Rocky Brands Turns Q1 Profit Despite Drop Off in Military Sales
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported net income improved to $500,000, or 7 cents per diluted share for its first quarter ended March 31, 2011 despite a 7.3% decline in sales attributed to a drop in military sales. The profit compares to a net loss of $600,000, or
Puma Q1 Revenues Pass Billion Dollar Mark
Puma AG reported that first quarter consolidated sales reached €773.4 million ($1.06 bn), rising 9.3 percent in currency-adjusted terms and 13.2 percent in euro terms when compared to the first quarter of 2010. In currency-neutral terms, Footwear revenu
Brown Shoe Says Fewer Promotions, Weather Dampening Sales
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced preliminary net sales results for the nine-week period ended April 2, 2011. Consolidated net sales increased by 2.1 percent versus the year-ago period to $426 million…
Under Armour’s Revenues Soar 32 Percent in First Quarter
Under Armour, Inc.'s revenues increased 36 percent in the first quarter to $312.7 million. Apparel revenues climbed 34 percent to $230.5 million, driven by strength across each of the Men's, Women's, and Youth apparel businesses and the co
Phil Knight Appears on Oprah
Nike Inc.'s founder and chairman Phil Knight made a rare media appearance Tuesday as a guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Knight, known for being media-shy, told the story of how Nike was founded, Nike's relationships with star athletes as well
Shimano Q1 Growth Stymied by Japan Earthquake
Shimano Group reported that first quarter sales increased 1.3 percent to ¥50.9 billion ($619 mm) with a small gain in the bicycle component business partially offset by a slight decline in fishing tackle revenues. Bicycle Component division sales rose 2.
Sof Sole Teams Up with Authors Around Marathon Series
Sof Sole and co-authors Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea of Run Like A Mother will join forces at several Rock 'n' Roll marathons this year to provide informative presentations for participants and present new product offerings from Sof Sole
Schwinn Hires Olympic Swimmer As Brand Ambassador
Schwinn has hired Olympic gold medalist Summer Sanders as brand ambassador for Schwinn's family-friendly bicycles. Sanders will continue to encourage families to get out and ride together…
Interbike Early Registration Spikes
Interbike said registration for the 30th edition of the industry's leading trade show has already surpassed 2,300 qualified buyers, up 160 percent from the same time span a year ago…
Ecco Golf Appoints Eastern Sales Manager
Danish brand Ecco announced that Jackie Kirkwood has been hired as sales manager, east for the Ecco USA Golf Division…
Fortune Brands Progressing with Separation Plan
Bruce Carbonari, chairman and chief executive officer at Fortune Brands, told shareholders at the company's annual meeting that the company is making “excellent progress” towards a potential sale or spin-off of the golf business…
Golfsmith Inks Distribution Agreement for MacGregor in Europe
Golfsmith International, Inc. formed a new partnership for the MacGregor brand in Europe with Manchester based Worldwide Golf Brands (WWGB)…
Atayne Recertified as B Corp.
Atayne, a Maine-based makers of performance outdoor and athletic apparel in the USA from 100%-recycled materials, has been recertified as a B Corporation. B Corporations voluntarily adhere to higher standards of corporate accountability, social responsibi
Taylor Brands Hires Western Regional Sales Manager
Taylor Brands, LLC announced that John O'Rourke has been hired as regional sales manager west. In this position, O'Rourke will manage the Western United States and the Canadian Regions for Taylor Brands, and concentrate on the sporting goods an
LAPD to Continue Testing Currie Technologies E-Bike
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Bicycle Coordination Unit is moving forward with testing and evaluation of IZIP Express Police Bicycles at special events to further explore their viability under actual patrol conditions…
