Shimano saw net sales increase 24.0% to ¥99.79 billion ($831.2 mm) for the first half ended June 30 from ¥80.49 billion ($696.2 mm) during the year-ago period. Sales increased in each of its three divisions as well as in each region across the globe…
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The New Green Consumer…
With sustainable manufacturing and materials coming to the forefront of the outdoor industry over the past few show seasons, it is becoming more apparent that “green” design is much more than a passing fad. While many trends in outdoor and snowsports are
SIA and Industry Partners Create New Program For Youth Snow Sports
A new interactive CD that teaches children “best practices” for snow sports will be available free this fall for use by physical education and classroom teachers, recreation directors, and other professionals involved in getting children active. Develope
SIA and Industry Partners Create New Program For Youth Snow Sports
A new interactive CD that teaches children “best practices” for snow sports will be available free this fall for use by physical education and classroom teachers, recreation directors, and other professionals involved in getting children active. Develope
Billabong Posts 24% Fiscal 2007 Sales Growth
Billabong International Limited saw net profit jump 14.6% to A$167.2 million ($131.4 mm) for fiscal 2007, or 19.2% in constant currency terms. Sales revenue climbed 24.1% in constant currency terms (20.1% in reported terms) to A$1.2 billion ($943.1 mm). I
Foot Locker Posts Q2 Net Loss on 7.3% Comps Decline
Foot Locker, Inc. reported a net loss of $18 million, or 12 cents per share, for the second quarter ended August 4, 2007 compared to net income of $14 million, or 9 cents per share, last year. Second quarter sales decreased 1.5%, to $1,283 million this ye
Heelys’ Largest Shareholder Takes Spot on Board
Heelys, Inc. has expanded its board of directors to eight and has selected Gary L. Martin to join the board and serve as its non-executive Chairman. Mr. Martin, 61, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Southwest Corporation, which is Heelys
Tecnica NA Taps Former Marker Exec As New CEO
John Stahler, chairman and CEO of the Tecnica Group, North America, will step down from that post on October 1. Peter Weaver, a former CEO of Marker International, has been selected to replace Stahler as the new CEO of the Tecnica Group, North America. We
Ruff Wear Expands Team
Ruff Wear is expanding its marketing team and sales force in North America to meet the needs of customers in both the outdoor retail and specialty pet markets. To help drive this expansion, Ruff Wear tapped Gary Fleshman, director of sales, to also overse
Fila Names National Sales Manager for Golf
Fila USA named athletic apparel industry veteran Peter Holmberg as its national sales manager, golf & corporate. Mr. Holmberg will report to Fila USA director of golf, Jeff Clark…
RBK and Crosby Launch SC87 Brand
Reebok Sidney Crosby are teaming up to introduce apparel, footwear and hockey equipment under the Rbk SC87 brand name…
Spyder Adds Execs to NA and Euro Teams
Spyder recently hired seasoned professionals with extensive brand growth experience for its Spyder Europe office and Boulder headquarters. Kirk Graham leads the brand’s wholly-owned subsidiary Spyder Europe office in Baar, Switzerland as General Manager,
SGMA Takes Spring Market Management In-House
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association is assuming the day-to-day responsibilities of its trade show by bringing management of the SGMA Spring Market in-house, starting immediately. Plans are now underway for the 2nd Annual SGMA Spring Market (June
Easton-Bell Q2 Profits Soar on Better Margins…
Easton Bell Sports finished its first full quarter after the merger between Easton and Riddell-Bell Sports anniversaried in March with low-single-digit organic sales growth that led to very strong bottom line growth. Most of the sales increase came from t
OR Summer Market: Apparel Trends Swing Towards Tech and Green…
While lifestyle apparel is generally the theme of OR Summer Market, many of the more technical companies were offering a healthy balance between performance, sport-specific apparel and more casual, lifestyle offerings. Part of this trend is linked to the