Warnaco Q4 Swimwear Revenues Climb 10%
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported Swimwear Group net revenues increased 10% (8% on a constant currency basis) in the fourth quarter to $50.8 million, reflecting gains in both Speedo and Calvin Klein Swim. Operating income increased to $2.3 million, or 4% o
Direct Business Sinks Nautilus’ Q4 Top Line 16%
Nautilus, Inc. said net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 fell 16.0% to $53.7 million from $63.9 million in the year-ago period. Continuing results include the company’s direct and retail businesses but exclude th
Earth Footwear Establishes Charity Program
Earth Footwear said it will make an initial $5,000 contribution to EarthShare, a federation of environmental and conservation nonprofit organizations…
Newton Running to Launch Barefoot Running Symposium
Responding to questions surrounding the merits of barefoot running and minimalist shoes, Newton Running is launching a national series of free symposiums focused on running biomechanics, shoe technology and running injury prevention, led by a group of exp
Gatorade Drops Tiger Woods
Gatorade on Friday became the latest brand to end its sponsorship deal with Tiger Woods. So far, Accenture and AT&T have been the only other major sponsors to drop Woods completely. Gillette and Tag Heuer have reduced his presence in advertising. Nike, EA
Golfsmith Q4 Sales Off 5.9%, Comps Inch Ahead 0.9%
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported net revenues reached $63.8 million in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 2, 2010, down 5.9% from $67.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Comparable store sales increased 0.9% while sales from the company
Modell’s Launches Community Weekend to Showcase Stores
From March 6 (Saturday) through March 8 (Monday), Modell's Sporting Goods is holding “Modell's Community Weekend” to encourage customers to see the recent upgrade of their stores. Over those three days, all customers shopping at Modell's wi
Hunter Safety Systems Names Assistant Marketing Director
Hunter Safety System has announced the addition of Michael Wydner to the company. In his role as assistant director of marketing, Wydner is responsible for developing programs with hunter education foundations to promote treestand safety and build the HSS
ATF: Cav Arms Corp. and Owner Plead Guilty
Cavalry Arms Corporation and its owner Shawn Michael Nealon, 38, of Mesa Arizona., pleaded guilty to the felony offense of Illegal Sale by a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer to an Out-of-State Resident, in federal district court in Phoenix, according to
Coalition Calls on Administration to Make Fisheries Management Changes
A coalition of marine recreational fishing, boating, and conservation organizations and businesses called on the Obama administration to take immediate action to address a crisis within the federal fisheries management system…
Wild Sheep Show Returns to Reno
The Wild Sheep Foundation Convention and International Sporting Expo, “The Sheep Show” returned to Reno, NV after three years in Salt Lake City and raised nearly $5 million for wild sheep, other wildlife and their critical habitat, according to a release
Crocs Cuts Q4 Losses as Sales Rise 7.9%
Crocs, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2009 revenues increased 7.9% to $136.0 million compared to revenues of $126.1 million in the year ago period. The company reported a net loss of $11.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 with diluted loss per share of
Deckers Outdoor Q4 Sales up 14.7% on Direct and International Sales
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said net sales rose 14.7% to $348.0 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009, largely on the strength of its direct and interenational business, which made up for weak wholesale performance. The company said it expects
Academy Sports to Sponsor Danica Patrick
Academy Sports + Outdoors has reached an agreement to sponsor Danica Patrick for the next two years. Academy will feature Danica in an upcoming television ad campaign…
Skechers Opens Flagship in London
Skechers USA, Inc. has opened a flagship store in the heart of Covent Garden, London's premier destination for culture and leisure. Exclusively located on the Royal Opera House property across from the famed Covent Garden Market…
