Skechers Plans Super Bowl Commercial for GOrun
Skechers is planning an extensive multimedia campaign to support the launch of its minimal running shoe, GOrun, including an ad that will air during the 2012 Super Bowl as well as ones around the Men's Olympic Trials. Beyond television, print, outdoo
CamelBak 2010 Sales Reached $122.2 Million
CamelBak had net sales of $122.2 million in the year ended Dec. 31, according to audited financial statements filed Monday by Compass Diversified Holdings, Inc., which acquired CamelBak in late August. Unaudited financial statements included in the filing
Steven Madden 3Q Profit Up 39 Percent
Steve Madden reported sales in the third quarter increased 70.5 percent to $313.9 million, bolstered by acquisitions and double-digit organic growth. Net income increased 39.3 percent to $31.9 million, or 74 cents per share, compared to $22.9 million, or
LeMond Fitness Names CFO
LeMond Fitness, maker of industry-leading cycling and fitness products, today announced the appointment of Raymond Calvert as senior vice president and chief Financial Officer.
Trilantic Capital Buying Implus from AEA Investors
Trilantic Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has partnered with management to acquire Implus Corporation, a leader in the footwear, outdoor and fitness accessories markets. In the transaction, Trilantic will partner with founding family member and C
Syder and Copper Mountain Expand Market Pact
Copper Mountain Resort will serve as the flagship location for a new Spyder communications center and concept shop for Spyder Active Sports in an expansion of the two companies' existing marketing, event and staff/patrol uniform programs.
Mizuno USA CEO Bob Puccini Elected SGMA’s Vice Chairman
Mizuno USA CEO and President, Bob Puccini, has been elected as the vice chairman of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) for a one-year term. This announcement was made at the conclusion of SGMA's annual business meeting in Chicago, I
Bogs Acquisition Helps Boost Weyco Revenues 31 Percent
Weyco Group, Inc., owner of Bogs and Rafters footwear, reported net sales for the third quarter were $74.6 million, an increase of 31 percent from 2010 sales of $57.1 million.
Black Diamond Rehires Mecham as Director of N.A. Sales
Black Diamond Equipment has hired Brian Mecham as director of North America sales. Mecham returns to Black Diamond, where he worked as a sales representative from 1997 to 2001, having most recently been employed by Patagonia as western regional sales mana
Black Diamond Rehires Mecham as Director of N.A. Sales
Black Diamond Equipment has hired Brian Mecham as director of North America sales. Mecham returns to Black Diamond, where he worked as a sales representative from 1997 to 2001, having most recently been employed by Patagonia as western regional sales mana
JJB Sports H1 Loss Widens
JJB Sports, the U.K. sporting goods chain, reported that is losses spread to £66.5 million ($107 mm)from £24.0 million a year ago due to non-recurring costs related to its restructuring plan. Sales slumped 22.6 percent to £142.4 million ($228 mm)…
WTO Rules on China Shoe Dumping Dispute
A World Trade Organization panel largely backed China in a complaint about European Union import duties on Chinese footwear, dealing a partial victory also to European importers and retailers. In a ruling, the panel told the European Union to bring its me
MBT Partners with Top Marathoner Tera Moody Moody
MBT reached a multi-faceted sponsorship with Tera Moody, three-time World Championship Marathon team member and U.S. hopeful in the 2012 Olympic Marathon trials. Moody, a longtime fan of MBT, is just one of many athletes who wear the curved-sole footwear
Shimano Lowers Forecast in Wake of Earnings Decline
Shimano Corp., one of the worlds two dominant bicycle component suppliers, reported sales reached ¥161.6 billion ($2.02 bb) in the nine months ended Sept. 30, up 3.7 percent compared to the first three quarters of 2010. However, the Japanese company said
Black Diamond Sales Climb 24 Percent in Third Quarter
Black Diamond, Inc. reported sales increased 24 percent to $42.0 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 compared to the third quarter of 2010. Gross margins increased 70 basis poins to 38.1 percent due primarily to a shift in mix toward higher margin
