M.J. Soffe to Produce Wounded Warrior Apparel
M.J. Soffe has established a licensing agreement with the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit that offers programs and services to help injured servicemen, to sell apparel and hats under the organization's logo…
Rocky Sees Q2 Sales Fall 15.4% on Slimmer Orders
Rocky Brands, Inc. said sales for second quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased 15.4% to $51.2 million versus net sales of $60.5 million in the second quarter of 2008. The company reported a net loss of $1.4 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, versus n
Acushnet Golf Profits Fall 36% on Double-Digit Sales Decline
Fortune Brands, Inc., the parent company behind the Cobra, Titleist and Footjoy brands, reported that net sales for the second quarter were $1.74 billion, down 17%, as the stability of the spirits business tempered double-digit sales declines for the comp
REI Expands Spring 2010 Lines
Recreational Equipment, Inc. announced its spring 2010 line of exclusive REI-brand gear and apparel, including new and revised product and apparel offerings designed for backcountry, backpacking, active and urban lifestyles…
The North Face Opens Store in Andorra
The North Face announced the opening a new retail partnership store in principality of Andorra…
Deckers’ Sales Climb 12.5% in Q2; Net Down 33.3% Before Charges
Deckers Outdoor Corp.'s sales in the second quarter increased 12.5% to $102.5 million versus $91.1 million a year ago. The owner of Uggs and Teva netted a profit of $2.9 million, or 22 cents a share, in the period against a loss of $3.8 million, or 2
A.T. Cross Reports Q2 Sales Fall 13.7%; Native, Costa Del Mar Show Strength
A.T. Cross Company, which owns the Native Eyewear and Costa Del Mar eyewear brands, among others, reported net income for the second quarter of 2009 was $600,000, or 4 cents per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $1.9 million, or 12 cents
Kellwood Completes Bond Swap Offer
Kellwood Co., the owner of American Recreation Products, said Thursday it has completed a crucial bond exchange that had appeared to unravel earlier this month….
Black Diamond Remodels Salt Lake City Facility
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., the maker of climbing and skiing equipment, said it completed a substantial 11,000-foot remodel of its Salt Lake City facility, which includes many energy-saving materials, a major ERP software system upgrade and custom hot f
Asics’ Sponsor Ryan Hall to Run NYC Marathon
ASICS athlete Ryan Hall has announced he will run the ING New York City Marathon, November 1. The event will represent its 40th year, and is considered one of only five of the “Major Marathons” in the world…
Performance Bicycle Cuts Jobs
Performance Bicycle cut staff earlier in the week, according to report in the Charlotte Observer. CEO Jim Thompson didn't reveal the amount of positions that were affected…
RECALL: Buster Brown and Co.’s Clog Children’s Shoes
The U.S. Coonsumer Safety Commission and Brown Shoe Co. Inc. have announced the recall of Buster Brown and Co.'s Clog Children's Shoes after Brown Shoe received two reports that decorative wheels detached from the shoe…
Riddell Inc. to Face Jury Trial in Heat Stroke Case
A federal judge in Ohio last Monday concluded that Riddell Inc. had a duty to warn former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer that its helmets and shoulder pads could contribute to heat stroke when used in hot conditions. Stringer died nea
Potential CIT Bankruptcy Could Rattle Retail
CIT Group Inc., a significant lender to small and medium-size businesses in the retail industry, could be forced into bankruptcy proceedings barring a last-minute deal to renegotiate its sizeable debt load. A bankruptcy threatens to disrupt the flow of m
Outdoor Apparel Vendors Adjusting to Downturn
Despite the economic downturn and a drastic pullback in inventories, the design and innovation machine hasn’t been turned off for outdoor apparel manufacturers. As expected, many of the same themes – lighter, moisture-management, eco-friendly, sun protect
