Gildan Posts 17.6% Sales Jump; Net Follows
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported sales for the third quarter amounted to a record $233.9 million, up 17.6% from $198.9 million in the third quarter of last year. In addition, the company posted record third quarter net earnings of $42.8 million and dilute
Puma’s Q2 Earnings Slip on World Cup Expenses
Puma's Branded sales, which include consolidated sales and licensee sales, reached €620 million ($779 mm) during Q2, a 17.1% increase over last year. in Currency neutral terms, sales increased 17.2%. The marketing campaign for the World Cup and other
Scott USA Hires Rodgers to Creative Group
Scott USA hired Sam Rodgers, formerly of American Bicycle Group to its' creative department…
Sport Chalet Posts 17% Q1 Sales Gain; Net Jumps 36%
Sport Chalet, Inc. saw sales increase 17.0% to $84.4 million for the company's fiscal first quarter after posting sales of $72.1 million for same period last year. The retailer received a $6.9 million boost from five new stores as well as a comparabl
Dynamic Brands Awards Reps of Year
Dynamic Brands, the parent Company for The Bag Boy Company and AMF Golf, named Bob Wallace as the company’s 2006 Golf Sales Representative of The Year. In addition, Pat Mason was named 2006 AMF Golf Sales Representative of The Year, and Hugh Bell was reco
Dorel Earnings Slip; Pacific Cycle Sales Fall 9.9%
Dorel Industries Inc. second quarter net earnings were $17.9 million or 55 cents per diluted share compared to $21.7 million or 66 cents per diluted share a year ago. Revenue for the period was $435.9 million compared to $435.4 million during the second q
Urban Climber Partners with Access Fund for ‘Green Issue’
Urban Climber Magazine's October/November issue will be the first ever “green” climbing magazine, with editorial devoted to the environment and sustainability and printed on 100% recycled paper…
G.I. Joe’s Extends Deal with Portland Trailblazers
G.I. Joe's and the Portland Trail Blazers NBA basketball team announced a major sponsorship agreement that runs through the 2008-2009 season. This agreement continues their association which began in 1976-1977, one of the longest in professional spor
Berkshire Hathaway Completes Russell Deal
Fruit of the Loom, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. completed its acquisition of Russell Corp. Russell stockholders approved the transaction at a special stockholder's meeting on August 1, 2006…
The Keen Foundation Issues Two New Grants
Since its inception at the beginning of 2005, the KEEN FOUNDATION has continued to expand its support of national environmental, conservation and social organizations, focusing particularly on groups that are expanding opportunities for people to experien
Retail Ventures to Restate Financials
Retail Ventures' audit committee of its board of directors approved management's recommendation that the company's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2006, and for the periods end
Cybex to Break Ground on New Facility in Minnesota
Cybex International, Inc. will host a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 36-acre office and manufacturing facility in Owatonna, Minnesota…
Garmin Q2 Sales and Earnings Jump; Increases Guidance
Garmin Ltd. second quarter 2006 revenue was $432.5 million, up 64% from $264.5 million in second quarter 2005. Outdoor/Fitness segment revenues increased 24% to $71.1 million; Marine segment revenues decreased 3% to $50.1 million in second quarter 2006. E
Sporteve Opens in Culver City, CA
L.A.’s first outdoor athletic store for women, Sporteve, in downtown Culver City, opened July 1, 2006, offering women a comfortable place to shop for active wear, shoes, accessories and gear for activities such as hiking, cycling and kayaking, as well as
Nikwax Canadian Sales Jump 18% in H1
Nikwax N.A. saw a Canadian sales increase of 18% during the first half of 2006 over the same period of 2005. This news follows the May announcement from Nikwax officials noting a 22% increase in the United States market for the first two quarters…
