Lucy Celebrates 10 Years
Lucy Activewear, a division of VF Corp., will celebrate its 10th year in business this month.To honor the anniversary, the brand is launching a contest inviting customers to share their inspiration…
Mountainsmith Names President
Erik Specht has been named as president of Mountainsmith LLC. Specht was formerly director of sales and marketing..
Shimano Q3 Net Income Plummets on Weak Asia Market
Shimano, Inc. reported that the third quarter top-line improved from the second quarter and the year-to-date trends, with consolidated revenues declining 19.5% to ¥44.38 billion ($474 mm). Third quarter sales declined most in Asia and Japan, while North
Diadora Licenses Soccer in the U.S.
Golden Viking Sports, an entity owned and headed by Diadora America President William Nuttall, has entered into a license agreement for the U.S. market for the Diadora brand. The new license follows the sale of Italy-based Diadora S.p.A. to Italian holdin
West Marine Sees Fiscal Q3 Comps Decline 4.3%
West Marine, Inc. reported net revenues decreased 6.7% to $168.2 million for its 2009 fiscal third quarter ended October 3. Comparable store sales decreased 4.3% from last year…
Volcom’s Q3 Revenues Drop 15.9%
Volcom, Inc. reported sales fell 15.9% to $93.9 million compared with $111.7 million in the third quarter of 2008. Total revenues in the company’s U.S. segment, which includes revenues from the U.S., Canada, Japan and most other international territ
Brunswick 3Q Loss Narrows on Lower Charge
Brunswick Corp. reported sales for the third quarter of 2009 of $665.8 million, down from $1.04 billion a year earlier. For the quarter, the company reported an operating loss of $109.4 million, which included $28.8 million of restructuring charges. In th
Unifi’s Q1 Profit Highest in Seven Years
Unifi reported net income of $2.5 million or $0.04 per share for the first quarter of the 2010 fiscal year compared to a net loss of $6.3 million or $0.10 per share and a net loss of $676 thousand or $0.01 per share for the June 2009 and September 2008 qu
KARHU Extends European Distribution
KARHU, Finland's running brand announced that it is expanding in Europe. On the heels of launching award-winning Fulcrum footwear in N. America in 2009, KARHU will soon be available in the Finnish, German, Austrian and Italian markets in Spring 2010.
Under Armour Beats Q3 Estimates; Raises Outlook
Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 16.2% in the third quarter to $269.5 million from $231.9 million a year ago. Net income increased 1.9% to $26.2 million, or 52 cents a share, from $25.7 million, or 51 cents, a year ago. Apparel revenues incr
Golfsmith Q3 Earnings Decline as Revenues Fall 8.5%
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported revenues slid 8.5% in the third quarter to $90.6 million from $101.7 million a year ago. The decline reflects an 8.5% decrease in comparable store sales and a 27.0% decrease in revenues from the direct-to-c
Benchmade Hires New Director of Manufacturing
Benchmade Knife Company has hired Dave Winterling as the new Director of Manufacturing. He will be responsible for all manufacturing operations at the Oregon City plant…
Cabela’s Nearly Doubles Q3 Net Income; Raises Guidance
Cabela's Inc. reported that total revenue for the third quarter increased 2.0% to $624.3 million compared to $611.8 million for the third quarter of 2008. Retail store revenue increased 6.1% and comps rose 3.5% for the period, while direct revenues
Rab Opens U.S. Office; Hires Sales Force
Rab is opening a new Colorado-based office and warehouse. Matt Gowar, Rab’s CEO, now owns the company, which enters its third season on the North American market during the winter of 2009-10…
Grassroots Hires New President/CEO
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance hired Roanne Miller as the organization's new President/CEO. Miller will take the leadership role effective immediately. Miller replaces David Matz, who served as president of the organization until his departure on
