SGB Update Outdoor
Warnaco Swimwear Q1 Sales Increase 1.8%
The Warnaco Group, Inc. first quarter ended March 31, 2007 net revenues rose 20.7% over the prior year quarter. Operating margin increased 350 basis points to 11.6% of net revenues and net income increased by 52 cents to 82 cents per diluted share. The Sw
REI to Open Asheville, NC Store
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store in Asheville, North Carolina in the fall of 2008 at Biltmore Park Town Square, a new mixed-use village. The one-story 29,000 square-foot store will be located approximately 12 minutes from downtown Ashevi
Shoe Pavilion Posts $1.2 million Loses in First Quarter
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. said first quarter sales increased 32.6% to $36.2 million from $27.3 million. Comparable store net sales for the first quarter increased 7.8% from the same period in fiscal 2006. The footwear chain posted a net loss of $1.2 million,
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
Garmin Sees Q1 Sales Slide in Outdoor/Fitness Segment…
Garmin Ltd. recorded Q1 revenues jumped 53% to $492 million as a 110% gain in its Automotive/Mobile segment offset lower sales in its Outdoor/Fitness and Marine segments…
Thule Looks Within the Car for Latest Acquisition…
Thule AB has acquired Case Logic, Inc. and all subsidiaries of the U.S.-based storage and organization solutions company. Case Logic’s strongest markets are in the U.S. and Europe, with a growing presence in the Latin and Asia Pacific markets…
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 […]
Yakima Opens West Coast D.C….
Yakima has opened a distribution center in Riverside, Calif., that will decrease delivery time by 50% for western customers. Retailers can expect a one to two day transit time instead of the previous distribution schedule of four to five days. Yakima will
Rocky Brands Sees Q1 Profits Decline on Lower Margins
Rocky Brands first quarter, 2007 net sales increased 7.2% to $61.7 million versus net sales of $57.5 million in the first quarter of 2006. Net income was $800,000 versus net income of 900,000 and diluted earnings per share were 14 cents compared to dilute
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…
Oakley Plans New SoCal DC
Oakley, Inc. has pre-leased approximately 290,000 square feet of distribution space in southern California from ProLogis. Oakley's new distribution facility will be located at Crossroads Business Park, a master-planned park ProLogis is developing in
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
Gramicci Hires Three New Reps
Gramicci apparel has expanded its U.S. sales force with the addition of Steve Shrednick and his wife Bobbi Bensman, covering the Rocky Mountain territory, and Matthew Miller, outdoor industry veteran responsible for the mid-Atlantic.
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
Lululemon Tests Public Markets in U.S., Canada…
Lululemon Corp., the Canada-based designer and retailer of yoga-inspired apparel, has filed a registration statement with the SEC, and a preliminary prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada,
