Oakley Sales Grew 11 Percent in First Quarter
Sales of Oakley branded sunglasses, goggles and other optical products grew by 11 percent in first quarter ended March 31, according to earnings information released by its Italian parent Luxottica Group S.p.A…
Gregory Mountain Products Names Backbone Media as P.R. Agency
Gregory Mountain Products, the industry leader in backpacks and adventure travel gear, announces the appointment of Backbone Media as its public relations agency of record.
SIA to Keep Snow Show in Late January Slot in 2012-13
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) will continue to hold the SIA Snow Show late January/early February to accommodate reps and retailers, SIA board ruled Thursday.
EMS Bringing Bouldering Competition to New York City
Eastern Mountain Sports will be title sponsor for a pro bouldering competition in New York’s Central Park this summer during the Adventures NYC celebration. The competition, which is sanctioned by the Unified Bouldering Championships, will provide u
Timberland Opens San Francisco Store
The Timberland Company will open its first store in San Francisco in nine years…
Deckers Outdoor’s Q1 Revenues Climb 31 Percent
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported sales increased 31.4 percent in the first quarter, to $204.9 million compared to $155.9 million last year. UGG brand sales increased 42.2 percent to $148.4 million; Teva brand sales increased 16.8 percent to $50.4 million. N
Woolrich Names Hollowell as Marketing Vice President
Woolrich has hired Brent Hollowell as marketing vice president. Hollowell is the latest in a string of hires in the past year and half by Woolrich, as the company has steadily built its management and support teams and laid the groundwork for its global
Callaway Reports Q1 Sales Slip 6% on Weakness in U.S.
Callaway Golf Company reported a 6% decrease in net sales to $286 million for the first quarter ended March 31 , down $17 million from net sales of $303 million for the first quarter of 2010…
Crocs Taps New CFO
Crocs, Inc. said Jeff Lasher has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective April 28, 2011…
Columbia Sportswear’s Q1 Earnings Jump 38 Percent
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported net income increased 38 percent to $12.8 million, or 37 cents per share, compared to net income of $9.2 million, or 27 cents, for the first quarter of 2010. Sales increased 11 percent to $333.1 million from $300.4 million
Osprey Rehires Former CEO Hamerschlag as Product Line Manager
Osprey Packs, Inc. has named Erik Hamerschlag their new product line manager, effective immediately. He is rejoining Osprey, where he held several leadership positions from 1994 through 2001, after nine years with Mountain Hardwear, Inc…
Brown Shoe Announces Proposed Senior Notes Offering
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. intends to offer $150 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2019 in a private placement, subject to market and other conditions…
Moving Comfort Launches Virtual Bra Fitting Room
Moving Comfort announced the launch of its new website featuring an innovative virtual Sports Bra Fitting Room. The Sports Bra Fitting Room is divided into four sections to guide women in finding…
Dick’s SG Sued Over Exercise Line
Dick's Sporting Goods was sued by Performance Solutions LLC for allegedly infringing on a patent for an exercise device…
Lolë Names Direct-to-Consumer VP for Europe
Coalision Inc. named Isabelle Mille as vice-president, direct-to-consumer for its women's active wear brand Lolë in Europe. Based in the southwest of France she will report directly to Bernard Mariette, who took over as president and CEO of Coalision
