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Pro Hockey Life Acquires Entrepôt du Hockey

Pro Hockey Life Sporting Goods Inc., the hockey superstore concept operating under the Sports Gilbert Rousseau and Pro Hockey Life banners, has completed a private financing round to fund the acquisition of Sports L.G.L. Inc. (“LGL”) in Quebec City, as we

Pro Hockey Life Acquires Entrepôt du Hockey

Pro Hockey Life Sporting Goods Inc., the hockey superstore concept operating under the Sports Gilbert Rousseau and Pro Hockey Life banners, has completed a private financing round to fund the acquisition of Sports L.G.L. Inc. (“LGL”) in Quebec City, as we

Deckers Inc. Gets Q1 Boost from UGG; Ups Full Year Forecast…

Deckers Inc. surged past its original forecast in the first quarter as continued demand of the UGG brand was able to offset slight revenue declines at Teva that were attributed to the later spring and a tough retail environment. The $97.5 million achieve

Skechers USA Gains in Q1 Driven by International…

The star for Skechers USA Inc. during Q1 was its international segment, which generated high double-digit growth. But the company was also pleased with the 3.5% growth in domestic wholesale net sales despite the soft retail climate. Skecher's key li

Oakley’s Q1 Sales Up 15%; Sporting Goods Down…

Luxottica Group said Oakley's Q1 revenues jumped 15%, with double-digit revenue growth in optics and apparel, footwear and accessories businesses. Oakley, which was acquired by Luxottica last year, was led by its O Store retail comps climbing close t

Brunswick Has Tough Q1…

Brunswick Corporation reported sales in the first quarter totaled $1.35 billion, down 3% from $1.39 billion a year ago. Fitness segment sales increased 3% to $149.2 million from $145.0 million on double-digit commercial equipment sales…

Puma’s U.S. Sales Decline in Q1…

Pinault-Printemps-Redoute (PPR) said Puma's sales rose 6.6% in the first quarter ended March 31, to 673 million euros ($1.07 billion). However, sales fell in the Americas due to weakness in the U.S. mall-based business and in footwear…

Delta’s Third Quarter Suffers on Activewear Decline…

Decreased sales from its activewear segment offset gains in the retail-ready business for Delta Apparel in the fiscal third quarter leading the company to post a net loss after a year-ago gain. Sales for the fiscal third quarter ending March 29, 2008 fel

New Backwoods Owner Posts Loss

Nitches, Inc., which recently acquired the Backwoods outdoor chain, reported sales increased 13.1% in the second quarter ended Feb. 29, to $16.1 million from $14.3 million a year ago. The San Diego-based company posted a net loss of $1.9 million for the q

Nalgene Parent Sued Over BPA Bottles

A California mother is suing the maker of Nalgene durable plastic water bottles, claiming that the company was aware that the bottles contained bisphenol A, or BPA, and that it downplayed the dangers of the controversial chemical. This is believed to be t

Sports Direct to Meet Expectations

The U.K.'s biggest sporting goods retailer, Sports Direct International Plc expects to meet earnings expectations despite “challenging” market conditions. Sports Direct, 70 percent controlled by billionaire and Newcastle United soccer club chairman M

Hydrapak Hires Sales and Service Support

Hydrapak appointed Jim Vernon as its new Sales Coordinator and David Kim the new Service Coordinator. Together they will help assist with the increased sales and communication activity created by the rapid growth of the Hydrapak brand in hydration packs a

Brunswick Q1 Net Tumbles

Brunswick Corporation reported sales in the first quarter totaled $1.35 billion, down 3% from $1.39 billion a year ago. Operating earnings plunged 80.6% to $10.3 million, compared with $53.0 million a year ago. Operating earnings in the first quarter of 2

Lacrosse Footwear Q1 Net Jumps 29%

LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported sales of $24.7 million in the first quarter, up 4% from $23.7 million a year ago. Net income advanced 29% to $0.8 million, or 12 cents a share, from $0.6 million or 10 cents, a year ago…