New Balance regained some momentum in 2010, with worldwide revenues
climbing 7.9% to $1.78 billion from $1.65 billion in 2009. Figures include estimated
sales by joint ventures and
distributors, and cover its wide range of brands that include New
Balance, Dunham, PF Flyers, Aravon, Warrior Lacrosse and Brine.
The 2010 sales figure was
reported in recent news releases from the company. Releases have also indicated
that its worldwide employee count has adjusted to “more 3,900” in 2010 from “more than 4,000” in 2009.
The 2010 revenue climb follows
fairly flat to meager gains over the last few years. Revenues of $1.65 billion
in 2009 compared to $1.64 billion in 2008, $1.63 billion in 2007, and $1.55 billion in 2006.
