Crocs Taps New CFO
Crocs, Inc. said Jeff Lasher has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective April 28, 2011…
Columbia Sportswear’s Q1 Earnings Jump 38 Percent
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported net income increased 38 percent to $12.8 million, or 37 cents per share, compared to net income of $9.2 million, or 27 cents, for the first quarter of 2010. Sales increased 11 percent to $333.1 million from $300.4 million
Unifi Q3 Earnings Hit by Rising Cost of Polyester Feedstocks
Unifi, Inc.'s net sales increased 15 percent in the third quarter ended March 27, but rising oil prices – the main feedstock for polyester – caused the company to report a net loss of $4.0 million, or 20 cents per share, compared to net income of $80
Taylor Brands Hires Western Regional Sales Manager
Taylor Brands, LLC announced that John O'Rourke has been hired as regional sales manager west. In this position, O'Rourke will manage the Western United States and the Canadian Regions for Taylor Brands, and concentrate on the sporting goods an
LAPD to Continue Testing Currie Technologies E-Bike
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Bicycle Coordination Unit is moving forward with testing and evaluation of IZIP Express Police Bicycles at special events to further explore their viability under actual patrol conditions…
Sof Sole Teams Up with Authors Around Marathon Series
Sof Sole and co-authors Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea of Run Like A Mother will join forces at several Rock 'n' Roll marathons this year to provide informative presentations for participants and present new product offerings from Sof Sole
Accell Group N.V. Buys Stake in Newly Public German Rival Derby Cycle
Accell Group N.V. disclosed it acquired a 5.7 percent stake in newly public Derby Cycle A.G. a day after its German rival raised its revenue and earnings guidance…
RECALL: CAMP USA
Camp USA, Inc. of Broomfield, CO. is voluntarily recalling 15,500 Photon carabiners and Photon and Mach Express quickdraws because the gates may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls, the U.S. Consumer Prod
DC Shoes Appoints VP of Sales, Americas
Donavon Dartez has been appointed as DC Shoes' new senior vice president of sales, Americas. For the past three years he served as director of sales for Volcom, where he was instrumental in the company's expansion, overseeing sales for the depar
Oeko-Tex Association Issues 100,000th Certificate
International Oeko-Tex Association issued its 100,000th certificate since establishing its Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification system for textiles tested for harmful substances. Currently, over 9,500 companies in total in 90 countries throughout the world
Wenger Donates to Japanese Relief Efforts
Wenger, maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife, announced it has donated over 1,800 Wenger products to aid the disaster relief effort in Japan…
Wolverine World Wide Ups Guidance on 16.1 Percent Rise in Q1 Revenues
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported that strong consumer demand and accelerated revenue growth across its brand portfolio generated record performance in the first quarter of 2011. Revenues rose 16.1 percent to $330.9 million, prompting the company to ra
FWS Announces Gray Wolves Recovered in Western Great Lakes
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has announced a proposal to remove gray wolves in the Western Great Lakes area – which includes Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin – from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife because wolves hav
Bauer Fiscal Third Quarter Loss Widens Despite Double-Digit Revenue Gains
Bauer Performance Sports, in its first report since going public on March 10, reported revenues jumped 46.4 percent in its fiscal third quarter ended Feb. 28, to CN$48.4 million…
Head N.V. Full Year Net Income Falls on Prior Year One-Time Gain
As noted in an early preliminary report Head N.V. rose 5.0 percent on a constant-currency basis in 2010 for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, due primarily to a boost from winter sports sales that were a result of an especially severe winter…
