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Phoenix FW Sees Solid Q1, but Tough Q2 Ahead…
Phoenix Footwear returned to profitability after reporting a heavy loss in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Net sales for the first quarter increased 4.3% to $42.1 million compared to $40.3 million last year.
Broder Bros. Q1 Loss Widens…
Broder Bros., Co. saw first quarter net sales decrease 4.3% to $200.6 million from $209.6 million for the first quarter last year. Loss from operations for the first quarter 2007 was $7.8 million compared to a loss of $0.4 million for the first quarter 20
Lafuma Reports Strong First Half Sales in All Divisions…
Lafuma reported that first fiscal half sales, which ended March 31, 2007, increased 5.3% to €122.6 million ($159.4 mm) compared to the same period of last year when the group reported €116.5 million ($142.1 mm) in sales…
Matuous to Join Start-Up; Access Fund Looking for New Director…
Steve Matous, Access Fund Executive Director since 2002, will depart his post at the end of June. A search committee has been assembled and Deanne Buck, current Access Fund Programs Director, has been named Interim Executive Director and will assume respo
Eddie Bauer Q1 Revenues Up…
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. reported first quarter revenues increased 10% to $214 million from $194.5 million…
Backpacker Magazine Acquired by Active Interest Media…
Following last week’s rumors concerning a potential sale of Backpacker Magazine (see BOSS_0720), Rodale Media announced that it has signed a deal to sell the title to Active Interest Media…
Nike Launches NikeSummerShoes program
Nike Inc. launched its NikeSummerShoes program, which will deliver more than 60,000 pairs of shoes, worth an estimated $6 million, to young people in 21 communities from coast-to-coast to help them get active over summer break through sport, dance and pla
SGMA Provides New Look at Participation Figures…
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association released its 2007 Sports & Fitness Participation Report which is based on the new USA Sports Participation Study, a new collaborative effort between SGMA, Outdoor Industry Association, SnowSports Industries Ame
Genesco Warns on Q1 Results; Will Shutter Doors…
Genesco Inc. announced last week that it expects to report weaker first quarter comp store sales results at its Hat World chain and sharply lower comps at its Underground Station group, prompting the company to lower its earnings forecast for the first qu
Asics U.S. Business Approaches $370 Million…
Asics Corp. had a strong year in markets outside Japan, posting double- digit sales grwoth for the fiscal year ended March 31. However, much of the benefit of that increase was negated by income taxes that more than doubled versus the prior year. On a glo
Vasque Inks Deal with Darby Communications
Vasque inked a partnership with Western North Carolina based Public Relations firm, Darby Communications. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will represent media relations Vasque Footwear…
Everlast Sponsors U.S. Amateur Boxing
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has signed a two-year sponsorship and licensing agreement with U.S. Amateur Boxing, Inc., the National Governing Body for the sport of amateur boxing. Under the terms of the agreement, Everlast will be the exclusive boxing equipmen
Active Interest Media Acquires Backpacker
Active Interest Media, Inc. (AIM) has acquired Backpacker Magazine, AIM President and Chief Executive Officer Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III announced today. The new acquisition adds to AIM's growing portfolio of enthusiast magazines, consumer shows, boo
Broder Bros. Q1 Sales Slide 4.3%
Broder Bros., Co. saw first quarter net sales decrease 4.3% to $200.6 million from $209.6 million for the first quarter last year. Loss from operations for the first quarter 2007 was $7.8 million compared to a loss of $0.4 million for the first quarter 20
Saucony to Launch Apparel Range
Saucony, Inc. will launch an apparel line for men and women in the U.S. Saucony Apparel will debut at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2007 with a retail launch planned for Spring 2008…
