Iconix Sees Sports Brands Rapidly Growing at Walmart
Iconix Brand Group's three athletic brands exclusive to Walmart – Starter, Ocean Pacific and Danskin Now – recorded “substantial growth” in the second quarter…
Callaway Q2 Sales, Profits Slightly Up on Easy Comparisons; Outlook Conservative
Callaway Golf saw second quarter sales inch up slightly and profits edge past expectations, but company management said they were disappointed in the continued lethargy of the golf industry as the brand wrapped up its all-important second quarter…
Golfsmith Second Quarter Profits Sink on Slipping Comps
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported slight sales growth for the fiscal second quarter ended July 3, but noted that improvement was driven by the addition of four new storefronts – not a rebounding selling environment…
Titleist, FootJoy Parent Sees Q2 Earnings Surge 50%
Fortune Brands Inc., parent of Acushnet Company, reported revenues for the second quarter ended June 30 improved 9.1% to $1.90 billion from $1.74 billion a year ago on double-digit sales growth in home and security products and “strong gains”
NSGA Forms Hockey Dealers Association
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) launched the Hockey Dealers Association (HDA) to create a platform for hockey retailers to share views and ideas….
Timberland’s Second Quarter North America Business Continues to Rebound
Sparked by strong sell-throughs for its Earthkeepers eco-collection and SmartWool brands, The Timberland Co. racked up double-digit wholesale growth in North America and Europe in the second quarter, leading to an overall 5.1% revenue gain for the period.
Unifi Caps Strong Fiscal Year; Net Sales Rise 26.6% in Q4
Unifi’s fourth quarter capped an end to a successful fiscal year. For the fourth quarter, net sales increased 26.6% to $177 million…
Passed by Senate, MTB Bill Now Headed to Obama
The long-delayed Miscellaneous Trade Bill is on its way to President Obama’s desk after passage by the U.S. Senate last week. Titled the “U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010,” the bill restores duty relief that expired Jan. 1 for
GSI Commerce Revenues Rise 41% on Success from RueLaLa
GSI Commerce Inc. reported net revenues for the first quarter ended July 3 increased 41% to $264.2 million from $187.2 million in the year-ago period…
AAFA President Comments on Export Legislation
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has replied to the U.S. Department of Commerce concerning the current administrations commitment to double U.S. exports by 2015. Legislation is being presented due to the direct impact such policies might
Adidas to Debut Outdoor Line
Beginning in fall 2011, Adidas will debut its worldwide brand in the outdoor market with a newly developed repertoire of footwear, apparel and accessories they feel is pertinent to the U.S. market…
Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan to Headline RILA Sustainability Conference
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced that Casey Sheahan, CEO of Patagonia, will present at RILA's annual Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference (ESCC), September 22-24, 2010 in San Diego, California…
Hincapie Sportswear Hires Mid-Atlantic Rep
Hincapie Sportswear, manufacturer of cycling apparel, hired Josh Feazell as retail sales representative for the brand in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia…
Firearms Bill Heads to the Senate
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms urged the Senate to pass the Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010 (HR 5552)…
Call to Fight Privatization of Vermont Wildlife
Orion The Hunters' Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to upholding hunting by providing intellectual leadership on hunting-related issues, said recent legislation passed in Vermont jeopardizes the public's right to collective ownershi
