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Puma’s Q2 Profit Climbs 16%, Americas Sees Double-Digit Growth
Puma's second-quarter profit rose 16.4%. Revenue rose 2.5%, boosted by sales in the Americas, which advanced 26%. With a “strong outlook” for the second half, management continues to expect sales growth in the low to mid single-digits for the full ye
Jones Apparel Q2 Profit Nearly Doubles
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. reported revenues for the second quarter of 2010 were $860 million, as compared with $804 million for the second quarter of 2009. The company reported adjusted earnings per share 45 cents a share, as compared with adjusted earnin
Native and Costa Eyewear Sales Grew 23.1% in Q2
A.T. Cross Company said strong sales of its Costa and Native sunglass brands drove strong sales and earnings gains in the second quarter ended July 3, 2010…
Skechers’ Q2 Revenues Vault 69%
Skechers USA Inc. reported second quarter sales increased 68.9% to $504.9 million from $299.0 million a year ago. Earnings climbed to $40.2 million, or 82 cents a share, rebounding from a loss of $5.9 million, or 13 cents, a year ago..
G3 to Offer Binding Dealers Indemnity This Fall
G3 said it would become the first alpine-touring/backcountry ski binding manufacturer to offer a liability reduction and indemnity program to its North American dealers…
Jim Gerson to Oversee Warnaco Swim Brands
Former Reef president and long-term VF executive Jim Gerson has left the organization to oversee The Warnaco Group's swimsuit brands, which include Speedo and Calvin Klein…
U.S. House Passes Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB)
The House of Representatives voted 378 to 43 to approve the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act, a measure previously known as the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and passed every few years. The bill appeared headed for defeat after Republican leaders came out a
Ski Channel Inks Deal with Comcast
The Ski Channel, which promotes a variety of mountain spots, entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Comcast that will provide the channel’s original programming, Warren Miller movies, Greg Stump films, destination travel, instructional
Hanesbrands Raises 2010 Guidance on Strong Q2
Hanesbrands Inc. raised its 2010 sales and earnings guidance after reporting that second-quarter 2010 net sales increased 9.1% and diluted earnings per share increased by 55 cents to 87 cents, up from 32 cents a year ago. Net sales increased by $90 millio
SGMA Study: Nearly 80% of Americans Participate in a Sport, Fitness, or Outdoor Activity
While more than 50% of all Americans are considered 'frequent' sports participants, 12% are classified as 'regular' sports participants and 15% are active on a 'casual' basis…
Fundraiser for Bicycling Hall of Fame Set for Next Week
The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame will be the beneficiary of a live auction fundraiser at Lifeboat Event’s DealerCamp in Park City, Utah next month. The hall of fame recently moved to Davis, CA., where it will house its collection of bicycles, photogr
Action Sports Weekend at Downtown Disney District
TAVIK the surf lifestyle brand, is teaming up with the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim on its Action Sports Weekend, from Friday, July 23 to Sunday, July 25. Quiksilver, DC Shoes, The Board Factory and Coppertone are also planning activities to light
ZiGi Hires Andy Petersen as President
ZiGi hired Andy Petersen as president of the brand effective
July 1. Petersen joins the ZiGi team with over two decades of sales and footwear industry experience with brands such as Nordstrom, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger and most recently as senior vice pre
Brands to Sell Discounted Product at OR Fundraiser
Twenty two companies will sell their products at promotional prices at next month's Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show in Salt Lake City to raise money for the Conservation Alliance, a group of outdoor companies that has raised millions of dollars
American Council on Exercise: Study Finds Toning Shoes Don’t Work as Promised
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), the organization that certifies fitness professionals, released what it believes is the first independent study on toning shoes. Results showed no evidence to suggest that the shoes help wearers exercise more intens
