SGB Update Apparel
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Launched
A group of leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers, manufacturers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic experts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. The group will build on work by Out
Escalade’s Sporting Goods Sales Climb 11.7% in 2010
Escalade, Inc. reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $2.2 million, or 17 cents a share, up from $1.1 million or 8 cents, for the same quarter in 2009. Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2010 were 7% higher than the same quarter last y
SIA: Snow Sports Sales Continue Tear in January
Preliminary SIA data indicate year-over-year snow sports retail sales rose 17% in January across all sales channels including chain stores, online retail, and specialty shops. Season to date, sales in the snow sports market are up to $2.6 billion, a full
Point6 Adds Rep in West
Point6 has added outdoor and ski industry sales rep veteran Tom Lane and the Alpine Sports group to its outside sales team…
Julbo Brings on KNS Reps in Rockies Territory
Julbo, Inc. has hired KNS Reps for sales representation in the Rocky Mountain region covering Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming…
Shareholder Suit Dismissed Against Crocs
Crocs, Inc. announced that the United States District Court for the District of Colorado entered an order granting Crocs' motion to dismiss a shareholder suit against the company. The litigation, Civil Action No. 07-cv-02351-PAB, started in 2007 when
Schutt Sports Launches Virtual Catalog
Schutt Sports officially launched its fully interactive, 2011 virtual catalog. The Schutt Virtual Catalog will feature media content, videos and other interactive features. Users will be able to download, print or…
Rawlings Partners with St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals Care, the charitable foundation of the St. Louis Cardinals, announced an expanded partnership with St. Louis-based Rawlings Sporting Goods to benefit area kids…
Deckers Latest to Reach Billion Dollar Mark
With the Ugg phenomenon showing little evidence of slowing down, Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported 2010 fourth quarter revenues rose 23.6% to $430.1 million…
Easton-Bell Sports Sees Improving Fourth Quarter Profits on Solid Revenue Gain
With healthy revenues in both its Team Sports and Active Sports segment, Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported fourth quarter sales increased 8.2% to $163.8 million. With overall gross margins improving 200 basis points, adjusted EBITDA improved 13.8% to $18.
RECALL: EB Brands Resistance Stretch Tubing
About 29,700 units of resistance stretch tubing from EB Brands is being recalled. The handle on the tubing, also called bands, can break or detach while in use, causing the tubing or handle to strike the user and posing an injury hazard. One report of an
VF Corp. Outdoor and Action Sports Coalition Grows 20% in Fourth Quarter
VF Corp’s Outdoor & Action Sports Coalition again achieved record revenues, operating income and operating margins in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010 and executives reported spring bookings in the Americas are up 17% at year-end…
Volcom Fourth Quarter Revenues Get Lift From Strong U.S. Business
Volcom, Inc. reported a substantial increase in total revenues for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 but weak margins and higher expenses resulted in a steep drop in the company’s bottom line…
West Marine Sees Turnaround Progressing
West Marine, Inc. reported revenues advanced 3.3% in the fourth quarter to $107.3 million with same-store sales ahead 1.6%. The net loss widened to $19.8 million from $12.8 million but the prior-year period included numerous one-time benefits. Excluding b
Velocon Sports To Distribute Storck Bicycles
Velocon Sports has taken over U.S. distribution of the Storck Bicycles under a multi-year agreement with the German-based maker of road and mountain bike products…
