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Quiksilver, Inc.’s Slow Turnaround Continues into Fiscal Third Quarter
Quiksilver, Inc.'s earnings improved sharply in the third quarter as belt tightening and reduced markdowns helped overcome sagging revenue. Pro-forma consolidated income from continuing operations reached $12.5 million, or 8 cents a share, more than
Billabong International Sees Soft Australian Retail Dampen Full Year Results
Australian surfwear manufacturer Billabong International, Ltd. said it had a “solid second half performance” for the fiscal second half ended June 30, although a weak first half was too much for the company’s full year to overcome…
The North Face Endurance Challenge Comes to Atlanta
For the first time in its four-year history, The North Face Endurance Challenge comes to Atlanta, GA on October 16-17, 2010…
Globe Swings to Profit in 2010, But Sales Fall in All Regions
Globe International reported recently that currency exchange rates dropped it’s top line 9% in constant currency terms for the fiscal year ended June 30, but the company swung to a net profit after tax (NPAT) of A$1.3 million (US$1.1 mm) from a loss
August Outdoor Retail Sales Disappoint
Retailers described August as “chaotic,” “schizophrenic,” and “unstable,” with sales in some categories seen as wildly successful but the overall business disappointing…
Backyard, Car and RV Camping Sets Record in 2009
An estimated 44 million people participated in camping in 2009, nearly one million more participants than in the previous high of 1996, according the 2010 Special Report on Camping released last week by The Coleman Company, Inc. and The Outdoor Foundation
Brociety.com Shuttered; Niche Factor to Blame
Backcountry.com’s Brociety.com website, which specialized in offering discounts for snowboard gear on a one-deal-at-a-time (ODAT) basis, has shuttered its operations. Backcountry.com will now add Snowboard products to its WhiskeyMilitia.com ODAT sit
New Bicycle Trade to be Held in China in 2011
Asia Bike, a new bicycle trade fair, will be held for the first time in Nanjing, China, from July 27-30, 2011. The show will be held next door to the 6th Asia Outdoor, which is scheduled to be held at the same time and place. Representatives for Asia Bike
Oakley to Sponsor Team USA
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced multi-year sponsorship agreements with Oakley and Outerstuff. Oakley is now the first-ever performance-based eyewear supplier to Team USA, and Outerstuff is an official licensee…
Zumiez Ups Overtime Settlement to $2.1M
Zumiez Inc has increased its proposal to settle a class action overtime lawsuit in California from $1.3 million to $2.1 million…
Forzani Cuts Second-Quarter Loss on 6.5% Revenue Gain
The Forzani Group Ltd. cut its net loss in the second quarter ended Aug. 1 with the aid of improved margins and sales. Total revenue was up 6.5% from a year earlier led by a 5.6% increase in retail sales from corporate stores. The Canadian sporting goods
G.H. Bass Parent Swings to Second-Quarter Loss
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., the parent of G.H. Bass, widened its loss in the second quarter but indicated revenue and GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS exceeded company's guidance and consensus estimate. Full-year revenue and EPS guidance was increased…
Kokatat Appoints Rep for Southwest
Kokatat, the watersports apparel and accessories company, extended the territories of its rep, Ted Keyes. In addition to his current territories, Keyes is now responsible for California, Nevada and Arizona…
Snoloha Names East Coast Rep
The Snoloha clothing brand of Traverse City, MI has added a new manufacturer’s rep team to cover the Eastern Seaboard from South Carolina north to the New England states, owner Rod Call announced this week…
SGMA Identifies America’s Fittest Cities
While a significant percentage of Americans – from Maine to Hawaii – are utilizing home gyms and health clubs to exercise in order to stay fit, the largest concentration of 'fitness-oriented' Americans is in the 'Sun Belt.' According
