SGB Update Footwear
Crocs Posts Stellar Quarter; Raises Outlook…
Crocs, Inc. continued to rock the market in the first quarter, posting another quarter of triple-digit growth on sustained growth of its core classic styles, expansion of its licensed product business, and rapid development of the international business.
Iconix Acquisitions More Than Double Q1 Licensing Revenue…
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. saw Q1 licensing revenues more than double to $30.8 million from $13.3 million. EBITDA for the quarter increased to $23.3 million from $8.4 million; net income increased to $12.7 million, or 21 cents a share, from $7.4 million, or
Lotto Sees Growth in All Regions Fuel 2006 Sales Gain…
Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. closed 2006 with revenues of €277 million ($348.0 mm), an 8% increase over 2005. The last year was one of change for the company following investments in the product R&D sector, in sales development and in acquisitions…
Skechers Wins Round One; Asics Still Sees Merit in Case…
Skechers USA, Inc. reported it won a “major victory” in a trademark lawsuit filed against itself by Asics Corporation and Asics America Corporation. The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denied Asics' motion for a preliminary
LaCrosse Has Solid Q1 on Healthy Sales, Margins…
LaCrosse Footwear reported that first quarter sales climbed 11% to $23.7 million from $21.4 million. Sales to the outdoor market grew 7% to $8.3 million, due to continued penetration into the hunting and rugged outdoor boot markets. Net income jumped 54%
OIA Members Work to Legitimize Green Design…
With environmental and social sustainability at the forefront of the public consciousness today, the outdoor industry is beginning to take the first steps to provide a measurable, legitimate program to authenticate companies that are working to keep their products as clean as possible. While the program is still in he early steps, 70 representatives from […]
Big Agnes Revs Up 67% YTD
Big Agnes, entering its 7th year in business, is on roll. The sleeping bag, pad and tent manufacturer reports that overall sales are up 67% year-to-date…
Norcross Acquires NEOS
Norcross Safety Products (NSP), parent company of North Safety Products, has acquired New England Overshoe (NEOS), a leading overshoe manufacturer for industrial and consumer markets. New England Overshoe makes NEOS brand overshoes, rugged all-terrain and
PolarPak Reports Delivery Delays
Sport Innovation Group, owner of the PolarPak brand, reported that delivery on all Polarpak Hydration Systems, which includes the Polarpak and Moflow reservoirs along with the Flowjo waist pack, were delayed until early- to mid-June. The company noted cha
Heelys Controls Expenses to See Income Outpace Sales Gains in Q1
Heelys, Inc. reported a 262% jump in net sales for the first quarter to$49.4 million from $13.7 million for the year-ago period. For the first quarter gross profit was 35.4% of net sales, down 60 basis points from 36.0% of net sales for the first quarter
Unifi Director Resigns from Post
Unifi, Inc. reported in a filing with the SEC that William A. Priddy, Jr. resigned as a member of the Board of Directors…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Partners with Lacrosse Champions
Dick's Sporting Goods has become a sponsor for The Philadelphia Barrage, the 2006 Major League Lacrosse Champions. At each Barrage home game, Dick's will provide coupons to fans giving $10 off a $50 purchase at local Dick's locations. Dick
Chick’s Sporting Goods to Open 15th SoCal Location…
Chick’s Sporting Goods has completed the first phase of its expansion plans with the opening of three new stores since November of last year and plans to open its largest store this fall in Norco, Calif. Jim Chick, president and CEO of Chick's Sporti
Group Opposing NYC Bat Ban to File Lawsuit on Monday
“Don’t Take My Bat Away,” a group representing coaches, players, youth baseball enthusiasts and batmakers, will formally file a lawsuit against the City of New York on Monday, May 7th, to stop a ban on the use of metal and composite bats in city high scho
Chick’s Sporting Goods to Open 15th SoCal Location
Chick's Sporting Goods has completed the first phase of its expansion plans with the opening of three stores since November of last year and plans to open its largest store this fall in Norco, Calif. Jim Chick, president and CEO of Chick's Spor
