Neftali Feliz Signs with 3N2
The Texas Rangers’ Neftali Feliz signed a multi-year endorsement contract with 3N2, a Florida-based designer and developer of high performance baseball and softball footwear. Feliz will compete in customized 3N2 baseball cleats and performance appar
Dick’s SG Q2 Results Exceed Forecast; Full Year Estimates Raised
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter increased by 3.7% to $1.13 billion for the period ended August 1, 2009, due primarily to the opening of new stores and the addition of e-commerce sales, partially offset by a 4.1%
Sears Posts Loss on Charges, Weak Sales
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a loss of $94 million, or 79 cents a share, in its second quarter ended Aug 1. Excluding special items such as a 32 cents-a share charge for store closings and severance, and a 22 cents-per-share charge for domestic pension p
Former Marmot Designer Launches Jigsaw Pass
Jeff Blakely, former Marmot Director of Equipment, has launched Jigsaw Pass, a design cycle consulting firm. Jigsaw Pass will work to create outdoor lifestyle, clothing, and equipment for manufacturers and ultimately aimed at the outdoor athlete…
POMA Taps Miller to Lead Organization
Recently, at the Annual Business Conference in St. Louis, MO, the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) Board of Directors voted Bill Miller from a standing board member to a two-year term to lead the organization…
PacSun Sees Q2 Sales Fall on 24% Comps Plummets
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. said net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 ended August 1, 2009, were $243 million versus net sales from continuing operations of $313 million for the second quarter weeks) of fiscal 2008 ended August 2, 2008.
Christy Sports to Host Powder Daze Sales Event
Christy Sports, a ski and snowboard retailer in Colorado, today announced it will host its Powder Daze sale event that will kick off the upcoming ski and snowboard season beginning Labor Day weekend…
Fleet Feet’s Comps Jump 8.4% in First Half
Fleet Feet, Inc. reported that it continues to experience double-digit growth despite the poor economy. Sales in the first half grew 12% to $47.3 million. June has been the strongest month year-to-date with an increase of 14.1% over 2008. Comparative stor
Descente Posts Net Loss in Fiscal Q1 as Revenues Slide 10%
Descente Ltd. posted a 9.9% decrease in revenues for the fiscal first quarter. Total consolidated worldwide revenues were ¥15.26 billion ($157 mm) for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, compared to ¥16.94 billion ($162 mm) in the year-ago quarter…
Daiwa Seiko Fiscal Q1 Revenues and Profits Sink Double-Digits
Daiwa Seiko Inc. saw fiscal first quarter revenues decline 12.6% to ¥16.56 billion ($170 mm) for the period ended June 30, compared to ¥18.94 billion ($181 mm) in the year-ago quarter. Operating income fell 32.3% to ¥1.38 billion ($14 mm) for the quarter
Sport Footwear Gives Back Q1 Gains in Q2
The euphoria the sport footwear market experienced in the first quarter very quickly dissipated in the second quarter as the market struggled against the headwinds created by a difficult economy, cooler and wetter weather and tough comparisons to last yea
Yonex Fiscal Q1 Net Income Falls on Revenue Dip
Yonex Company Ltd fiscal first quarter revenues dipped 3.0% to ¥8.93 billion ($92 mm) for the three-month period ended June 30 from ¥9.21 billion ($88 mm) in the year-ago quarter. Net income plummeted 71.2% to ¥121 million ($1 mm) versus ¥421 billion ($4
Cordura Launches Cordura Cares Program
Invista's Cordura brand team recently launched a new sustainability platform: the Cordura Cares program. The program consists of three “pillars” – Sustainable Performance, Enduring Materials, and Corporate Responsibility. The most tangible aspect of
Millet to Launch Rope Recycling Program
Millet has teamed up with Rhodia, a polyamide recycling company, to develop a system for recovering and re-using polyamide waste. Consumers are asked to return used ropes to retailers in exchange for a discount on a new Millet rope…
Otis Technology, Inc. Partners with New Representative Agencies
Otis Technology, Inc., a manufacturer of gun cleaning systems, announced the partnership of two new Sales Representative Agencies. Ken Jefferies & Associates, (KJA) has partnered with Otis to support the South East region. Sportco Marketing, Inc. has part
