NSGA Management Conference/Team Dealer Summit Nears Sellout
The 43rd Annual NSGA Management Conference & 9th Annual Team Dealer Summit is nearly sold out. As of February 27, more than 300 persons had registered for an event that will be held May 20-23 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Spr
Decker’s Q4 Net Income Nearly Doubles on 36.7% Sales Increase
Deckers Outdoor Corporation fourth quarter net sales increased 36.7% to $124.4 million versus $91.0 million last year. Preliminary diluted EPS increased 93.6% to $1.82 versus 94 cents last year; ahead of previous guidance range of $1.27 to $1.30. Teva Bra
Spain’s JOMA Sport Partners with Miami FC
Spain's JOMA Sport signed an exclusive apparel contract with Miami FC, the only professional soccer team in Florida. Miami FC is now the only professional soccer team in the U.S. to have JOMA as its official apparel supplier…
Optic Nerve Awards SOS Grads
Optic Nerve will recognize the 191 Snowboard Outreach Society (SOS) graduates this weekend. Optic Nerve is a longstanding supporter of SOS and their mission to bring the mountain experience to at-risk youth…
12 SMC Members Honored by Ski Magazine
Snowsports Merchandising Corporation, a buying group of specialty ski and snowboard shops in the wintersports industry, had 12 of its members win SKI Magazine’s Gold Medal shop award…
Rockport Picks New Ad Agency
The Rockport Co. said that Hill Holliday Connors Cosmopulos of Boston will be its advertising agency of record. The decision to work with Hill, Holliday comes as Rockport launches several new products and incorporates Adidas' Torsion technology into
SGMA Fills Four Board Seats: Horizon, Modell’s, Russell and Mizuno
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) appointed four new board members: Doug Kelly, president, Russell Athletic; Mitchell Modell, CEO, Modell’s Sporting Goods; Bob Puccini, president, Mizuno USA, and Robert Whip, president, Horizon Fitness.
Iconix to Buy Danskin for $70M
Iconix Brand Group, owner of apparel brands including Candie's and Mossimo, has agreed to buy Danskin for $70 million. As part of the transaction, Carol Hochman, president and CEO of Danskin, and her team will continue as Iconix's licensee to gr
Everlast Posts Q4 Profit; Raises 2007 Guidance
Everlast Worldwide Inc. earned $1.1 million, or 28 cents a share, in its fourth quarter, against a loss of $433,000 a year ago. Excluding year-ago charges related to its move to license out its men’s apparel business, Q4 operating income from continuing o
K-Swiss Sees Continued Drag from Domestic Business
K•Swiss,Inc. reported that total worldwide revenues increased 1.7% to $93.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2006, compared with $92.3 million in the prior-year period. Domestic revenues decreased 18.4% to $52.5 million in Q4 and international revenues
Spenco Launches Pink Ribbon Program
Spenco Medical Corporation developed the Spenco Pink Ribbon Program whereby the company will donate a portion of its Q Factor sales to actively support the ongoing awareness of, and fight against breast cancer…
Cabela’s Positive Q4 Comps Boost Income 25.5%
Cabela’s Incorporated revenue for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2006 increased 15.6% to $781.0 million compared to $675.4 million for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2005. Net income for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2006 increased 25.5% to $53.4 million, or 8
Volcom Sales and Earnings Climb, EU Investment Should Pay-Off in 2007
Volcom, Inc. fourth quarter revenues increased 37.2% to $56.6 million, compared with $41.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2006, which includes a provision for income taxes using a 39.4% tax rate, increased to $
Gander to Open New Minnesota Store
Gander Mountain Company will open the first of more than a dozen stores it plans to open in 2007. The newest store will be located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota at 12160 Technology Drive. The store's Grand Opening is scheduled for March 30…
K-Swiss Anna Kournikova as Spokesperson
K-Swiss Inc. said Russian tennis beauty Anna Kournikova has become the brand's new spokesperson. Kournikova will appear in two television spots, the first beginning in March, illustrating the brand's performance product, as well as, its trendset
