The Timberland Co. said its U.S. sales fell 13% in the second quarter – historically the company’s weakest – while wholesale shipments fell 10.1% worldwide as it continued to shut under-performing stores and prepare for critical global product launches in
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OIA: Despite Slow June, H1 Retail Sales up 9%
Sales by core outdoor retailers were up 9% in dollars for the first six months of the year, according to a report released last week by the Outdoor Industry Association. The report confirms retail point-of-sale data reported here two weeks ago…
Group Licenses Kersh Brand for Sportswear
Fashion licensing agency InGroup Licensing today announced it has been named exclusive licensing agent for Kersh, the prominent Canadian fashion label focused on the young contemporary women’s market. In its new role, InGroup will work to bring the Kersh’
Malden Mills Founder to Launch Alpaca Line
Aaron Feuerstein, the man who brought you Polartec and became an icon of social responsibility in an era of unbridled corporate greed, has gone granola.
Aaron Feuerstein LLC is introducing a line of alpaca athletic and fashion socks, hats and scarves at
Brooks Appoints Apparel Team Leader
Michelle Avé has been named to the new position of director of global apparel at Brooks Sports. Prior to joining Brooks, Avé held various positions at Reebok, most recently as senior global apparel product manager for running…
Creating a Community Online
eMarketer estimates marketers will spend $1.6 billion on advertising on social networking sites in 2008. Although accounting for just a fraction of that total, outdoor brands like Timex, ClifBar, ProBar, La Sportiva and Timbuk2 are exploring ways to use s
The Cold Truth
Sleeping bag manufacturers debate temperature rating standards. In North America, sleeping bag manufacturers are trying to develop a better way to help consumers select an appropriate sleeping bag. The current method of posting temperature ratings on hang
A Matter of Gravity, Petzl Turns the Vertical Environment Into Bold Opportunity.
Since the 1970s, Petzl equipment has played a part in every major mountaineering, climbing and caving achievement. From revolutionary caving equipment to the ubiquitous Grigri self-breaking belay device, Petzl is synonymous with the quality that climbers,
On the Upswing
Climbing gear gradually gets greener. Despite industry-wide efforts to embrace green operations in the last few years—such as incorporating organic materials into gear, switching to solar energy, purchasing carbon offsets and rethinking packaging—the clim
Treadmill Sales Keep Rolling
Treadmills remain popular among fitness enthusiasts, walkers and runners. According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s fitness study, Tracking the Fitness Movement (2008 edition), the treadmill is number one in sales for the fitness equipme
Gramicci Names Northeast Rep Agency
Gramicci has added the greenrep.org sales agency for representation in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Delaware. Agency founder and principal Danny Clayton has worked in sales management for Burton Corp. and Oakley and has ex
Luxottica Sees Strong Growth in Q2 Net Sales
Luxottica Group posted second quarter results with group consolidated sales of €1,354.4 million ($2,126.3 mm), with €583.4 million ($915.9 mm) coming in from wholesale third parties and €771.1 million ($1,210.57 mm) from retail…
Consumer Product Safety Bill Passed by Congress
The Senate on Thursday passed and sent to the White House legislation that bans lead from children's toys and seeks to ensure that chemicals posing possible health problems will not end up on toys and articles that kids chew on and play with. White H
Timberland Posts Q2 Loss; Revenues Decline 6.3%
The Timberland Company reported a second-quarter net loss of $18.9 million, or 32 cents a share, versus a loss of $19.2 million, or 31 cents, a year ago. Revenues declined 6.3% to $209.9 million as declines in casual footwear, Timberland brand apparel and
Garmin’s Outdoor/Fitness Q2 Revenues Jump 54%
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues in its Outdoor/Fitness segment revenue increased 54% to $119 million in the second quarter. The gains were due to the strength of our product introductions in the quarter, including the Colorado series, the Forerunner 405 and
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