Saucony, Inc. named two veterans to senior positions in sales and marketing. The performance running brand appointed Mary (Creedon) O’Brien to the role of vice president of marketing and promoted Pete Calichman to vice president of national accounts…
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VF Corp. Sees 22% Q4 Growth Fueled by Outdoor Coalition
VF Corporation saw fourth quarter revenues increase 22% to a record $1.96 billion, compared with $1.60 billion in the fourth quarter of 2006. Net income grew 51.4% for the quarter to $164.4 million from $108.6 million in the year-ago quarter. For the full
Duofold Extends PSIA and AASI Partnerships
The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), and Duofold have extended their base layer products partnership. Entering their 18th year of continued partnership, PSIA-AASI and Duofold have de
Icon Eyewear Licenses Avia and AND1 Brands
Icon Eyewear will produce and distribute sunglasses under the AND1 and Avia brands under a licensing agreement with American Sporting Goods. Icon will create AND1 sunglasses designed for the fashion forward, urban man. The Avia brand eyewear will feature
Luxottica Q4 Sales Climb 7.1% on Oakley Acquisition…
Luxottica Group SpA said Q4 sales rose 7.1% €1.19 billion ($1.72 bn) when including €88 million in Oakley sales for the last six weeks of the year. Excluding the impact of currency fluctuation, sales were up 16.2% for the quarter. Excluding Oakley, whole
Nautilus Cancels Acquisition of China Factory…
Nautilus Inc. canceled plans to buy its largest contract manufacturer in Xiamen, China. In a filing with the SEC, the company said it would likely have to forfeit the $18.5 million non-refundable deposit paid to Land America Health & Fitness Co. as part o
Columbia Reports Records Q4 Sales and Earnings, but Foresees Slowdown in Q1…
Columbia Sportswear Co. saw net sales rise 4.1% to a record $376.7 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, but the company sees troubled waters ahead, with first quarter sales expected to decline up to 2% because of weakening demand for the Col
Wolverine World Wide Again Led by Outdoor Group in 2007; Sees Strong 2008…
Wolverine World Wide is celebrating the 125-year birthday for the Wolverine brand this year, but it is the company’s Outdoor Group that is getting all the attention once again as it set the pace for revenue growth for the 2007 fourth quarter and year, wit
While Outdoor Retailer Continues to Focus on the Back Side of the Mountain…
Backcounty ski was by far the biggest category at the Backcountry Base Camp at Snowbasin as ski, boot, binding and safety equipment vendors displayed their ever growing product lines. Vendors seemed to be catering to a sport that is growing both up and d
While Outdoor Retailer Continues to Focus on the Back Side of the Mountain…
Backcounty ski was by far the biggest category at the Backcountry Base Camp at Snowbasin as ski, boot, binding and safety equipment vendors displayed their ever growing product lines. Vendors seemed to be catering to a sport that is growing both up and d
SIA: Internet, Snow Push Sales…
A relative abundance of snow pushed snow sports sales up 13% from August to December compared to the same period last year, Snowsports Industries America reported. Close to half of all dollars in reported sales so far this season were spent in December,
Unifi Halves Fiscal Q2 Loss…
Polyester yarn maker Unifi Inc., whose Repreve recycled polyester has become a major staple of sustainable apparel in the outdoor industry, said it cut its second-quarter losses 57% on a 17% increase in net sales…
Veltec Becomes Descente Licensee
Veltec has signed an agreement with Descente, Ltd. to become the licensee of the Descente brand for the cycling, triathlon, running and fitness markets, in North America and Europe beginning February 1. Descente will be a part of Veltec’s newly formed sof
Spanish Company Licenses AND 1 Brand
American Sporting Goods has licensed its basketball inspired brand, AND 1 to Basket King of Madrid, Spain. Basket King will be an official licensee for the AND 1 brand for adult, kids and team apparel products distributed throughout Eurpoe, Asia, the Midd
Garmin to Ship First Phone in Q3
Garmin International Inc. finally entered the mobile phone market with the nuvifone, an all-in-one, sleek and slim, touchscreen device that combines a premium phone, mobile web-browser, and cutting-edge personal navigator. Garmin said the touchscreen nuvi
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