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West Marine Profits Jump in 2011 on New Store Strategy
West Marine reported net revenues for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011 were $113.4 million, an increase of $6.1 million, or 5.7 percent, on a 4.3 percent comp store gain. The company said its strategy of fulfilling wholesale orders through a smaller
The North Face Updates Apps for Windows Phone
The North Face updated its Trailhead and Snow Report apps with the launch on Windows Phone. In addition to offering a constant stream of weather, trail and route information, both free applications now also feature…
Deckers Outdoor Bangs Out 40 Percent Q4 Revenue Gain
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported fourth-quarter profits jumped 39.8 percent, to $124.7 million, or $3.18 a share. Sales vaulted 40.4 percent to $603.9 million. Ugg brand sales increased 37.7 percent to $568.5 million while Teva brand sales increased 45.9 pe
Crocs Breaks $1 billion in 2011 with Strong Fourth Quarter
Crocs, Inc. broke the $1 billion mark in 2011 after generating revenue of $203.7 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, up 14 percent from $179.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Net income for the fourth quarter 2011 was $5.6 million, o
Kohl’s Profit Falls 7.9 Percent Amid Sales Decline
Kohl's Corporation reported fourth quarter diluted earnings per share increased 9 percent to $1.81. Net income for the quarter decreased 8 percent to $455 million, compared to $494 million ($1.66 per diluted share) a year ago. Net sales were $6.0 bil
RECALL: 296 Atherton Pro Handlebar Stems
Shimano Corp. is recalling nearly 300 mountain bike handlebar stems it distributed in North America because the bolts holding the front plate of the stem to the stem body can be pulled out of the threads while the bike is being ridden, causing the rider t
Volkswagen of America Signs on as Title Sponsor of Sea Otter Classic
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has signed on as title sponsor of the Sea Otter Classic, North America's largest cycling festival. The event, which takes place April 19-22 at Laguna Seca Recreation Area near Monterey, CA, is now the Volkswagen Sea Otter
Garmin to Face Intense Competition in Sports and Fitness Category
Garmin will face much more competition in the market for wearable sports and fitness activity sensors in coming years as a new generation of devices collect and automatically share data online, according to a new research study. Competition from athletic
Yakima Makes Two Marketing Hires
Yakima has hired Ashley Williams as marketing manager, and Jenna Fallon as digital & e-commerce manager…
Sports Inc. Adds Five New Dealers
Coming off a record-setting 2011, the Sports, Inc. Athletics Division started 2012 on a positive note by adding five new dealers to the membership. T&T Sporting Goods (Columbia, SC), Cascade Athletic Supply (Medford, OR), and Matty’s Sports (Miami,
Shock Doctor Announces Partnership with MLB Catcher Carlos Santana
Shock Doctor announced a multi-year partnership with top Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher Carlos Santana of the Cleveland Indians. Santana joins Ryan Mathews, Percy Harvin, Nick Leddy and Jack Johnson on Team Shock Doctor, the company’s group of
Texas Retailer Launches Rack Specialty Store Concept
MSP Holdings, LLC, parent company of Austin Canoe and Kayak’s (ACK), has launched www.RackBoys.com in conjunction with the unveiling of the Rack Boys store-within-a-store concept in Austin, Houston and San Marcos, Texas. Rack Boys offers…
Triathlon America Offers Retailer Certifications
Triathlon America, an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, is offering a first-of-its-kind certification program for triathlon specialty retail stores. The Triathlon America Certified Retailer program is de
Superfeet Appoints Product Manager
Superfeet Worldwide Inc. has hired Dan Wakeland as product manager, a multi-faceted senior level role responsible for researching, designing and bringing new products to market…
Mizuno Chronicles Olympic Journey of U.S. Volleyball Team
Mizuno USA has launched an interactive Facebook platform to showcase the 2012 USA Men's and Women’s National Volleyball Team experiences as they prepare and ultimately travel to London for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Through first-person vi
