Outdoor Industry Regains its Mojo at ORSM 2010
With attendance figures rebounding in the double-digits, Outdoor Retailer Summer 2010 proved to be a testament to the health of the outdoor specialty industry. Now, the debate ensues about how much of the show's success was due to the improving econo
Acushnet Files Suit Against TMaG
Acushnet Company, the golf business of Fortune Brands, Inc. and manufacturer of Titleist and FootJoy, has reportedly filed suit in Superior Court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts against TaylorMade-adidas Golf (TMaG) and professional golfer Camilo Vil
Sport Chalet Boosts Fiscal First Quarter Margins on Improved Conditions
Citing increases in team sales and the company’s e-commerce divisions, Sport Chalet posted a 0.4% sales increase to $79.7 million from $79.4 million a year ago. The increase, however, was partially offset by a slight decrease in comparable store sal
Jetboil Files Suit for Patent Infringement
According to a release issue recently by HFS Communications, Jetboil Incorporated has filed suit against Swedish-based Primus AB, along with parent company Fenix Outdoor AB, Brunton Outdoor, Inc, and NA Gear LLC…
Columbia to Acquire OutDry Technologies
Columbia Sportswear Company signed an agreement to acquire OutDry Technologies S.r.l., which owns the intellectual property and other assets comprising the OutDry brand and related business, via a cash purchase from Nextec S.r.l., based near Milan, Italy.
Adidas Group Ups Guidance on Strong Q2
Helped by its World Cup sponsorship, the resurgence of Reebok, and strength in emerging markets, Adidas Group AG reported robust second quarter improvement and now expects its full-year earnings to more than double over the prior year…
Johnson Outdoors Gets Fiscal Q3 Boost From Fishing and Camping
Johnson Outdoors reported sales for the fiscal third quarter ended July 2 rose 7.9% to $124.0 million compared to $114.9 million in the prior year period as robust growth in marine electronics and outdoor equipment more than made up for declining sales of
Golf Rounds Slide in June
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the U.S, were down 2.1% in June 2010 versus June 2009 and are now down 2.7% on a YTD basis…
Jetboil Files Patent Suit Against Primus
Jetboil Incorporated based in Manchester, NH has filed suit against Swedish-based Primus AB, along with parent company Fenix Outdoor AB, Brunton Outdoor, Inc, and NA Gear LLC, in Delaware federal court for infringement of Jetboil’s issued patents un
Warnaco’s Q2 Sales Up 14%; Swimwear Up 2.4%
The Warnaco Group, Inc. said strength in all segments (Sportswear, Intimate Apparel and Swimwear) and growth in all key geographies contributed to second quarter sales that improved 14.0% to $519.3 million…
Jarden Outdoors Q2 Operating Profit Jumps on Coleman and Pure Fishing Gains
Jarden Corp’s Outdoor Solutions segment saw sales rise 9.1% to $695.8 million for the second quarter ended June 30 from $637.8 million in the year-ago period. Sales were primarily driven by increases from Coleman, both domestically and international
Crocs Swings to Q2 Profit on Solid Sales, GM Gains
Crocs, Inc. reported Q2 revenues increased 15.3% to $228.0 million. Excluding $23.7 million in previously-impaired product sales that the company considers non-recurring, sales jumped 31% for the period…
K-Swiss Revenues Drop 13.3% in Q2; U.S. Backlogs Turn Positive
K-Swiss posted a wider loss in second quarter, hurt by continued sluggish top-line growth; a write-off for its Palladium brand; and the closing of one of its contractor factories. One encouraging note is that domestic backlogs were up 17% at quarter-end..
Garmin Rebounds on Boost from Outdoor/Fitness
Following a lackluster performance in the first quarter, Garmin Ltd., posted an overall 9% growth in total sales for the second quarter of 2010…
Dorel Sees Container Shortage Undermines Schwinn Mass Retail Campaign
Double-digit growth in the sales of Cannondale bicycles, parts and accessories drove revenues up 7.9% to $214.9 million at Dorel Industries Inc.’s Recreational/Leisure division in the second quarter…
