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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
Polartec and Unifi Launch New Recycling Initiative
Polartec, LLC and Unifi, Inc. are launching the Textile Takebak Program – a first of its kind recycling program that recycles various polyester based fabrics; including supply chain waste and post-consumer fabrics that have reached their end of life. This
Kellwood Acquires Zobha Yoga Brand
Kellwood has acquired Zobha, a high performance yoga and fitness apparel and accessories company, according to Michael Kramer, president and CEO of Kellwood. Zobha is the first activewear acquired by Kellwood, which is owned by Sun Capital Partners Inc…
Birkenstock Expands Distribution to Outdoor/Running Channels
Birkenstock said it expanded distribution to to outdoor and running specialty accounts, including include signing on key retailers Fleet Feet, Skinny Raven and Kirkham's…
Speedo Launches Largest Digital Initiative To Date
Speedo, a division of The Warnaco Group Inc., unveiled the Speedo Pace Club, the brand's new digital, consumer and e-commerce swim training product, now live at paceclub.speedousa.com…
REI Donates $20,000 to Appalachian Trail Conservancy
REI awarded the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) a $20,000 grant, which will go towards recruiting and training Appalachian Trail Community Ambassadors, in support of the Appalachian Trail Community program…
CDC Partners on Concussion Education Campaign
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are teaming up to launch “Heads Up to Parents,” a new educational initiative designed specifically to provide parents wi
Jack Wolfskin Acquired by Blackstone Group
Blackstone, the multi-billion investment company, agreed to acquire Jack Wolfskin GmbH & Co KGaA from Quadriga Capital and Barclays Private Equity. While the transaction is still subject to approval by the regulatory authorities, Blackstone named a former
NHL Partners with Disney
The National Hockey League has signed a deal with Disney Consumer Products to co-brand merchandise featuring characters from Disney Channel's animated series, Phineas and Ferb. The products will appear during the 2011-12 season. Financial terms were
