Asics America Sees Double-Digit Q1 Gain
Asics America Group, which includes the United States, Brazil and Canada, reported sales on a currency-neutral (C-N) basis rose 10.2 percent in its first quarter ended June 30. Operating profit and net income before taxes slightly rose 0.3 percent and 1.4
The Buckle’s Comps Rise 2.1 Percent in August
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales for the four weeks ended Aug. 3 increased 2.1 percent from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended Aug. 4, 2012. Net sales increased 16.7 percent to $77.2 million from net sales of $6
Fox Factory IPO Imputes Rich Valuation
Fox Factory Holding Corp. said it will offer 8,571,429 shares of its common stock at $15.00 a share, or the top of the range targeted last month. The price, which equates to more than 10 times forward adjusted EBITDA, values Fox Factory Founder Robert C.
HanesBrands Raises More Than $4.2 Million for Arts Council
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, Hanes and Gear for Sports, announced that the company and its employees surpassed their goal and raised $346,083 for the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County during its 2013 employee campaign…
Zumiez Shows Slight Gain in July Comps
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 3, increased 19.3 percent to $56.1 million, compared to $47.0 million in the year-ago month. Comparable store sales increased 0.8 percent…
Participation in Outdoor Recreation Reached Six-year High in 2012
Participation in 114 types of outdoor recreation reached a six-year high in 2012 with 142 million Americans ages six and older enjoying the outdoors. While that marked an increase of about 800,000 since 2011, participation by adolescent girls dropped six-
Danner Launches National Media Campaign
Danner boots announced the launch of its new national media campaign for fall 2013. Titled “An American Tradition,” the campaign will focus on core Danner categories while paying homage to the company’s rich heritage and values as an Ame
Spy Inc. Grows Sales 7 Percent, Names CFO and Director
Spy Inc. continued its turnaround by reporting a 7 percent increase in the sale of its Spy-branded sunglasses and other products in the second quarter and appointing a CFO and direct with extensive public company experience…
Blake Griffin/Chris Paul in Foot Locker BTS Commercial
Foot Locker, Inc. unveiled one of the latest in its series of national advertising spots to promote its “Approved” sneakers and gear. The commercial stars Los Angeles Clippers teammates and NBA All-Stars Blake Griffin and Chris Paul…
Imports of Camping Apparel and Gear Continue Rise in June
U.S. imports of camping apparel and gear rose 6.17 percent to $826 million in June compared with May, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau…
Ecco to Sponsor 2013 European Solheim Cup Team
Danish brand Ecco has been named “Official Footwear Supplier” to the 2013 European Solheim Cup team and will create special-edition shoes exclusively for the squad’s players and captains…
Palladium Appoints Marketing Director
Palladium appointed Matthew Pantoja as the brand’s senior director of marketing. Most recently, Pantoja served as head of entertainment for Reebok…
Black Diamond Lowers Guidance Despite Record Second Quarter Sales
Black Diamond Inc. reported sales rose 22 percent to a record $38.9 million in the second quarter ended June 30, while gross margins rose 120 basis points to 40.3 percent. However, the company lowered its guidance for revenue and gross margin for the full
K2 Sports Appoints VP, General Manager of K2 Canada
K2 Sports promoted Dominic McKenna, a long-time member of the K2 Sports leadership team, to vice president/general manager of K2 Canada, effective immediately…
Nike Ends Relationship with Ryan Braun
Nike has terminated its contract with Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, nearly two weeks after the five-time All Star was suspended for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy…
