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Bushnell Outdoor Appoints CEO
Bushnell Outdoor Products, the maker of sports optics and hunting and shooting-related accessories, promoted Blake Lipham to president and chief executive officer, effective immediately…
RG Barry Shareholders Approve Board Change, Outlines Growth Plans
R.G. Barry Co., the parent of Dearfoams and Terrasoles, at its annual meeting last week received shareholder approval to reduce the size of its board to eight members from nine. It also outlined a growth strategy calling a continued focus on developing it
Gaiam Sees Slight Third Quarter Decline
Gaiam, Inc. revenue for the third quarter decreased 2.8% to $72.3 million. Management said the decline was said to be due to the company's focus on improving operating income by reducing television advertising and catalog circulation, partially offse
Warnaco Q3 Sales Up 15%; Swimwear Group Up 21%
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported net revenues for the third quarter ended Oct. 2 rose 15% compared to the prior year quarter to $596.8 million. The company’s Calvin Klein businesses, which represented 79% of the company’s total net revenues, g
Asics Corp. Sees Jump in Fiscal Second Quarter Earnings; Americas Region Surging
Asics Corp. reported robust gains in earnings in the fiscal second quarter ended Sept. 30 but results still fell short of prior forecasts due to lower-than-expected sales in Japan as well as changes in foreign exchange rates…
EMS Opens New Store in Carle Place, NY
Eastern Mountain Sports will host a grand opening of its new location in Carle Place, NY on Nov. 13, 2010. Located across the street from the former space Eastern Mountain Sports occupied for the past 24 years, the new 13,152 square-foot store features an
Descente Sees Fiscal Second Quarter Reversal of Q1 Trends
Descente reported sales for the fiscal second quarter ended Sept. 30 reversed course from a Q1 decline and rose 2.7% to ¥10.40 billion ($121 mm) from ¥10.13 billion ($108 mm) in the year-ago period…
Adams Golf Returns to the Black on 13.2% Revenue Gain
Adams Golf reported sales climbed 13.2% to $19.7 million for the three months ended Sept. 30 from $17.4 million a year ago. Net earnings in the quarter reached $500,000, or 7 cents per share, as compared to a loss of $5.5 million, or 82 cents per share, a
The Crocs Rebound Continues in Third Quarter
With a strong acceptance of newer models, Crocs, Inc.'s posted double-digit earnings growth in the third quarter earnings on a strong double-digit sales gain. As of Oct. 31, the cushy-shoe maker's backlog was running ahead 60% versus the comp d
Exped LLC Hires Mid-Atlantic Rep
Exped LLC, the North American subsidiary of Exped AG of Switzerland, hired Dave Donahue of Kinetic Reps to represent the Exped brand in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and DC…
Escalade Sporting Goods Unit Swings to Profit in Fiscal Q3
Escalade, Inc. saw revenues for its sporting goods segment climb 17.5% to $20.7 million for the fiscal third quarter ended October 2, primarily due to Increases in consumer spending, new product development and expanded product placement…
Accell Fitness North America Expands Team
Accell Fitness North America hired John Trigg as its new VP of sales North America for both Tunturi and Bremshey fitness equipment products. He replaces Dave Nezio…
K-Swiss Inc. Posts Another Tough Quarter but Logs Double-Digit Futures Gain
K-Swiss Inc. reported a steep loss in the third quarter on a double-digit revenue decline but KSWS shares surged after the company reported a double-digit uptick in orders for the next two quarters on the strength of its Tubes collection. Worldwide future
Thule Acquires TracRac
The Thule Group has acquired TracRac Inc., a manufacturer of branded truck racks and accessories in the U.S. Terms were not disclosed…
Big 5 Sees Cold Summer Eat Into Third Quarter Apparel Sales, Margins
Despite better comps and traffic, third-quarter sales came in flat at Big 5 Sporting Goods as unseasonably warm weather in California reduced higher margin apparel sales and tilted growth toward lower margin hardgoods…
