Dorel’s Bike Q2 Operating Margins Plunged in Q2
Dorel Industries Inc. joined the chorus of outdoor product companies attributing disappointing but expected second-quarter results to the late arrival of spring across United States, Canada and Europe…
Head NV Attains Q2 Growth On Strong Racquet Sales
Head NV reported unaudited net sales of €9.1 million ($11.8 mm) in the second quarter ended June 30, up 3.3 percent from the same period a year earlier as growth in its Racquet Sports division more than offset declines in its Winter Sports and Divin
Inaugural European Outdoor Summit Features Many US Speakers
There are only 65 spots still available at the first European Outdoor Summit, which will take place in Stockholm from 16-18 October. Hosted by the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), the summit will feature speakers, workshops and networking events…
Head NV’s Racquet Division Boosts 1H Performance
Head NV reported unaudited net sales of €9.1 million ($11.8 mm) in the second quarter ended June 30, up 3.3 percent from the same period a year earlier as growth in its Racquet Sports division more than offset declines in its Winter Sports and Divin
Ackman Pushes Penney to Speed up CEO Search
J.C. Penney Co. Chairman Thomas Engibous affirmed his support for Chief Executive Myron Ullman, saying he has led “significant actions to correct the errors of previous management” since he retook the helm of the struggling department-store retailer. The
Adidas Cuts Sales Outlook on Weak Europe and Currency Challenges
Adidas slightly trimmed its 2013 revenue forecast because of “lackluster” sales in Europe and a wide range of deteriorating currencies against the Euro…
Phoenix Footwear’s Q2 Revenues Gain 9 Percent
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported, sales increased 9.2 percent in the second quarter ended June 29, to $3.44 million. The net loss in the period was slightly narrowed to $359,000 or 5 cents a share, compared to a
JC Penney Board Erupts Into Fight Over Next CEO
J.C. Penney Co. Chairman Thomas Engibous affirmed his support for Chief Executive Myron Ullman, saying he has led “significant actions to correct the errors of previous management” since he retook the helm of the struggling department-store retailer…
Mizuno Q3 Boosted by Currency Shifts
Mizuno Corp reported revenues rose 6.1 percent in its first quarter ended June 30, to ¥45.2 billion ($469.7 mm), led by continued gains in running. Operating profit was down 8.2 percent to ¥2.48 billion ($25.8 mm) primarily due to the “sustained ris
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Receives Two “Best Charity Event” Awards
The Skechers Foundation announced that the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk has been recognized by two separate entities for its achievements over the past four years. The Walk has raised more than $1.9 million to provide programs for children with A
Tony Romo Severs Ties with Starter
Tony Romo, the Dallas Cowboy's quarterback, has ended his endorsement relationship with Starter. Romo had been a national spokesman for Starter since 2009…
Phoenix Footwear’s Q2 Revenues Gain 9 Percent
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported, net sales from continuing operations for the second quarter increased 9.2 percent in the second quarter ended June 29, to $3.44 million…
Ideal Feet Hires Public Relations Agency
Ideal Feet, a maker and retailer of pain-relief products focusing on the feet, back and knees, has selected Dallas-based TrizCom as its public relations agency…
Bauer Q4 Revenues Climb 8 Percent
Bauer Performance Sports reported revenues grew 8 percent (9 percent excluding the impact of foreign exchange) in its fourth quarter ended May 31, due, in part, to the ongoing growth in lacrosse and apparel as well as a 2 percent increase in ice hockey eq
PHIT America Announces National Launch of the Mayors Fitness Challenge
PHIT America, the non-profit education and advocacy organization designed to combat the inactivity and obesity crisis, announced the official launch of the Mayors Fitness Challenge (MFC), a 10-week health and wellness grassroots campaign designed to encou
