During the second quarter of 2007, adidas Group revenues grew 3% on a currency-neutral basis. In euro terms, Group sales decreased by 1.6% to € 2.40 billion ($3.2 bn) in the second quarter of 2007 from € 2.43 billion ($3.06 bn) in 2006. Second quarter gro
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Everlast Revs Jump 24%
Everlast Worldwide Inc. reported revenues for the second quarter increased 24% to $12.2 million, compared to $9.8 million in the same period in 2006. Growth in net revenue resulted from a 28% increase in sporting goods sales to a record $8.7 million. The
Black Diamond Hires Crouse and Thesenga
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. announced several key personnel changes to strengthen their team and meet continued strategic growth objectives. In the past two years, Black Diamond has made major investments in its infrastructure, opened BD Asia in Zhuhai
prAna Acquires Scapegoat Outerwear
prAna has acquired Sacapegoat for an undisclosed sum. The deal is intended to expand its product offering to include a premium line of technical outerwear marketed as “Scapegoat by prAna.” This acquisition also marks a strategic partnership between Scape
ADA Finds Success With First Member-Owned Show…
After becoming fully member-owned in January, the next task for the Athletic Dealers of America buying group was preparing for the Spring Session, held July 19 through 22 in Louisville, KY. Pete Snyder, president of the ADA, talked with Sports Executive W
Unifi Ousts CEO and Purges Board; Will Close Plant…
Unifi terminated Brian Parke as the chairman, president and chief executive officer of the company, effective immediately. Parke had been president of the company since 1999; CEO since 2000…
ITC Report Gives OIA and SIA Tools in Trade Negotiations
The U.S. International Trade Commission released a report that supports Outdoor Industry Association’s and SnowSports Industries America’s assertion that no commercially viable production of performance outerwear pants and jackets is available in the Unit
Gildan Q3 Earnings Climb on 24.7% Sales Gain…
Gildan Activewear reported Q3 sales jumped 24.7% to $291.6 million from $233.9 million a year ago. The increase was due to $30.5 million of sock sales pursuant to the acquisition of Kentucky Derby Hosiery and an 11.6% increase in unit sales volumes for ac
NexCen Inks Deal to Open 100 Athlete’s Foot Stores
NexCen Brands, Inc. signed a 20-year deal with TAF Mid-America Enterprises, Inc., a domestic and international franchisee of The Athlete's Foot for the last 17 years, to open a minimum of 100 additional TAF stores over the next 14 years. The minimum
International Trade Commission Report Supports OIA and SIA Position
Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) and SnowSports Industries America’s (SIA) assertion that no commercially viable production of performance outerwear pants and jackets in the United States was confirmed by a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) re
RECALL: Raleigh Bicycles
Raleigh America, Inc. and the CPSC are recalling approximately 1.200 2007 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks, because the forks can break causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. Raleigh America has received th
RECALL: Raleigh Bicycles
Raleigh America, Inc. and the CPSC are recalling approximately 1.200 2007 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks, because the forks can break causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. Raleigh America has received th
Dorel Sees Bikes Drive Sales, But Net Down on Restructuring
Dorel Industries Inc. recorded a 5.3% increase in second quarter net revenues to $459.0 million from $435.9 million for the same period last year. Net income for the period was $10.8 million or 32 cents per diluted share, down 39.7% from $17.9 million or
Warschawski Inks PR Deal with W.L. Gore
Warschawski has been retained by W.L. Gore & Associates as its national public relations agency of record. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Warschawski is responsible for handling marketing and public relations activities for the GORE-TEX and
New Sierra Club Report Reinforces OIA Economic Findings
A new report released by the Sierra Club shows that the economics of the West have shifted dramatically over the past few decades. Mining, timber, and oil–the industries that shaped the old West–no longer drive the region’s economy. Today, the report fi