SGB Update Outdoor
Columbia Sees SKU Count Issues and Close-outs Cut Into Q3 Margins…
While Columbia Sportswear saw a high-single-digit decline in their net income during the third quarter, the impact was not as bad as internal projections at the company initially anticipated thanks to stronger than expected margins at Mountain Hardwear, M
Skechers Gets BTS and Fashion Athletic Boost in Q3…
Skechers USA, Inc. broke the $300 million barrier for the first time in the third quarter, surpassing guidance for both sales and earnings. Management pointed to “double-digit” growth in kids for back-to-school; domestic wholesale growth of 22%; and “trip
Boa Tech Adds Footjoy to Partner List…
Boa Technology made golf its most recent category venture as it unveiled a partnership with FootJoy in the ReelFit golf shoe. Since 2001, Boa Technology has been used on snowboard boots, athletic shoes, skates, cycling shoes, wakeboard boots, hunting boot
Escalade Sports Looks Outside Mass Channel for Growth…
The Escalade Sports division of Escalade, Inc. reported an increase of 4.5% in net sales for the third quarter to $52.0 million from $49.7 million last year. Operating income at the division, however, decreased 28.4%, while net income dropped 51.7% to $2.
NGF: September Rounds Play Down 2.3%
According to the National Golf Foundation, same-store rounds played are up 0.9% for the year, despite a 2.3% decrease for the month of Septemer. The Mid-Atlantic region, with a notable decrease in play days in September, had the largest decrease, down 11.
Factory Design Adds to Team
Factory Design Labs added several new members to its team.
Steve Moore was named Account Director for the newly awarded Audi of America account; Landon Bassett was named Account Coordinator for SCARPA and Palmer Snowboards; Ryan Boyajian was named Flash
Escalade Sports’ Income Down in Q3
The Escalade Sports division of Esacalade, Inc. reported an increase of 4.5% in net sales for the third quarter to $52.0 million from $49.7 million last year. Operating income at the division, however, decreased 28.4%, while net income dropped 51.7% to $
Outdoor/Snow Sports Deal Flow Heats Up Again…
While the paddlesports industry saw a series of acquisitions last month, the deal environment became more active than it has been for nearly a year this week, with four acquisitions – three of which have a direct impact on the Bicycle, Outdoor, and SnowSp
Ashworth Appoints New CEO
Ashworth, Inc. named Peter M. Weil as its CEO. Mr. Weil will also continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. The company also announced that Winston E. Hickman will remain with the company as its CFO until mid November or until such time as
Amer Sports’ Q3 Impacted by Late Deliveries…
Amer Sports is continuing along its three-year path towards integrating Salomon, and in the process transforming itself from a €1 billion sporting goods company into a €2 billion company that is heavily invested in the winter sports market. This integrati
Timberland Third Quarter Sales and Earnings Decline
The Timberland Company third-quarter net income was $51.9 million and diluted earnings per share was 82 cents, compared with third-quarter 2005 net income of $69.2 million and diluted EPS of $1.02. Third-quarter revenues were down slightly as gains in new
Fortune Brands Q3 Top Line Growth Boosted by Titleist
Fortune Brands, Inc. reported net sales increased 23% and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased 88% to 98 cents per diluted share, from 52 cents in the year-ago quarter. On a comparable basis – assuming the company had owned acq
Nike and FC Barcelona Extend Relationship Through 2013
NIKE, Inc. and Futbol Club Barcelona, popularly known as Barca, have signed a new five-year agreement for approximately $189 million (euro 150 million) plus bonuses and royalties, which extends their relationship through 2013. The agreement also includes
Fox River Names Chief Environmental Officer
Fox River Mills has named Becky Lessard Chief Environmental Officer. Lessard has been with Fox River since 1982 and was most recently vice president of finance & administration.
For the past 20 years, Lessard has led the sustainability team a
Langford Names VP of Sales at Nordica
Kirk Langford has been named Vice President of Sales for Nordica USA. Langford has extensive ski industry experience, most recently as the Executive Vice President of Marker USA. During his 19 year tenure at Marker, Langford was instrumental in contributi
