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Columbia Expects Decline in 2006 Earnings Despite Double-Digit Backlog Gains…
Columbia Sportswear shares took a hit last week after the company posted a meager gain in the top-line and a decline in profits. The company offered a fairly mixed view for the year, forecasting double-digit revenue growth, but also suggesting that earni
Military Sales Hurts Rocky Shoes and Boots Q1…
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. net sales for the first quarter were $57.5 million, down 6.5% from $61.5 million for the corresponding period a year ago. The decrease in sales is primarily attributable to the decline in footwear sales to the military, which wer
New Stores Hurt West Marine Bottom Line…
The hit did not come as a shock to the company as it generally takes a full boating season before a new store will positively contribute to earnings.
Net sales for the first quarter were $132.6 million, an increase of 5.8% when compared to net sales of $1
GSI Commerce Posts Strong Q1 Revenue Gains…
GSI Commerce, Inc. had a strong first quarter with revenue increases in the mid-twenties, but it was unable to translate this growth to the bottom line. At the tail-end of the quarter, the company launched its newest partner site, shopNFL.com. The new s
Cybex Back-End Efficiencies Boost Bottom-Line…
Cybex International, Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter 2006 were $28.9 million compared to $24.8 million for the corresponding 2005 period, an increase of 17%.
Gross margin increased 70 basis points to 36.5% of net sales from 35.8% in the yea
And About Those EB Rumors…
During a conference call with analysts and the media, one analyst questioned VF’s Chairman and CEO, Mackey MacDonald about a recent speculative report in Women’s Wear Daily that stated VF could acquire Eddie Bauer.
While Mr. MacDonald said that VF will
And About Those EB Rumors…
During a conference call with analysts and the media, one analyst questioned VF’s Chairman and CEO, Mackey MacDonald about a recent speculative report in Women’s Wear Daily that stated VF could acquire Eddie Bauer.
While Mr. MacDonald said that VF will
Sportsman’s Guide Ups Outlook…
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. said last week it expects to report revenues for the for first quarter of approximately $71 million, above the current average estimate of $69.2 million and over 10% above the $64.6 million reported for the same period in
BBC Renews Airwalk License with Collective Licensing
Collective Licensing International, LLC, renewed its agreement with BBC International to license the Airwalk brand through 2007. Effective immediately, BBC will continue to head up the sales and distribution of Airwalk branded footwear throughout the Uni
Pony Names Stroesser as CEO
Athletic footwear industry veteran Jim Stroesser has been appointed CEO of Pony International LLC. Stroesser, who previously served as Vice President of Sales at Converse, as National Sales Director at Oakley, and as a senior sales executive at Nike, move
LaCrosse First Quarter Income Jumps 23% on 13% Sales Increase
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. first quarter 2006 net sales were $21.4 million, up 13% from $18.9 million in the first quarter of 2005. Approximately $1.7 million of the net sales in the first quarter of 2006 can be attributed to five additional business days co
Sugoi Hires Murphy as Marketing Director
Sugoi Performance Apparel hired David Murphy as Marketing Director. With a successful history in sports marketing, Murphy brings both North American and Global experience in the performance sports sector to Sugoi. With stays at both adidas America and ad
Puma First Quarter Branded Sales Jump 15%; Earnings Climb 2.5%
Puma’s first quarter branded sales, which include sales of licensed products, increased 15.3% to €737 million ($883.8 mm). Adjusted for currency changes, this increase was 11.8%. Total company consolidated sales increased 29.5% during the first quarter to
Ed Viesturs Joins Big City Mountaineers
Ed Viesturs has signed on to be the Honorary Chairperson of Backpacker Magazine’s 2007 Summit for Someone benefit climbs. These climbs, created and owned by the recreational non-profit, Big City Mountaineers, have in only three years become the
premier ch
Rottefella buys Majority Stake in NAXO AG
Rottefella will, through the purchase of NAXO, become a major player in the international Alpine Touring market. The purchase also confirms Rottefellas role as the world leading binding developer of ”free heel” bindings. Rottefella has purchased 62.5% of
