Billabong and RVCA Sales Trends Improving in the U.S.
At its annual meeting, Billabong officials noted that Q1 wholesale sales for the Billabong brand in the U.S. grew 14 percent, representing a rebound for the brand in the region. In the fourth quarter ended June 30, wholesale sales in the U.S. were down 1
Intrawest CEO Resigns, Replaced by Investment Banker
Intrawest Resorts Holdings, Inc., which went public in February, announced its CEO had resigned for personal reasons and been replaced by investment banker Thomas F. Marano effective immediately…
Finish Line Unveils Tech Store in The Mall at Millenia
The Finish Line, Inc. announced the grand opening of its newly revamped store within The Mall at Millenia in Orlando to include an enhanced in-store experience and the addition of the latest Nike Track Club shop-in-shop. The brand will also host several e
FiveFingers Lawsuit Draws More Than 150,000 Claims
According to court documents, 154,927 claims were received in the class action suit against Vibram USA, representing 279,570 pairs of FiveFingers. The lawsuit, filed two years ago and recently settled, alleged Vibram used unsubstantiated claims about the
Perry Ellis Dismisses Buyout Talk
Perry Ellis International, the parent of several major golf brands and the Nike swim licensee, showed progress in its turnaround efforts, slashing its loss in the third quarter amid continued sluggish sales. But the apparel conglomerate spent much of last
Billabong’s U.S. Business on the Rebound
At its annual meeting last week, Billabong International Ltd. said U.S. sales are returning to growth for its flagship brand, Billabong, and reaccelerating for RVCA. For the Billabong brand, wholesale sales in the U.S. for the fiscal first quarter ended S
USC Partners with Meopta Optics for U.S. Distribution
United Sporting Companies (USC) announces its exclusive North American distribution partnership with global optics manufacturer Meopta…
Jay Leno Cancels SHOT Show Appearance
The National Shooting Sports Foundation announced that comedian Jay Leno, who was scheduled to appear at the SHOT Show State of the Industry dinner in Las Vegas, has cancelled due to pressure from anti-firearm groups…
Perry Ellis Trims Q3 Loss Amid Shareholder Revolt
Perry Ellis International, which is being pressured by at least two of its largest shareholders to consider breaking up, reported it cut its losses sharply in the third quarter on a 5.3 percent decline in revenue. In its earnings release, and a separate l
Signature Products Group Appoints PR Firm
Signature Products Group (SPG), a producer and licensee of outdoor related products, has retained Howard Communications Inc. for public relations…
USA Archery Memberships Grow in 2014
On the eve of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I” premiere, USA Archery has released membership statistics proving that archery interest has continued to increase dramatically since the premiere of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire̶
Cocona Claims Sheex’s Lawsuit Without Merit
Responding to Sheex Inc.'s patent infringement lawsuit, Cocona Inc., the maker of 37.5 technology, said it “can state in unequivocal terms that the lawsuit is wholly without merit, and we do not believe that Cocona has infringed on these patents.”..
RECALL: 8,000 Leatherman Leap Children’s Multi-tools
Leatherman Tool Group Inc. is recalling about 8,000 of its Leap children's multi-tool because the lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard…
Report: Puma Close to Signing Rihanna
Puma is close to signing superstar singer Rihanna to a major deal to design footwear and apparel, according to a report in the Daily News…
Deckers Brands Appoints SVP, EMEA
Deckers Brands appointed Sergio Azzolari to the role of senior vice president, EMEA, starting on Feb. 2, 2015. He had worked for Luxottica Group…
