VF Corporation chairman & CEO Mackey McDonald said the company is “clearly positioning” its Outdoor coalition and VF for “substantial growth” in a release last week and pointed to the results of the most recent quarter and its recent acquisition announcem
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OIF Sponsors ‘Get Fit with US’ Event
Outdoor Industry Foundation is the lead sponsor of the first Get Fit With US event to take place in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 5, 2004. The event, which coincides with National Trails Day, will launch an initiative developed by federal agencies t
Garmin Reports 28% First Quarter Sales Increase
Garmin's revenue for Q1 2004 increased 28% to $158.3 million from $123.8 million last year. Net income was $34.7 million, or 32 cents diluted EPS, compared to $41.5 million or 38 cents diluted EPS last year. Q1 net income included a $7.6 million fo
Puma Continues Rally with 65% Q1 Earnings Growth
PUMA AG has kicked off another strong year, posting a consolidated net sales increase of 29.3% to €443.8 million ($554.4 mm) versus €343.2 million ($368.2 mm) last year. On a currency-neutral basis, sales were up 33.2%. Net earnings were up 64.6% to €80.4
Luxottica Q1 Sales Rise 7.9%
Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. Net sales for the quarter improved by 7.9% to €760.4 million ($949.9 mm). Operating income for the quarter improved 7.9% to €120.1 million ($150.0 mm). Consequently, the operat
PUMA Launching Bodywear Line in U.S.
PUMA North America has launched of a new collection of bodywear designed and manufactured by Schiesser Lifestyle to be sold through their exclusive U.S. distributor, United Legwear & Bodywear…
Gander Mountain Closes IPO; Appoints New Baord
Gander Mountain Company closed its initial public offering of 6,583,750 shares of its common stock at a price of $16.00 per share, including the underwriters' over-allotment option. Under terms of the original filing, a number of Erickson family mem
GSI Commerce Hires Human Resources Chief
GSI Commerce, Inc. has hired James Flanagan, 43, to the newly created post of senior vice president of Human Resources. Flanagan, an HR executive with more than 18 years' experience, will report to Michael Rubin, chairman and CEO of the company…
Puma Market Cap Breaks the $4.0 Billion Mark…
PUMA AG rode the market even higher last week, with company shares more than doubling in the past year. Shares peaked last week at €212.70 before closing at €210.90, up 6.8% for the week and up more than 46% since the first of the year. The company’s m
Oakley Sees Health in New Sunglass Models Again; Apparel Showing Strength…
Oakley saw its third straight quarter of earnings growth and is looking at improved sell-through trends of new sunglass styles and lower inventories at Sunglass Hut as the basis for an upward revision of its sales and earnings guidance for the year…
Emu Expands U.S. Presence
EMU Australia has added Michael Fischer and Tiana Phillips to the EMU North American team. In his new role, Fischer will serve as the customer service and product line manager and will assist with product development and design for footwear, accessories a
InterBike Helps Fund Industry Associations
As the cycling season begins to heat up, Interbike is pleased to announce its advocacy and association support
program for 2004, an annual effort that provides necessary funding for a broad collection of advocacy and industry organizations at the local an
CLC Releases YTD School and Licensee Rankings
The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) announced the top-selling CLC member institutions and manufacturers for the fiscal year-to-date period July 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004. The top five schools, in ranked order were Michigan, North Carolina, Notre
Gander Mountain Opens on Nasdaq Priced at $16 a Share
Gander Mountain Company has announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 5,725,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $16.00 per share. In addition, Gander Mountain has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additi
NSGA Participation Numbers Paint a Different Picture
In spite of a 3% decline, exercise walking, remains the No. 1 participation activity surveyed by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), a position it has held for more than a decade. Data contained in NSGA’s annual “Sports Participation – Series