SGB Update Outdoor
Puma to Replace Asia Pacific Licensees with JV’s; Sets Up India Sub
PUMA AG has signed a shareholders’ agreement with its current licensees for China and Hong Kong to set up a joint venture with Puma as the majority shareholder. The company has also agreed in principle to form joint ventures with its Taiwan licensee, and
Lotto Renews Underwear Agreement With Fraly
Lotto Sport Italia is proceeding with its strategy of expanding its brand into other sectors. Lotto announced that it has renewed the licensing agreement with Fraly for the manufacture and distribution of sports underwear collections under the Lotto brand
Brunswick Income Jumps 27% On 12% Sales Increase
For the second quarter ended June 30, 2005, Brunswick Corporation saw net sales increase 12% to $1,598.6 million, up from $1,422.7 million in the year-ago period. Excluding the effect of acquisitions, sales were up 10% in the quarter. Operating margins im
Sales Reps Wanted — High Sierra Sport Company
High Sierra, a leading provider of daypacks & hydration, adventure travel & ski/snowboard luggage is seeking professional sales representation in key territories across the U.S. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years experience selling packs & luggage t
ISIS For Women Appoints New Southeast Sales Rep
ISIS For Women announced the appointment of Cynthia Kelly as independent sales representative for its Southeast territory. She joined the team on June 19, 2005. Kelly will be responsible for sales to retailers in the Southeast region including: Alabama, F
Skechers Net Income Nearly Doubles on 12.5% Sales Jump
Skechers USA, Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Net sales for the quarter rose 12.5% to $263.9 million compared to $234.7 million in last year's quarter. Net earnings were $15.9 million versus net earnings o
Columbia Makes Key Footwear and Apparel Appointments
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Brad Gebhard as VP of Footwear. In his new role, Gebhard will be responsible for the global strategic vision for the Footwear Division and will provide direction for the footwear design and merchandise functions.
Quik Completes Rossi Acquisition; Names Gautier Rossi President
Quiksilver announced it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Skis Rossignol S.A. Quiksilver now owns directly or indirectly approximately 94% of Rossignol, with over 95% of the voting rights, and anticipates acquiring additio
UNC, Nike, and EA Top Performers for CLC
The Collegiate Licensing Company announced its top-sellers for the fiscal year-to-date, representing royalties reported July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 on collegiate merchandise sold. For the fifth straight year, the University of North Carolina has ra
PUMA Becomes Official Supplier of Manu Samoa
PUMA announced the signing of National Rugby Union team, Manu Samoa. Starting October 15, 2005, PUMA will be the official supplier to all the teams associated with the Samoa Rugby Union. The new agreement includes all on field, sideline, training, and rep
Timberland to Launch Miōn Watersports Brand with Martin Keen
Everybody wants a piece of Keen, but Keen wasn’t for sale. Deckers wanted a piece and landed a new CEO in Angel Martinez. Timberland wanted a piece and went straight to the source and inked a deal for Martin Keen to design a new brand for the company.
Timberland Q2 Net Income Declines on Weaker U.S. Sales
The Timberland Company reported that second quarter net income declined 19.4% to $6.3 million, or 9 cents per diluted share, compared with net income of $7.9 million, or 11 cents epr diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.
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Reebok Relies on Hockey for Q2 Sales Gain…
Reebok International Ltd. capitalized on a combination of one-time charges in Q2 last year, the acquisition of The Hockey Company, and a nice gain in gross margin to post a healthy increase in the bottom line in the second quarter ended June 30. Excludin
GNC Continues Core Golf Growth in Q2…
Even as other brands are showing declines in the core golf shop business — a trend blamed on declining or stagnating rounds played this year — Greg Norman Collection saw continued growth in the channel that outpaced its overall revenue gains for the sec
Deckers Takes its Q2 Medicine in Sandal Business; UGG Already Shining for Fall…
The right weather for sandals kicked in just in time to help Deckers Outdoor Corporation move Teva sandal inventory through at retail and off the warehouse floor. Teva inventories are down 49% since the end of the first quarter, but the effort to liquida
