Deckers Outdoor Corporation net sales increased 39% to a record of $35.7 million for the 2003 fourth quarter versus $25.8 million in the same period last year. Net earnings for the quarter rose 81% to $2,464,000, compared to net earnings of $1,363,000 las
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Don Ruttenberg to Plead Guilty in JFF Fraud Probe
Don-Allen Ruttenberg, former executive vice president of Just For Feet, Inc. (JFF), has been charged with conspiracy to commit securities fraud, wire fraud, and submitting false statements to the auditors of JFF. Ruttenberg has agreed to plead guilty to
Head Q4 Net Income Plunges 77% Despite 19% Sales Gain
Head N.V. reported that net revenues for the fourth quarter increased 19.2% to $161.8 million from $131.8 million in the year-ago period. Net income plunged 76.7% to $1.9 million from $8.4 million in Q4 2002. Net revenues for the year increased 11.3% to
Columbia and Oakley Clean Up Fakes…
Columbia Sportswear recently joined forces with southern Chinese authorities to raid Lianxing Garments Company, located in Zhongshan City, China. The raid is part of an aggressive campaign to stamp out counterfeiters and protect Columbia's unique br
And Heads to U.S. Court in Stripe Fight…
In other adidas news, the company has reportedly filed suit against U.S. Polo Association in the U.S. District Court in Portland for trademark infringement. The suit claims that a USPA shoe is a copy of the adidas Superstar product, but with one less str
Joyce Out, Fields In, as Germans Make adidas America Changes
adidas America has announced that Joe Fields will join adidas America as Senior Vice President of Sales and Retail. He will report to Erich Stamminger, the Executive Baord Member that now heads the Portland unit. Tim Joyce, who has held the SVP role since
Rock and Ice Singles Out Bouldering
Rock and Ice magazine will expand its reach and coverage of climbing's fastest growing category with its new Bouldering Issue. “Just five years ago, bouldering was a subsport and only a handful of companies made products specific for it,” says Rock a
Aldila Narrows Q4 Loss Despite JV Charges
Aldila, Inc. reported net sales of $9.8 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003 compared to $9.1 million in the same quarter of 2002. ALDA reported a net loss of $1.3 million, or 26 cents per share, for Q4 2003 compared to a net loss of $1
K2 Inc. Quadruples Q4 Net Income on 52% Sales Gain
K2 Inc. reported that fourth quarter sales increased 51.8% to $193.8 million from $127.7 million in the 2002 fourth quarter. Diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter increased 133% to 7 cents, including one cent benefit relating to a gain on the s
Ashworth to Run Merchandiser Contest for Callaway Apparel
Ashworth, Inc. announced a call to their accounts to participate in the first annual Callaway Golf apparel Merchandiser of the Year Award. A National Callaway Golf apparel presentation contest will begin on March 1st with the winners being selected in mid
Huffy Q4 Loss Widens on Sales Decline; Will Make Gen-X Cuts
Huffy Corporation announced a net loss of $11.8 million or $0.74 per common share for the fourth quarter of 2003 compared to a loss of $4.2 million or $0.29 per common share reported in the fourth quarter of 2002. The loss from continuing operations was $
Footstar Hints at BK to Jettison Debt…
Footstar’s sudden announcement last week that they may file for bankruptcy protection if they couldn’t sell off assets and/or get new financing had everyone scrambling on Thursday at the show. While we didn’t find any vendors that would readily admit tha
Dynasty Apparel Appoints New VP of Sales
Dynasty Apparel has named Hector Rodriguez as Vice President of Sales. He will oversea all aspects of the team licensed divison. He will also identify new business opportunities that will extend and maximize Dynasty's growth plans. Hector was VP of
SSK Japan Inks Exclusive U.S. Distribution Deal with SKS Sports
SSK Japan has announced a new agreement with SKS Sports America,Inc. providing the company with an exclusive licensing and distribution agreement for the SSK product line in the United States…
Schutt Sports in Sponsor Deal with State Association
Schutt Sports and the Illinois High School Association have announced that the “Official Rim of IHSA Basketball” is being manufactured by Schutt. The company is now sponsor of the Schutt Sports Slam Dunk Spectacular competition held in conjunction with t