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Luxottica Sees Strong Growth in Q2 Net Sales
Luxottica Group posted second quarter results with group consolidated sales of €1,354.4 million ($2,126.3 mm), with €583.4 million ($915.9 mm) coming in from wholesale third parties and €771.1 million ($1,210.57 mm) from retail…
Gramicci Names Northeast Rep Agency
Gramicci has added the greenrep.org sales agency for representation in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Delaware. Agency founder and principal Danny Clayton has worked in sales management for Burton Corp. and Oakley and has ex
Far Bank Enterprises Announces Promotions
Far Bank Enterprises, Inc., the parent company of Sage Manufacturing, Redington and RIO Products Inti., Inc., today announced new roles for both President Bruce Kirschner and Vice President Travis Campbell…
Far Bank Enterprises Announces Promotions
Far Bank Enterprises, Inc., the parent company of Sage Manufacturing, Redington and RIO Products Inti., Inc., today announced new roles for both President Bruce Kirschner and Vice President Travis Campbell…
Former VF Exec Named CFO at Jarden Outdoor
Former VF Corp. executive Michael J. Rees has been named to the newly created position of Chief Financial Officer of Jarden Outdoor Solutions (JOS). In his role, Rees will be responsible for the strategic leadership and financial consolidation of all the
Sports Chalet’s Q1 Sales Dip 4.8% on 11.1% Lower Comps
Sports Chalet Inc. said sales in the first quarter fell 4.8% on an 11.1% decline in same-store sales. The Southern California-based retailer acknowledged new store openings by itself and competitors cannibalized sales. Gross margins declined 250 basis poi
JJB Sports Posts 1.2% Q2 Comp Decline
JJB Sports said like-for-like sales in the 12 weeks ended July 20 were down 1.2% year-on-year. The sports retail and health clubs group, based in the U.K., said this consists of a 2% fall in its 409 retail stores and a 5.9% increase for its 49 health club
GoLite Names new US Sales Director
GoLite named Todd Poseley as U.S. sales director, effective Aug. 7, 2008. He will report directly to GoLite Co-Founder and President, Demetri Coupounas. Posely joins GoLite from Moving Comfort, where he helped re-launch the women's running apparel br
Adventure Medical Kits Doubles Sales Team
Citing a doubling of sales for its survival line of adventure gear, Adventure Medical Kits has doubled its sales team with hires from REI and GoLite. Three new hires will report to National Sales Manager Joe Sementilli, who will now focus on managing AMK’
Backwoods Plots Expansion, E-commerce Launch
Backwoods, the outdoor retailer, announced plans to open three stores and also expects to introduce online shopping at Backwoods.com in time for Holiday 2008. The first of the new stores will open this weekend in Fort Worth, Texas. It also has scheduled a
Conservation Fund Pledges Reach $2.6M
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. has pledged $50,000 to The Conservation Alliance Legacy Fund, pushing commitments to the non-profit to more than $2.6 million. That total includes $700,000 raised after the campaign was announced at the January Outdoor Retail
Skechers Sees Q2 Earnings Dip on Flattish Sales
Skechers USA Inc. reported Q2 revenues climbed 0.6% to $354.6 million from $352.2 million a year ago. Net earnings dipped 2% to $14.6 million or 31 cents a share, from $14.9 million, or 32 cents, a year ago. In late April, Skechers predicted Q2 revenues
Westcomb, Granite Gear Collaborate on Shipping
Westcomb Outerwear and Granite Gear disclosed that they recently agreed to warehouse and oversee dealer delivery for one another in the Canadian and U.S. markets. The deal will allow the companies to combine shipments to reduce shipping fees to overlappin
Dutch Bike Maker Accell Reports 11% Rise in Revenues
Accell Group N.V. said revenues grew by 11% and profits by 20% in the first half of 2008 due to sales of higher end bicycles and its acquisition of Ghost Mountainbikes. The Dutch company said organic growth dropped to 6% from 10%, but that demand for elec
Golfsmith Plans Palm Desert Superstore
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. announced plans to open its 73rd store in Palm Desert, California. The new large-footprint store will be in excess of 36,000-square-feet will include its experiential format, complete with indoor driving range, state
