Genesco Reports Q2 Loss on Finish Line Merger Charges
Genesco Inc. reported a second quarter loss before discontinued operations of $2.9 million, or 13 cents per diluted share. Earnings before discontinued operations were $5.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share. Net sales increased 8% to $328 million, compa
Joseph Abboud Partners with Reebok/NFL
JA (Joseph Abboud) Apparel Corp. has partnered with Reebok and the NFL on a new “Joseph Abboud Coaches Collection.” The collection, which includes suits, sports coats, trousers, shirts and ties, will debut on the sidelines the opening weekend of the 2007
Antigua Sees Slazenger, Dunlop Licenses Add to Full Year Sales
Antigua Enterprises Inc. saw fiscal year 2007 sales increase 8.5% to $51.9 million from $47.9 million last year. During the fiscal year, the company added the Slazenger brand and the Dunlop brand to its portfolio. The sales growth was driven by the compan
Collective Brands Q2 Sales and Earnings Fall
Collective Brands, Inc. second quarter, a period prior to the close of the acquisition of the Stride Rite Corporation, net earnings were $24.9 million, or 38 cents per diluted share, down 23% versus second quarter 2006 net earnings of $32.5 million, or 48
SIMA Raises $500K Through Waterman’s Ball
Professional surfers and surf industry VIP’s recently came together for the most anticipated surf event of the year, the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) annual Waterman’s Ball. The event raised more than $500,000 to help protect and preser
Bikes Belong Inks Deal with Interbike
Bikes Belong Coalition and Nielsen Media, parent company of Interbike, announced a 10-year, multi-million dollar alliance that will boost efforts to get more Americans riding bicycles. Interbike will become a top financial contributor to Bikes Belong and
Leonard Gives ‘Green Steps’ Trademark to OIA Eco Working Group
Green Steps founder and Indigenous Designs CEO, Scott Leonard announced his intent to gift the Green Steps brand and trademarks to the newly formed Outdoor Industry Association Eco Working Group, for oversight and use in the outdoor industry…
Brown Shoe Q2 Earnings Fall on Wholesale Weakness
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. Q2 net sales were $576.6 million, a decrease of 0.5% compared to $579.3 million in 2006. Net earnings were $9.8 million, or 22 cents per diluted share, versus net earnings of $15.2 million, or 35 cents per diluted share in the pri
Obituary: Nautilus Equipment Founder Passes Away
Arthur Jones, the inventor of Nautilus training equipment in 1970, recently passed away. Mr. Jones was a pioneer in strength training, where he employed Nautilus shell-shaped cams to help users achieve optimal exertion through a full range of motion in si
Helly Hansen Names New CEO
Helly Hansen has named Peter Sjölander chief executive officer for the 130-year-old performance apparel and footwear manufacturer. As CEO, Sjölander will oversee global business operations for Helly Hansen’s Pro Division covering workwear and survival pro
Hibbett Increases Credit Line
Hibbett Sports Inc. increased its existing unsecured line of credit Wednesday with Regions Bank to $30 million, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing…
SIA Names Regional Reps of the Year
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) announced the winners of the second annual SIA SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award. The Northeast winner was Peter Kidd; Kent Fried won in the Atlantic; John Kerkhof tied with Karen Kerkhof in the Eastern Lakes;
Easton Hockey Partners with Teamwork Athletic on Sublimated Jerseys
Easton Hockey has partnered with Teamwork Athletic to distribute top of the line Easton branded, custom sublimated hockey jerseys. This new partnership will allow for dealers to work with hockey associations, leagues, and teams to create custom hockey je
Gander Chairman Reaffirms Investment Position
David Pratt, chairman of the board of Gander Mountain Company reaffirmed his long-term investment position and involvement in the Company's operations. Commenting on a Securities and Exchange Commission registration statement on Form S-3 filed today
Big Agnes Bowls for Leave No Trace
Big Agnes Inc. raised over $5,000 for Leave No Trace through its 3rd annual Summer Outdoor Retailer event, Big Agnes Bowl-O-Rama…
