OIWC Summer Gathering Features Founder of Climb4Life
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is holding their annual Summer Gathering in Salt Lake City on Friday August 10, 2007 from 6 – 9 pm in Abravanel Hall during the Outdoor Retailer trade show. This event, generously supported by womenspecific.com, will p
Shoe Pavilion Cuts Q2 Guidance on New Store Weakness
Shoe Pavilion second quarter sales were $37.5 million and comparable store sales decreased by 1.0%. The Company expects a net loss for the second quarter of approximately $1.0 million to $1.2 million, or 10 cents to 12 cents per diluted share. Previous gu
The Walking Co. to Open Three New Hawaii Stores
The Walking Company has taken to the shores of the Pacific once again and is opening three more locations in Hawaii; two on Maui and one on Oahu. The Walking Company already has one location on each island…
Hi-Tec and OIA Partner to Promote Carbon Neutral Travel to OR
Hi-Tec Sports USA and Outdoor Industry Association are partnering to support Carbon Neutral Traveler efforts at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2007. Hi-Tec will give a pair of sandals to the first 100 people on Days 1, 2 and 3 who show their green “Carbon
Columbia Signs Optics License
Columbia Sportswear Company has entered into a licensing agreement with Kruger Optical LLC to design, manufacture and market a new line of Columbia Sportswear-branded sports optics products aimed at avid outdoor consumers. The new product line is a first
Joe’s Adds E-Commerce Manager
Joe’s Sports & Outdoor has hired Kelly C. Jett to fill the position of E-Commerce Manager. Mr. Jett was formerly web business development manager for Salomon North America…
Gore-Tex Launches New Branding Campaign
Gore-Tex is launching its global branding campaign that showcases the position of its technologies for apparel and footwear. The new marketing initiative, using television, cinema, online/digital and outdoor media draws from nature and entices consumers t
Garmin Increases Outlook on 72% Q2 Sales Increase
Garmin Ltd. announced total Q2 revenue of $742 million, up 72% from $433 million in second quarter 2006. Outdoor/Fitness segment revenue increased 9% to $77 million in second quarter 2007. Marine segment revenue increased 59% to $80 million in second quar
Hot Chillys Hires Three New Rep Agencies
Hot Chillys hired three new regional sales representative agencies into the Northwest, Midwest and Upstate NY / Western Pa. retail sales markets. Don Marsh & Associates is overseeing the Upstate NY and Western Pa. territory. Larry Gullickson, of G Force I
Rocky Brands Second Quarter Income Falls on Non-Cash Charge
Rocky Brands, Inc. second quarter of 2007 net sales increased 2.6% to $58.8 million versus net sales of $57.3 million in the second quarter of 2006. The Company reported a net loss of $1.4 million, or 25 cents per diluted share versus a net loss of $0.2 m
Fortune Brands Q2 Income Slips on 4% Sales Increase
Fortune Brands, Inc. second quarter of 2007 net income was $232 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, versus $248 million or $1.63 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Net sales were $2.35 billion, up 4%. On a comparable basis – assuming the company
Ports Reach Deal with Union Clerical Workers
According to local papers, Port clerks and their employers at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports have inked a new deal that should prevent a threatened strike. This new deal should also prevent late deliveries of fall and back-to-school product. The Int
Reebok Suspends Sales of Vick NFL Merchandise
Reebok became the latest vendor to voice concerns over the allegations Falcons' Quarterback Michael Vick is facing over dog-fighting charges. Like Nike suspending its release of Vick's newest shoe, Reebok has suspended sales of Vick NFL product.
Crocs Posts Triple-Digit Sales and Earnings Gains
Crocs, Inc. saw a 162% jump in revenues for the second quarter to $224.3 million from $85.6 million for the same period last year. Net income for the quarter increased 209% to $48.5 million, or 58 cents per diluted share, from $15.7 million, or 19 cents p
VF Corp. to Acquire lucy and Seven for All Mankind
VF Corporation has signed definitive agreements to acquire Seven For All Mankind, LLC and lucy activewear, inc. The two companies will form the foundation of a new lifestyle brand-based coalition, VF Contemporary Brands, which VF intends to build with add
