Backcountry.com’s Parent Sees Gains in E-commerce
Liberty Interactive's eCommerce businesses, which includes Backcountry.com, increased revenue in the third quarter by 2% to $160 million and adjusted OIBDA (operating income before depreciation & amortization) by $2 million to $5 million. The e-comme
Mast General Store Eyes Store in Downtown Columbia, SC
The Mast General Store has purchased the Lourie's Building on Main Street in downtown Columbia, SC. The potential store would mark its second location in South Carolina and its tenth location…
Backcountry.com Launches New Off Price Site – The Department of Goods
The Department of Goods is Backcountry.com's new closeout outdoor gear store. The store opens with $58 million worth of bike, board, surf, skate, travel, and outdoor gear. The new online store is currently invite-only and it marks the fifth store ope
Brooks Launches Facebook Application for Runners
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced the official launch of its Brooks Running Club application for members of Facebook. The application enables any running enthusiast to share his or her personal running progress, connect with other local runners, inspire other
NSGA Provides Website Services for Members
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) introduced Skywax.com as its authorized vendor to provide NSGA members with exclusive discounts on website design and hosting…
K-Swiss Signs Sam Querrey for 2010
K-Swiss has added American Sam Querrey to its men's tennis roster effective January 1, 2010. The 24th-ranked athlete is currently the second-highest ranked American behind Andy Roddick…
Ab Circle Pro Maker Fights Counterfeits
Fitness Brands, Inc., creators of the Ab Circle Pro, said that so far customs agents have seized more than 13 shipments at the Long Beach/Los Angeles Seaport representing more than 10,000 counterfeit Ab Circle Pro units. Fitness Brands said it is working
Adams Golf Widens Loss After Charges
Adams Golf reported net sales of $17.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $17.7 million a year ago, a 2% decline. Its net loss of $5.5 million, or 82 cents per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million,
Ironclad Performance Wear Revenues Slide 11.6%
Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation, the maker of high-performance gloves and apparel, said sales decreased 11.6% for the third quarter of 2009 to $3.60 million, compared to net sales of $4.07 million in the prior year period…
Adidas to Redeem Debt
Adidas AG said it reached an agreement with the holders of its 400 million euro ($599 million) convertible bond to swap their debt for shares. All of the bondholders exercised their conversion rights, Adidas said, which means the company will issue about
Utopia Golf Seeks to Expand Rep Force
Utopia Golf Products, a maker of putters, plans to hire sales representatives in conjunction with its expansion across the U.S…
Sport Chalet’s Q2 Sales Drop 7.9%; EBITDA Well Above Covenant Requirements
Sport Chalet, Inc. reported sales in the second quarter ended Sept. 27 decreased 7.9% to $88.8 million from $96.5 million a year ago as same-store sales decreased 12.4%. But the company noted that for the first half of fiscal 2010, it achieved EBITDA of $
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
OIA: September Outdoor Sales Down; Strong Equipment Sales at Specialty
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 4% compared to last September, moving from $350M to $336M, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Sele
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…
