OIA: Outdoor Industry Finished 2010 Leaner and More Profitable
The outdoor industry emerged leaner and more profitable at the end of last year than it was going into and during the 18-month recession that officially ended in June 2009, according to the first benchmarking reports published by Outdoor Industry Associa
Skechers Sees Toning Markdowns Drag Down Q2
Stung by heavy clearance sales to right-size toning inventories, Skechers USA, Inc. posted a net loss of $29.9 million, or 62 cents a share, in the second quarter…
Oakley, Ray-Ban Propelled by Europe, Athletes in Q2
Luxottica Group S.p.A.’s said net sales at its Wholesale Division, which includes the Oakley and Ray-Ban sunglass brands, rose 11.6 percent at constant exchange rates to €704.0 million ($1.01 bn) in the second quarter ended June 30 from €
DSW Inc. Begins Selling Kids’ Shoes at DSW.com;
DSW Inc. announced the official launches of kids' shoes on dsw.com and the company's mobile commerce site, m.dsw.com…
Outdoor Channel Becomes Pinnacle Sponsor for 2012 SHOT Show
Outdoor Channel, America's leader in Outdoor TV, has signed on as a Pinnacle-level sponsor for the 2012 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show…
Lowe Alpine Returns to Colorado
Equip Outdoor Technologies is moving the U.S. headquarters of the Lowe Alpine brand to the Front Range of Colorado, where the brand was founded in 1967. The move will combine the brand's customer service, distribution and marketing with those of Rab
Iconix Q2 Profit Soars; Ups Full Year Guidance
Iconix Brand Group's earnings jumped 69.4 percent in its second quarter, to $41.5 million, or 55 cents per share. Revenues rose 17.5 percent to $89.3 million…
Reebok and EB Sport Group Announce Licensing Agreement
Reebok and EB Sport Group entered into a multi-year licensing agreement and will launch a new line of Reebok fitness monitoring devices this fall…
RECALL: Bravo Sports Pogo Sticks
About 159,000 pogo sticks under Disney character licenses and made by Bravo Sports of Santa Fe Springs, CA are being recalled…
City Sports Enters New Credit Agreement With Wells Fargo
City Sports, the Boston-based specialty athletic retailer with 18 stores in several markets on the East Coast, entered into a new credit agreement and term loan with Wells Fargo Capital Finance. The new credit agreement provides for a revolving credit fac
Warnaco’s Swim Segment Sees 20 Percent Q2 Earnings Gain
Warnaco Group reported sales at its Swimwear Group, which includes Speedo, inched ahead 3.3 percent in the second quarter, to $78.7 million from $76.2 million a year ago. Operating profits climbed 19.6 percent to $10.7 million from $8.95 million a year ag
NRF Applauds Internet Sales Tax Bill
The National Retail Federation said it welcomed the introduction of legislation that would require Internet retailers to collect sales tax the same as local bricks-and-mortar stores…
Crocs Sees Q2 Profit Soar; Easily Tops Street View
With a continued strong response to newer styles, Crocs Inc.'s second quarter profit soared 71.9 percent to $55.5 million, or 61 cents a share. Revenue climbed 29.6 percent to $295.6 million. In April, the squishy-shoe maker projected earnings of 43
Under Armour Raises Guidance After Strong
Powered by a strong reception to its Charged Cotton collection, Under Armour Inc. posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit and once again raised its revenue and earnings forecast for the year…
Kellwood Adds Yoga Brand
Kellwood acquired Zobha, a California maker of yoga and fitness apparel and accessories that distributes through yoga studios, fitness clubs and its own e-commerce site…
