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Columbia Sportswear Reports Flat Q1, Foresees Flat 2010
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported flat results for the first quarter and forecast sales will grow at 1 percent or less as lower sales in Europe, Canada and the U.S. offset growing direct-to-consumer sales in the United States, Korea and Japan and increased
West Marine Says Warm Weather Boosted Q1 Store Sales
West Marine, Inc. reported net revenues rose 6.7 percent to $121.5 million in the first quarter. Comparable store sales, which grew 4.3 percent, were boosted by growing fulfillment of wholesale orders through retail stores and early spring weather, which
Polarmax Announces Two Internal Promotions
Polarmax has promoted Doris Hinson to HR manager, in addition to making Michelle Conley its new assistant marketing manager…
Unifi Inc. Credits Q3 Profit to Stronger Polyester Pricing
Unifi Inc. earned a profit in the third quarter ended March 25 as higher prices for its polyester fiber continued to offset slightly lower volumes. The company said inventory destocking by apparel retailers and brands has largely run its course, laying th
Raleigh Acquisition Would Provide Accell Group Major U.S. Beachhead
Accell Group N.V. agreed to acquire Raleigh Cycle Ltd last week in a transformative deal that will increase the Dutch company’s sales by nearly a third and its bicycle sales by 90 percent while giving it a significant presence in the U.S. market…
Lafuma Group Reports Robust Outdoor Sales for First Half
Sales revenue for the Lafuma Group in the first half of fiscal 2011/12 increased 8 percent to €132.1 million as strong growth of its outdoor brands and in Asia more than offset a decline at its action sports business and flat sales at its equestrian
Callaway Golf Signs Kelly Kraft
Callaway Golf Company signed U.S. Amateur Champion Kelly Kraft to a multi-year contract to play and endorse Callaway Golf equipment…
Smith and Wesson Touts 300,000 Facebook Fans
Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that the company's Facebook page has reached a significant milestone with over 300,000 likes on the social networking site…
Reed Footwear Hires New Sales Teams
Reed Footwear, Seattle based footwear company specializing in neoprene boots and fishing waders, has filled multiple sales positions throughout the country…
Injinji Hires OutsidePR
Injinji, the Toesock manufacturer, has hired OutsidePR to conduct a broad-ranging branding and product publicity campaign…
Escalade Reports 9 Percent Increase in First Quarter Revenue
Escalade, Incorporated announced that net income for the first quarter of 2012 was $1.6 million, or 12 cents per share, compared to net income of $1.2 million, or 9 cents, for the same quarter in 2011. Net revenues for the first quarter of 2012 were 9 per
Red Wing Hires George Curleigh to Lead Vasque
The Red Wing Shoe Company appointed George Curleigh as vice president of its Vasque business unit. Curleigh joins Red Wing from his most recent position as vice president, sales at Arc'teryx. Prior to his tenure at Arc’teryx, he was managing d
Icebreaker Breaks Ground on Second Store in Northern California
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool company, will open a new TouchLab store in San Jose, CA, in the heart of Silicon Valley…
Nielsen, OIA Seek Input on Best Location for Outdoor Retailer
Nielsen Expositions and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) launched a website to solicit input into potential future host cities for the Outdoor Retailer trade shows, which now take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. The new
Participation in Outdoor Recreation Hit Five-year High in 2011
In 2011, participation in outdoor recreation reached a five-year record in the United States – perhaps signaling a move toward healthier, active lifestyles. Participation rates among the young, however, remain significantly lower than in 2006…
