GSI Commerce Revenues Rose 38.7% in First Quarter
GSI Commerce Inc. reported net revenues rose 38.7% to $272.6 million in the first quarter ended April 3, 2010. Losses from operations declined 11.0% to $12.9 million during the quarter compared to the same period a year earlier…
Tim Tebow Best-Selling NFL Draft Jersey
Tim Tebow's No. 15 Denver Broncos jersey has sold more than any rookie since the league started tracking sales at NFLShop.com. He surpassed the record established by Jets QB Mark Sanchez after his selection at No. 5 overall last year…
Kobe Bryant Remains Best-Selling NBA Jersey
The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant once again topped the NBA's list of most popular jerseys, where he has reigned as No. 1 since the start of the 2008-09 season. The list is based on sales at the NBA Store in New York City and on NBAStore.com s
Vail Resorts 2010-11 Epic Pass To Work in Argentina This Summer
Vail Resorts, Inc. sweetened the allure of its season pass by striking a deal that will let holders of its Epic Pass use it to ski or snow board at Las Lenas Resort in Argentina this summer when they stay at select hotels in Las Lenas…
Skechers Profits Soar as Q1 Revenues Catapult 44%
Skechers Inc. reported first-quarter sales jumped 43.5% to $492.8 million compared to $343.5 million in the first quarter of 2009. Operating income for the first quarter of 2010 was $81.0 million compared to $6.2 million in the first quarter of 2009…
MarineMax Narrows Q2 Loss; Sales Slip on Weak Comps
MarineMax, Inc. reported revenue was $110.1 million for the second quarter ended March 31, 2010 compared with $129.6 million for the comparable quarter last year…
Weyco Group Acquires Childrens Footwear Brand, Umi
Weyco Group, Inc. acquired the Umi brand, a children's footwear line, from Umi, LLC…
The Walking Co. Exits Chapter 11 With Nearly the Same Footprint
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy today with just three fewer stores than when it filed for protection from creditors in December to force landlords to renegotiate rents on stores leases. The retailer moves forward
NSSF Hosts Congressional Fly-in for Industry Companies
The National Shooting Sports Foundation will host this week its third annual congressional “fly-in” for executives from industry companies…
Klymit Goes Global by Entering Scandinavian Marketplace
Klymit, the outdoor technology company, announced a distributor partnership with GEAR AB for Klymit products into the Swedish market…
PUMA to Become Carbon Neutral in 2010
PUMA said will completely offset its own global CO2 emissions in 2010 to become the first carbon neutral company within the sportlifestyle industry. In addition, PUMA will offset emissions deriving from international travel of the PUMA-sponsored national
Hi-Tec Sees European Q1 Sales Jump; Rosario Leaves as Willis Enters
British outdoor and sports brand Hi-Tec is highlighting its growing strength and performance within the athletic and outdoor footwear markets. According to a company release, Hi-Tec’s Athletic footwear sales rose by 63% and Hi-Tec’s Outdoor f
Accell Group Sees Growth in 2010
During the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Accell Group N.V. plans to announce that a further growth in turnover and profit is expected for 2010…
West 49 Returns to Profitability
West 49 Inc. reported net income reached Canadian $9 million (U.S. $9mm), or C1 cent a share, rebounding from a loss of $8.5 million (U.S. $8.5mm), or C13 cents, a year ago. Net sales for Canada's leading action sport retailer declined 4.2% to C$205.
Duck Head Being Relaunched
Ross Sternheimer, former president of the defunct A&N stores, is looking to relaunch the Duck Head apparel brand…
