Accell Group Reports Increased Bicycle Sales in 2009
Accell Group N.V. said its turnover and profit in the first months of 2009 increased, compared with the same period of 2008. After a long winter, mid-March saw a good start in bicycle sales. In addition to increased bicycle sales, Accell Group also noted
Sports Direct Reiterates Guidance
Sports Direct International said despite the tough conditions, it remains confident of achieving underlying EBITDA of £135 million ($197 million.) The largest U.K. sporting-goods retailer said sales in the last six weeks were “higher than expected” gains,
Steve Madden Raises Full Year 2009 Guidance
Steve Madden expects net sales for the first quarter 2009 to be between $106 million and $107 million. This compares to net sales of $100.5 million for the first quarter of 2008. EPS for the first quarter of 2009 is expected to be in the range of 35 cents
Deckers Ups Revenue Outlook on Strong UGG Performance
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said net sales increased 37.6% to $134.2 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, versus $97.5 million last year. Diluted EPS increased 8.1% to 93 cents compared to 86 cents a year ago, domestic sales increased 29.6%
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. Elects Two New Board Members
On April 20, 2009, Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. expanded its Board of Directors to 12 members to make room for newly-elected Jerry M. Comstock, Jr. and Scott Galloway…
Gander’s Q4 Benefits from Ammo/Gun Sales; Sees Boost from Revived Direct Segment
Gander Mountain Co. reported fourth-quarter revenues increased 5.2% to $334.1 million from $317.6 million a year ago. Net earnings more than doubled to $13 million, or 54 cents a share, from $5.8 million, or 25 cents, a year ago. Retail segment sales for
Top 50 Tennis Centers Recognized
The “Top 50 Tennis Welcome Centers of 2008” were recognized by the Tennis Industry Association, U.S. Tennis Association and the trade magazine Racquet Sports Industry. The tennis facilities honored all exhibited excellent participation figures involving n
Fila USA Partners With AmericanForests.org
Fila USA established a new tree planting collaboration with AmericanForests.org, the nation's oldest non-profit dedicated to funding and overseeing tree planting programs in the U.S. and globally. Fila had been exploring partnerships with tree planti
Forzani Sponsors Canadian Soccer Association
The Canadian Soccer Association and The Forzani Group Ltd. announced a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Canadian Soccer Association's Mini Soccer Festival Program presented by BMO. The partnership incorporates all of The Forzani Group's c
Report: DeLong Sportswear Dissolving
The landscape of the award jacket business may have just changed dramatically. According to a report in a local Iowa paper, DeLong Sportswear Inc. has abruptly closed three locations in the state as part of a move to dissolve the company. The report said
Etnies Sponsors Action Sports Film Series
Etnies will sponsor the Action Sports Film Series at the Newport Beach Film Festival, an international showcase of films celebrating athletes and filmmakers pushing limits in action sports. Running from April 24-30 the Action Sports Film Series will incl
Report: Brown Shoe Co. to Announce Layoffs, Closings
Brown Shoe Company, a major footwear retailer based in St. Louis, MO., will announce layoffs and store store closings, according to a report by KPLR TV in St. Louis. The report indicates that the company will implement “worker seperation” over the next tw
Fiskars Outdoor Hires VP, Commercial Sales
Fiskars Outdoor – Americas, the parent of Gerber and Brunton, said Keith E. Paxton had joined their team as the Vice-President of Commercial Sales, effective March 2009. Paxton's responsibilities include leadership of the American Sales Team, market
Vail Resorts: Season to Date Skier Visits, Lift Tickets Down
Vail Resorts, Inc. said season to date total skier visits through April 12, 2009 for the company's five mountain resorts were down 6.2% compared to the prior year season to date period ending April 13, 2008. Season to date total lift ticket revenue t
Second Largest Mall Operator Lands in Bankruptcy Court
General Growth Properties Inc. filed the biggest real estate bankruptcy in U.S. history last week after amassing $27 billion in debt during an acquisition spree that turned it into the second-largest shopping mall owner in the U.S. The company listed $29.
