport Chalet Reports Q1 Sales Up 3.9 Percent
Sales for Sport Chalet, Inc. increased 3.9 percent to $82.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 from $79.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, primarily due to a comparable store sales increase of 2.3 percent, an online sales increase o
Zumiez Comps Up 12.3 Percent in July
Zumiez Inc. reported that total net sales for the four-week period ended July 30, 2011 increased 12.3% to $38.7 million, compared to $34.4 million for the four-week period ended July 31, 2010…
Schutt Becomes Official Helmet for Lone Star Conference Softball
Schutt Sports has been named the Official Helmet of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference for softball…
Arc’Teryx Announces New National Sales Managers for North America
Arc'teryx announced two new national sales managers for North America – Ryan Letchford for Canada and Brandon Carlile for the United States. Avid skiers, cyclists, climbers, and veterans of the Arc'teryx sales team, Letchford and Carlile have pl
Unifi Q4 Sales and Profits Boosted by Price Increases
Unifi Inc. more than doubled its profits in the fourth quarter ended June 26 on a 10 percent increase in sales as it passed through costs increases for raw materials and improved efficiencies at its polyester manufacturing operations. The company said it
Iconix’s Q2 Revenues Advance 17 Percent
Iconix Brand Group reported second-quarter revenues climbed 17 percent to $89.3 million with a slightly higher gain in earnings before special items. The company also said it increased its ownership in Zoo York to 100 percent…
Shimano 1H Profits Off 28 Percent on Strong Yen, Earthquake Effect
Shimano said its net income plunged in the first half ended June 30 as the Japanese economy did not rebound as expected due to the strength of the yen and the March 11 earthquake dampening domestic sales. The Japanese maker of bicycle components and fish
Jones Group 2Q Net Down 80 Percent On Acquisition Costs
The Jones Group Inc., the parent of Nine West, reported revenues for the second quarter of 2011 were $888 million, as compared with $860 million for the second quarter of 2010…
Kigo Footwear Appoints Northwest Reps
Kigo Footwear, the minimalist footwear brand, has engaged Ned Johnson and the Y.P.S. team to represent the Kigo brand in the Northwest states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska…
Jarden’s Outdoor Revenues Climb 11.1 Percent in Q2
Jarden Corp. said sales in its Outdoor Solutions segment climbed 11.1 percent to $772.8 million from $695.8 million in the year-ago quarter. The segment's operating earnings improved 6.0 percent to $103.6 million from $97.7 million a year earlier…
Crocs Q2 Profits Soar 72 Percent, Backlogs Up 42 Percent
Crocs Inc.'s revenue for the second quarter increased 29.6 percent to $295.6 million. Net income vaulted 71.9 percent to $55.5 million, or 61 cents per share. The cushy footwear maker also indicated that its backlogs were running ahead 42 percent…
OIA’s Hugelmeyer Testifies against H.R. 1581
In a hearing today before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest and Public Lands, Outdoor Industry Association voiced the outdoor industry’s concerns over H.R. 1581, a bill that will remove protections for all Bureau of Land Management Wi
