Warnaco’s Swimwear Sales Decline 5% in Q3
The Warnaco Group reported that Swimwear Group's revenues fell 5% to $30.2 million on a reported basis and were down 3% on a constant currency basis. The Swimwear Segment, which includes Speedo, reported an operating loss of $7.4 million, a 27% impro
Graffeeti Hires VP of Sales and Marketing
Graffeeti Inc., the footwear company known for its Remarkable Graffeeti write-on sneakers and backpacks for kids, appointed Steven V. Rubin as VP of sales & marketing…
Easton-Bell Sports Q3 Revenues Slide 11.5%
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported sales slid 11.5% in its third quarter ended Oct. 3 to $180.4 million from $203.4 million a year ago. or a 10.5% decline on a constant currency basis. Revenues were down 19% in its Team Sports division and were off 1.8% in
Asics and Brooks Recognized at Runner’s World Conference
Asics Gel-Kayano 15 earned the International Editor’s Choice award for best shoe of 2009 from Runner's World magazine. Brooks Ghost 2 received Runner’s World’s International Best Update, given to a shoe that demonstrates standout im
Adidas Group Q3 Net Falls 30% on Sales Declines Across Board
adidas Group sales declined 7% on a currency-neutral basis for the third quarter. Revenues for the adidas segment decreased 6% on a currency-neutral basis. Currency-neutral revenues in the Reebok segment decreased 12% versus the prior year, as a result o
Timberland’s Q3 Earnings Climb 23.1%
The Timberland Co. reported revenues in the third quarter were relatively flat at $421.8 million compared to the prior year but was up 1.7% on a constant dollar basis, reflecting strong growth in the boots business in Europe and SmartWool brand offset by
Danner Upgrades Website
Danner, which is owned by LaCrosse Footwear, said it recently launched a new website (www.danner.com) which provides improved customer service and enhances the consumers experience with the brand…
Weik Joins RGS Wildlife Biologists
The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) announces the hiring of Andrew P. Weik as its New England Regional Wildlife Biologist. Scheduled to start in January 2010, Weik will be responsible for implementing RGS' on-the-ground forest management and landowner an
W.L. Gore Partners with Soles4souls
W.L. Gore & Associates announced its partnership with Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity dedicated to providing shoes to people in need, to launch the GORE-TEX brand How Far Can One Pair Go? national shoe drive and footwear promotion. The campai
Winter Trails Celebrates 15 Years in 2010
Winter Trails celebrates its 15th year on January 9, 2010 at locations throughout the U.S. Organizers have made registration easy with an online service, at WinterTrails.org, that allows participants to sign up for their preferred location before arriving
Hanesbrands Sees 8% Q3 Revenue Decline
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, reported third quarter sales of $1.06 billion, down 8% from the year ago period. Earnings soared to $41.1 million, or 43 a share, from $15.9 million, or 17 cents, a year ago. Excluding non-recurring tiems, EPS wa
Firearms Industry and ATF Campaign To Prevent Illegal Firearm Purchases Making Impact
Over the past year, the Don’t Lie for the Other Guy program — jointly developed by ATF and the National Shooting Sports Foundation — has been rolled out in several areas along the southwest border of the United States, according to a release by the
Jarden Corp. Sees Q3 Sales Fall on Foreign Exchange Rates; Weak Retail
Jarden Corporation said net sales for the three months ended Sept. 30 decreased to $1.4 billion compared to $1.5 billion for the same period in the previous year. Approximately $44 million of the $104 million decrease in net sales was due to foreign exch
Ruger Reports Q3 Sales Surge 70.2%; Declares Dividend
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. said net sales for the third quarter of 2009 were $71.2 million and earnings of 37 cents per share, compared with sales of $41.8 million and earnings of 2 cents per share in the third quarter of 2008…
Backwoods Relaunches Website
Backwoods, the Austin-based outdoor retailer, launched its newly redesigned website. The upgrade incorporates many of the community-building efforts customers gain at the store…
