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…
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
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…
Jarden Forecasts Double Digit Q2 Sales Growth
Jarden Corp. expects strong organic sales—at all its operating segments and and including a recent acquisition—to increase second quarter sales by nearly 20% to approximately $1.52 billion…
Aerobics Inc. Acquired Out of Bankruptcy by PaceMaster
In a recent acquisition, PaceMaster has purchased the assets of Aerobics Inc., manufacturer of PaceMaster Treadmills…
U.S. House Passes Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill last week, restoring duty relief for a cornucopia of sporting goods, including bicycle parts, outdoor footwear, snow sports equipment, volleyballs, rubber basketballs, leather basketba
Congressman Gives Bass Pro Ultimatum on Buffalo Store
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY, has reportedly given Bass Pro shops 14 days to make a final decision on a proposed store within Buffalo's Canal Side project…
SGMA Study: Nearly 80% of Americans Are Active
While more than 50% of all Americans are considered 'frequent' sports participants, 12% are classified as 'regular' sports participants and 15% are active on a 'casual' basis…
Brooks Launches Mobile CRM and Sweepstakes Program
Brooks Sports, Inc. is introducing its first mobile campaign around the launch of the Ghost 3 shoe. By incorporating 2D barcodes in its promotional materials, Brooks enables consumers to enter a “Host the Ghost” mobile sweepstakes to win an all-access VIP
Pheasants Forever’s Vincent Appointed to Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
Howard K. Vincent, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National President and CEO, has been appointed to the new 18-member Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council…
RECALL: Brine Lacrosse Gloves
Brine Inc. announced the the voluntary recall of about 7,000 youth and adult Brine VIP lacrosse gloves. Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard
