Thriving Costa and Native Sales Boosting Margins at A.T. Cross
A.T. Cross Company said growth at its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native sunglass brands, continues to boost profits and sales…
Lack of Snow Greatly Slows Pace of Reservations for Spring Skiing
A lack of snow dramaticlaly slowed the pace of reservations at western mountain resorts in January, according to the most recent data from Mountain Travel Research Program, or MTRiP.
Head NV Q4 Sales Flat Line on Late Winter, Resurgent Euro
Head NV had a tough fourth quarter and like other ski manufacturers sees the late winter in Europe and North America hurting its winter sports sales in 2012. The Dutch company said unaudited figures show sales of skis, tennis and diving products all decli
West Marine Profits Jump in 2011 on New Store Strategy
West Marine reported net revenues for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011 were $113.4 million, an increase of $6.1 million, or 5.7 percent, on a 4.3 percent comp store gain. The company said its strategy of fulfilling wholesale orders through a smaller
The North Face Updates Apps for Windows Phone
The North Face updated its Trailhead and Snow Report apps with the launch on Windows Phone. In addition to offering a constant stream of weather, trail and route information, both free applications now also feature…
Jack Wolfskin Reports 22.5 Percent Growth for 2011
Jack Wolfskin said its sales grew 22.5 percent to €355 million ($494mm) in 2011 despite a late winter and the euro crisis. All product areas (apparel, equipment, shoes) as well as all sales channels and regions contributed to growth of the German ou
Yaktrax Devleops New Logo and Packaging
Yaktrax introduced a new logo and packaging in an effort to update their overall brand image and gear up for new product launches. Featuring an iconic Yak and a powerful new font, the new Yaktrax logo will roll out on packaging, in-store displays, and oth
Deckers Outdoor Bangs Out 40 Percent Q4 Revenue Gain
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported fourth-quarter profits jumped 39.8 percent, to $124.7 million, or $3.18 a share. Sales vaulted 40.4 percent to $603.9 million. Ugg brand sales increased 37.7 percent to $568.5 million while Teva brand sales increased 45.9 pe
Puma Covers Medical Treatment Costs for Injured Employee of Cambodia Plant
Puma said it will cover the costs for the medical treatment of a female employee of its footwear supplier Kaoway Sports Ltd., who was injured by a gun shot during labor unrest on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 in Cambodia…
Kohl’s Profit Falls 7.9 Percent Amid Sales Decline
Kohl's Corporation reported fourth quarter diluted earnings per share increased 9 percent to $1.81. Net income for the quarter decreased 8 percent to $455 million, compared to $494 million ($1.66 per diluted share) a year ago. Net sales were $6.0 bil
Yak Pak’s Trademark and Related Intellectual Property Go Up for Auction
Bids for the Yak Pak trademark, a brand associated with the New York-based backpack-maker known for innovations such as the first micro and mini backpacks, DJ bags, origami bags and cross-body shoulder bags, are due by 5 p.m. EST on March 6, announced auc
RECALL: 296 Atherton Pro Handlebar Stems
Shimano Corp. is recalling nearly 300 mountain bike handlebar stems it distributed in North America because the bolts holding the front plate of the stem to the stem body can be pulled out of the threads while the bike is being ridden, causing the rider t
Iconix Forms India Joint Venture
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Reliance Brands Limited, a part of the Reliance Industries Group, the largest private sector company in India, announced the formation of a joint venture company in India. The partnership marks the next step in a global expan
The Bike Cooperative to Press Vendors on Internet Pricing
The Bike Cooperative, which provides marketing, buying and other services to hundreds of independent bike dealers (IBDs), has tasked its Member Product Committee with developing an Internet Pricing Policy that it will ask all vendors to follow. The policy
Performance Trainer Appointed to Under Armour Training Council
Power Train Sports Institute announced that its founder, Steve Saunders, has been named to the Under Armour Training Council. Widely recognized for his work with hundreds of professional athletes and thousands of youths and adults seeking higher levels of
