Mountain Khakis Launches Corporate Sales Program
Mountain Khakis has launched its RearGear Team Apparel and Uniform Program, a corporate sales program available to companies and organizations choosing to streamline their team’s on-duty appearance…
Study: Team Sports Participation Increases Some Unhealthy Behaviors
A new study finds while most parents might think participation in team sports doesn’t necessarily result in teenage boys adopting healthier behaviors, it is actually associated with increased fighting and drinking…
Puma AG Sees Declines in All Regions and Segments in Third Quarter
Puma AG saw its business turn negative in the third quarter after posting flat growth in Q2, led by a downward turn in the U.S. market. Consolidated net sales declined 6.3% in third quarter on a currency-adjusted basis, and revenues declined 5.5% to S
Big 5 Third Quarter Profits Soar on Lower Costs and Rising Sales
Big 5 Sporting Goods' Q3 earnings surged 77.8% due to a combination of improving sales, slightly better merchandising margins and lower expenses. The 1.6% comp decline represented its second straight quarterly gain and its strongest comp since the Q4
Sport Chalet Cuts Fiscal Q2 Losses Despite Steep Comp Drop
Sport Chalet's sales decreased 7.9% in the second quarter ended Sept. 27, to $88.8 million as comps fell 12.4%. But its net losses were slashed to $1.2 million, or 9 cents a share, from $4.2 million, or 30 cents, a year ago. The Los Angeles-based spo
OIA: September Outdoor Sales Down in Spite of Holiday Shift
According to the most recent OIA Topline Report, sales for chain, internet, and specialty outdoor stores declined 4% compared to last September, moving from $350 muillion to $336 million. This decline occurred in spite of a holiday shift, moving Labor Day
Mountain Equipment Co-op Introduces MEC Bikes
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) unveiled its inaugural line of bicycles, online at www.mec.ca/bikes. The collection includes eleven styles in four categories – mountain, road, specialty and urban. Three are available in frames that are specifically designe
ATK Receives $93 Million in Orders for Additional Small-Caliber Ammunition
Alliant Techsystems said it has received an additional $93 million in orders for small caliber ammunition from the U.S. Army Sustainment Command in Rock Island, Ill…
Urban Outfitters Third Quarter Comps Dip 2%
Urban Outfitters reported that total company net sales increased by 6% to $506 million for the fiscal third quarter versus the same quarter last year. Total company comparable store net sales declined 2%. Direct-to-consumer net sales jumped 21% and whole
TJX’s October Comps Surge 10%, Hikes EPS Guidance
The TJX Cos. reported sales for the four-week period ended Oct. 31, were $1.7 billion, up 15% over the $1.5 billion achieved a year ago. Consolidated comps increased 10%…
Crocs Q3 Revenues Inch Up on Direct Segment; Swings to Profit
Crocs, Inc. reported revenues for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 increased 1.7% to $177.1 million compared to revenues of $174.2 million in the year ago period, ahead of the company’s guidance for revenues between $150 and $160 million. The compan
Escalade Records Profit Despite Sharp Sales Drop
Escalade, Inc. reported net income for the third quarter of 2009 increased to $618,000, or 5 cents a share, against a loss of $1.37 million, or 11 cents, a year ago. Sporting Goods net revenues this quarter were down significantly compared with same quart
Nike Introduces N7 Collection
Nike Inc. will debut the Nike N7 Collection, a select range of performance footwear designed with the environment and the future of Native American communities in mind. The N7 Collection will be sold exclusively through 33 Nike Factory Stores in the U.S.
Osiris Shoes Names New CEO
Osiris Shoes named Tony Chen as president and CEO and Doug Weston as vice president. Chen and Weston are both founding partners of the company, and each have over twenty years of Action Sports and brand management. Chen previously served as the VP of Int
Ride Snowboards Names U.S. Sales/Mktg Manager
Ride Snowboards promoted Rockies sales rep Shawn Penrod to U.S. Sales & Marketing Manager, where he’ll serve as the liaison between the company and its reps and dealers. Penrod will also oversee domestic advertising, promotions, events and communica
