Reaching 145.7 million Americans, the outdoor recreation population has grown larger, younger, and become more
dedicated over a six-year study period, according to the 2004 Outdoor Recreation Participation Study for the United States, released this week b
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PUMA Sees Q2 Profits Jump Nearly 49%; Backlog Up 21.9%
PUMA reported that second quarter consolidated sales increased by 17.1% to €352.3 million ($424.3 mm). The Apparel segment realized the strongest growth of 26.3% to €98.7 million ($118.9 mm). Footwear was up 13.3% to €229.0 million ($275.8 mm) and Accesso
Johnson Outdoors Closes Two Watercraft Facilities
Johnson Outdoors plans to outsource manufacturing at its Grand Rapids, Michigan facility, and to shift production from Mansonville, Canada to its Old Town, Maine operation, as part of the Company’s on-going efforts to increase efficiency and improve prof
Luxottica Earnings Jump 17% on 14% Sales Gain
Luxottica Reported that consolidated net sales for the second quarter improved by 13.7% to €803.5 million. Consolidated operating income for the quarter improved year-over-year by 24.3% to €139.1 million. Consequently, consolidated operating margin for th
Icebreaker Opens New U.S. Facility
Icebreaker has opened the doors of its U.S. customer service and distribution center located in Santa Barbara, California. In a move to establish greater reach in the U.S. market, Icebreaker is now positioned to serve its existing and future U.S. retaile
Arctic Edge Hires Pine as New VP-Sales and Marketing
Arctic Edge LLC, North American distributors of 66ºNORTH, has hired marketing executive Karim Pine as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Pine will help build and support key accounts and hire and manage the sales team. Karim Pine is the former pro
ASICS Opens the Books to Successes…
In uncharacteristic fashion, ASICS America Corp. last week reported that sales for the first half of 2004 increased 9.5% to $111.1 million versus the first half of 2003. Footwear sales outpaced total sales, increasing 11.2% for H1…
K2 Inc. Sees Mix of Organic and Acquired Growth in Q2; Europe Comes Together…
K2 continued its trend of double digit sales increases fueled by acquisitions and, with one exception, strong organic growth among its core brands…
VF Corp. Builds on Outdoor Coalition Success in Q2; TNF Management Promoted…
The acquisitions of Nautica, Vans, Kipling, and Napapiji added $126 million to the top line for VF Corporation, but it was another exceptional quarter for The North Face that helped establish the company’s Outdoor Coalition as the darling of the corporati
VF Corp. Builds on Outdoor Coalition Success in Second Quarter…
The acquisitions of Nautica, Vans, Kipling, and Napapiji added $126 million to the top line for VF Corporation, but it was another exceptional quarter for The North Face that helped establish the company’s Outdoor Coalition as the darling of the corporati
U.S. Remains Strong for Lafuma…
Lafuma reported this week that fiscal third quarter sales declined year on year by 0.5% to €45.6 million ($65.3 mm) compared to last year when the company posted sales of €50.9 million ($55.6 mm). International sales decreased in the third quarter as well
K2 Inc. Sees Mix of Organic and Acquired Growth in Q2; Europe Comes Together…
K2 continued its trend of double digit sales increases fueled by acquisitions and, with one exception, strong organic growth among its core brands. This combination boosted second quarter net income by 28.8% to $6.2 million. Total sales at K2 increased 25
ASICS First Half Sales Up 9.5%; Increases Market Share
ASICS America Corporation reported that sales for the first half of 2004 were $111.1 million, an increase of 9.5% over 2003. The company continues its focus on running, the largest segment of the athletic footwear industry, showing footwear sales increasi
REI and Leave No Trace Launch Youth Education Program
REI and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics have launched a new program designed to educate children about the outdoors, and the responsible use of public lands.
The Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids (PEAK) program, based on the seven Lea
TNF Shuffles the Executive Deck
Steve Rendle has been appointed to the position of President, The North Face – Americas, and Todd Spaletto to the position of Vice President of Sales for the US. Steve will report to Mike Egeck, President of VF Outdoor – Americas. Reporting to Todd will b