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DC/Jack’s Surfboards Partner Around Shoe Benefit
DC Shoes has partnered with local Jack's Surfboards locations for a shoe promotion benefiting the Soles4Souls foundation…
Golfsmith Second Quarter Profits Sink on Slipping Comps
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported slight sales growth for the fiscal second quarter ended July 3, but noted that improvement was driven by the addition of four new storefronts – not a rebounding selling environment…
Titleist, FootJoy Parent Sees Q2 Earnings Surge 50%
Fortune Brands Inc., parent of Acushnet Company, reported revenues for the second quarter ended June 30 improved 9.1% to $1.90 billion from $1.74 billion a year ago on double-digit sales growth in home and security products and “strong gains”
NSGA Forms Hockey Dealers Association
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) launched the Hockey Dealers Association (HDA) to create a platform for hockey retailers to share views and ideas….
Timberland’s Second Quarter North America Business Continues to Rebound
Sparked by strong sell-throughs for its Earthkeepers eco-collection and SmartWool brands, The Timberland Co. racked up double-digit wholesale growth in North America and Europe in the second quarter, leading to an overall 5.1% revenue gain for the period.
Unifi Caps Strong Fiscal Year; Net Sales Rise 26.6% in Q4
Unifi’s fourth quarter capped an end to a successful fiscal year. For the fourth quarter, net sales increased 26.6% to $177 million…
Passed by Senate, MTB Bill Now Headed to Obama
The long-delayed Miscellaneous Trade Bill is on its way to President Obama’s desk after passage by the U.S. Senate last week. Titled the “U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010,” the bill restores duty relief that expired Jan. 1 for
Sir David Jones Retires from JJB Sports
JJB Sports announced that Sir David Jones has retired from the board of the U.K.-based sports retailer with immediate effect due to ill health…
Pennyslvania Hunt and Fish Store Owner Sentenced on Federal Charges
The co-owner of D&R Sports Center, a hunt & fish store in Nanticoke, PA, was sentenced Thursday in federal court for conspiring to illegally ship military equipment from the U.S. to Russia…
Columbia Sportswear to Present to Investors, Analysts at OR
Columbia Sportswear Company will host a presentation for analysts and investors at the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market tradeshow next week in which members of senior management will discuss the company’s innovation and brand strategies…
Escalade’s Q2 Sporting Goods Sales Climb 9%
Escalade, Inc. reported net income for the quarter reached $1.9 million, or 15 cents a share, against earnings of $366,000, or 3 cents, a year ago. Revenues increased slightly to $35.7 million from $35.6 million a year ago…
U.S. Senate Approves PEP Funding for $80 Million
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved $80 million in funding for the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) in 2011. The U.S. House of Representatives will complete work on its 2011 education funding bill later this fall. In recent
Backcountry.com Launches Vendor Social Hubs
With manufacturers looking for new ways to leverage and distribute their brand content, Backcountry.com, in partnership with The North Face, launched their first Vendor Social Hub, a next generation merchandising program that gives manufacturers one hyper
Brunswick Q2 Earnings Rebound on Boating Turnaround
Brunswick Corporation motored to $1.0 billion in sales in the second quarter ended July 3 as boating dealers rushed to restock their inventories. Rebounding sales of boats and marine engines combined with recent cost cutting to improve margins, resulting
K-Swiss Acquires FORM Athletics, Hires Mark Miller
K-Swiss said it has acquired Laguna Beach-based FORM Athletics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. FORM Athletics will operate as a division of K-Swiss led by Mark Miller, FORM's incumbent founder and CEO…
