Volcom Sales Up 15.4%; Margins Contract
Volcom, Inc. reported consolidated revenues for second quarter ended June 30 were $62.5 million compared with $54.2 million in the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the 2010 second quarter was $68,000, or break even per diluted share, compared with $
OR Launches SmartPhone App
Outdoor Retailer (OR) launched a smartphone app called “OR 2010” to give attendees a convenient and comprehensive way to navigate OR Summer Market 2010 features before, during and after the show…
Gramicci Adds Reps to Push NPT Line
Gramicci has added new sales representation in four U.S. regions to market its NPT – Natural/Organic Performance Technology outdoor clothing…
Unifi Fiscal Year Sales Rise 11.4%
Unifi, Inc. reported net income of $5.5 million or 9 cents per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 compared to a net loss of $6.3 million or 10 cents per share for the prior year June quarter…
I/O Bio Names McRoberts President, Expands Team
I/O Bio has promoted Greg McRoberts from general manager to president of global sales and operations. The rapidly growing wool clothing company also disclosed that it has hired new managers in recent months to beef up its dealer services department and gl
Iconix Posts 35% Q2 Revenue Gain
Iconix Brand Group reported Q2 revenue of $76.0 million, a 35% increase over the prior year quarter. Earnings grew 25% to $26.7 million, or 36 cents a share…
SandP Raises Perry Ellis’ Debt Rating
Perry Ellis International, Inc. said Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on the company to “stable,” reaffirmed its “B+” corporate credit rating and also raised the issue-level rating on the company's senior subordinated notes
Rocky Swings to Q2 Profit on 7.9% Surge in Sales
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter ended June 30 increased 7.9% to $55.2 million versus net sales of $51.2 million in the second quarter of 2009. The company reported net income of $500,000, or 8 cents per diluted share versus a
Point6 To Supply Socks for First Ascent Line
Point6, designer and manufacturer of premium merino wool performance socks, has inked an exclusive partnership to provide Eddie Bauer with socks for its First Ascent line beginning in September 2010…
Study: World Cup Sponsorship Shows Mixed Results
Adidas was the second most widely-named brand as a World Cup sponsor, both before and after the event, according to a new study with Survey Sampling International's (SSI). Coca Cola was first…
NSSF President Named to Wildlife Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack named Stephen L. Sanetti, president and CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), to serve on the new Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC)…
OR Seminar to Focus on How Reps Can Use Social Media
At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010, Verde PR & Consulting will present Rep University: Making Social Work for You to discuss how both inside and independent sales reps can increase sales and influence while building stronger relationships with retaile
China Labor Shortages May Impact Fall Sporting Goods Deliveries
Of all the challenges facing the U.S. sporting goods industry in 2010, one would hardly think labor shortages in China would top the list but whether it comes to making golf clubs, toning shoes or hiking boots, the topic is dominating earnings calls and b
Delta Apparel Ups Fiscal Year Guidance
Delta Apparel Inc. said it expects earnings to range between $1.37 and $1.39 per share in its fiscal year ended July 3, up from 76 cents a year ago. The apparel maker's revenues reached $424 million up from $355.2 million a year ago…
Cybex Narrows Q2 Loss Despite Flat Sales.
Cybex International reported sales for the second quarter of 2010 were flat at $27.7 million compared to $27.8 million for the corresponding 2009 period…
