Gaiam Q4 Earnings Up Slightly
Gaiam, Inc. reported that total sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 slipped 4.9% to $83.3 million from $87.4 million in the prior-year quarter as the company cut back on direct response television advertising and catalog circulation during the peri
Quiksilver’s Recovery Continues in Fiscal First Quarter
Quiksilver, Inc. reported that revenues dipped 1.4% in the fiscal first quarter ended Jan. 31, to $426.5 million in the year-ago quarter…
Franz Koch to Succeed Jochen Zeitz as Puma CEO
Puma said that Franz Koch, currently in charge of global strategy for Puma, will become its chief executive officer. Koch will succeed Puma's current CEO Jochen Zeitz, In October, Zeitz said he would step down from the day-to-day running of the comp
Hibbett’s Q4 Earnings Climb 6%, Revenues Regain Momentum in Q1
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported income in the fourth quarter increased 6.0% to $12.5 million, or 44 cents a share, coming in at the top-end of recent guidance. Sales increased 3.8% to $173.2 million with comps ahead 1.2%. Sales were slowed, as reported, by
Oboz Hires Wild Rampage As Asian Distributor
Oboz of Bozeman, MT will distribute its outdoor footwear in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan through Wild Rampage under a distribution agreement reached at Oboz' first ispo China trade show last month…
Total Apparel Group Adds President of Kappa and COO
Total Apparel Group, Inc. has added Robert Lineburg as president of TAG's wholly owned subsidiary Kappa North America, and Jeff Sirchio as chief operating officer, respectively…
Worldwide Buying Group Adds Five Members
Worldwide Buying Group, a cooperative based in Seattle, concluded its spring show in Reno, NV last week and added five new members – Arlington Ace Hardware- Arlington, WA, Courtesy Ace Hardware- Delta, UT, Davis’ Men’s Store- Bossier City, LA,
Lorpen Contracts CoCo Smith to Design Sock Collection
Lorpen has recently contracted with The Design Studio of CoCo Smith to oversee merchandising, color selection and design for the company’s entire sock collection…
Vibram Debuts Making-Of Bikila Microsite
Vibram FiveFingers has launched a Youtube video detailing the making of its controversial barefoot running microsite in honor of their first revolutionary running model, the Bikila. At www.youarethetechnology.com, two fit athletes sport nothing but Vibram
Nautilus Reports Flat Sales for Q4
Nautilus, Inc. reported net sales of $53.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, unchanged from the fourth quarter of 2009. Continuing operations include the company’s direct and retail fitness businesses…
Reebok Boosts Spending Behind EasyTone, ZigTech
Reebok nearly tripled its measured media spending in the U.S. to $75.7 million in 2010, with $38 million devoted to ZigTech and $31 million to EasyTone, Kantar, the advertising research firm., told Adage.com. Kantar said the total figure was well ahead t
SIA: AT/Randonee Sales Double at Snowsports Shops
AT/Randonee equipment sales have doubled compared to last season in units and in dollars to more than $13 million in sales in snow sports channels and up more than 50% in outdoor specialty shops this season to $8.6 million in that sales channel. The data
Triton Systems Acquires VOmax
Triton Systems, Inc. has acquired a majority interest in VOmax, a manufacturer of performance apparel for the cycling industry in a deal Triton said will advance its efforts to incorporate nanotechnology into products sold at retail…
Reef Signs Shane Dorian as Endorser
Reef signed surfing legend, Shane Dorian, to its team of endorsers. The signing follows the addition of Taylor Knox…
Under Armour Secures First Premier League Presence With Tottenham
Under Armour has reached a sponsorship deal with the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. The five-year collaboration is Under Armour's first kit supply agreement with a Barclays Premier League team and represents the Brand's largest European team s
