Lacrosse Footwear Inc. saw sales increase for the third quarter of 2008, largely driven by the company’s continued penetration of the military and niche work segments. Lacrosse reported consolidated net sales of $40.3 million for the third quarter ended S
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Billabong Raises Guidance
Billabong International upgraded its guidance due to the benefits of a falling Australian dollar. At the company's annual general meeting in Australia, Billabong CEO Derek O'Neill said that Billabong now was forecasting earnings per share growth
Decreasing Traffic Drops Cabela’s Q3 Comps 9%
Despite a low-teens increase in third quarter revenues, diminishing customer traffic and a volatile retail environment kept comps for Cabela’s Inc. in the red for the period ended Sept. 27…
NSGA Names Five to Hall of Fame
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee announced today that it has elected five new members be inducted into the Hall of Fame next May – one retailer and four manufacturers…
Outdoor Research Hires New PR Coordinator
Outdoor Research has hired Christian Folk as Public Relations Coordinator. While Christian officially starts in the position on Nov. 3, 2008 he has worked at Outdoor Research for the past 2 years…
Obama Would Monitor Chinese Imports
Sen. Barack Obama has told the National Council of Textile Organizations that he favors monitoring imports of Chinese textiles and apparel once safeguards are removed at year end. If elected President, he said he would also preserve the yarn forward rule
NSGA Names Five to Hall of Fame
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee has elected five new members to be inducted into the Hall of Fame next May, one retailer and four manufacturers. Hank Derleth, Ripon Athletic; the late Gerry O'Keefe, Spalding/Brunswick/PGA Victor/Sc
NanoHorizons Names Textile VP
NanoHorizons Inc. appointed Timothy Skedzuhn to the position of VP, textile business. Skedzuhn has more than 20 years of executive sales leadership experience with a recognized expertise in the application of antimicrobial solutions. Prior to joining Nano
PacSun Rejects Adrenalina’s New Bid
Insisting it has lined up investors, Adrenalina upped its bid to buy Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. for $5.00 a share, or an aggregate of approximately $329 million, in a combination of cash and stock. But Pacific Sunwear quickly rejected the new offe
TAPS Board Halts Merger with PIA
The board of directors for the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) has voted not to forward a proposed merger with the Paddlesports Industry Association (PIA) to its members for their vote. The decision to halt unification comes after an audit reveal
Under Armour Reports 28.1% Q3 Profit Gain; Slightly Lowers FY08 Outlook
Under Armour Inc. posted healthy third quarter profits on strong sales gains, but it slightly lowered its full-year outlook due to the economic environment. In the third quarter, net revenues increased 24.1% to $231.9 million from $186.9 million a year ag
SCARPA Centralizes U.S. Headquarters
SCARPA North America plans to unify its offices, warehouse, shipping/receiving facilities and warranty/repair division in a new headquarters located in Boulder, CO. The new facility will be up and running by the first of the year. Currently, SCARPA North
Billabong Raises Guidance Due to Falling Aussie Dollar
Billabong International upgraded its guidance due to the benefits of a falling Australian dollar. At the company's annual general meeting in Australia, Billabong CEO Derek O'Neill said that Billabong now was forecasting earnings per share growth
Boot Barn Purchases 22 Retail Stores
Boot Barn Holding Corp. has completed the purchase of twenty-two retail stores in Arizona (12), New Mexico (9) and Nevada (1) from BTWW Retail, L.P. The 22-store acquisition boosts Boot Barn’s position to the largest player in western themed retail in the
Rocky Brands Sales Down for Q3
Rocky Brands, Inc. saw net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2008 of $72.5 million versus net sales of $82.3 million in the third quarter of 2007. The company reported net income of $2.4 million, or 43 cents per diluted share, versus net income
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