Quiksilver Reports Decline at 2 of 3 Brands in First Quarter
Quiksilver, which unveiled extensive changes in its corporate suite this week, reported a net loss of $30 million in the first quarter ended Jan. 31, when net revenues dipped 3 percent in currency neutral terms to $431 million…
Lacrosse Star Joel White Joins BSN Sports
BSN Sports announced that three-time All American Joel White has joined the company as a sales professional in New York City, NY, and will also serve on the company’s national team for its new Lax Division…
Genesco’s Q4 Hit by Special Charges
Genesco Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations slid 6.7 percent in the fourth quarter, to $38.7 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $41.5 million, or $1.72, in the year-ago quarter. Fiscal 201
Adidas Posts Q4 Loss on Reebok Impairment Charges
Adidas reported a loss in the fourth quarter as it wrote down the value of its struggling Reebok brand. But it gave an upbeat outlook for the current year, predicting sales and earnings would rise with sales increasing in the mid-single digit range. It al
Report: Rip Curl Sale Unlkely
Brian Singer, co-founder of Rip Curl, told The Australian that a sale of the surf brand isn't likely to happen. In August, Rip Curl appointed Merrill Lynch to investigate sale options…
Costco Posts 5 Percent Comps Growth in February
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported currency-neutral U.S. comparable store sales excluding gasoline prices grew 5 percent in the 12 weeks, and 6 percent in the 24 weeks ended ended March 3…
Brooklyn Cruiser Expands to Flexible Workspace Complex
Urban Bike company Brooklyn Cruiser has expanded its offices in Brooklyn by leasing space at The Yard, a flexible workspace complex that houses many creatively oriented start-up companies…
Jarden Increases Stock Buyback Program
Jarden Corporation announced that its board of directors has authorized an increase to its current share repurchase program. The authorized share repurchase program is now $500 million. The new program includes the remaining $130 million of unused capacit
OIA Seeking Retailers and Manufacturers to Participate in Benchmarking Studies
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is looking for retailers and manufacturers to provide data for our biennial outdoor industry benchmarking reports. These reports are invaluable tools that help companies analyze industry-wide financial, operating and com
Dillard’s Sees Q4 Profit Gain
Dillard’s, Inc. reported a 30 percent increase in fourth quarter earnings per share compared to the prior year, excluding certain items…
Saks Profit Hurt by Higher Costs/Sandy
Saks Inc. reported that for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 2, the company recorded net income of $20.4 million, or $.13 per diluted share…
Kokatat Invites Customers to Design Dry Suits Online
Kokatat is offering paddlers the opportunity to deisgn their very own custom Gore-Tex dry suit online and order it through their local dealer via the launch of a new online tool…
Granite Gear Hosts Sen. Al Franken at Minnesota Headquarters
Senator Al Franken (D-MN) visited Granite Gear’s headquarters in Two Harbors, MN Saturday, Feb. 23. After being greeted by 30 staff and their family, Franken toured the facility and met with Granite Gear founders Jeff Knight and Dan Cruikshank to d
Accell Says Raleigh, E-Bikes and PandAs Drive Double Digit 2012 Sales Growth
Accell Group N.V. reported sales increased 23 percent to €772.5 million ($993 mm) in 2012, from €628.5 million in 2011, including €123 million ($158 mm) from the acquisitions of Raleigh, Currie and Van Nicholas and partly due to rising s
HanesBrands Supports the United Way
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, and its employees raised $2.22 million for the United Way of Forsyth County, exceeding its goal for the 2012 campaign…
