Good News At Western Mountain Resorts
Western mountain resort destinations experienced sharp increases in July occupancy as well as increases in the advance reservations outlook for the next few months, according to the monthly survey published by Mountain Travel Research Program, or MTRiP…
Li-Ning Signs Evan Turner to Endorsement Deal
Li-Ning signed Evan Turner, the No. 2 pick in this year's NBA Draft, to a multi-year endorsement deal. Turner will be showcasing his own Li-Ning Sports signature footwear and apparel product line, available globally, beginning in the second year of t
Perry Ellis Boosts 2010 Full Year Guidance
Perry Ellis International, citing continued strong gross margin expansion, said it expects a second-quarter loss ranging from 15 cents to 17 cents a share, a sharp reduction from a 42 cents-loss a year ago. Revenues are expected to reach $162 million, up
Census: July’s Sporting Goods-related Sales Surge 5.2% Over ’09
July's total retail sales edged up 0.4% from the prior month, but surged 6.9% above last year's numbers, according to advance reports issued by the U.S. Census Bureau…
Foot Locker Sees Growth in Q3
Helped by a focus on reducing promotions in its U.S. stores along with a small comp store sales gain, Foot Locker, Inc. earned $6 million, or 4 cents a share, in the second quarter against break-even results in the year-ago period…
Johnson Health Tech Sees Revenue Gains
Johnson Health Tech, Inc., manufacturer of Matrix Fitness, Vision Fitness, Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG Fitness equipment, said its second-quarter sales accounted for a gain of 29% worldwide over the corresponding 2009 time period…
Orange 21 Growth Continues into Q2
Orange 21 Inc., owner of eyewear brand Spy Optics, reported a 5% bump in sales that reached $9.5 million in the second quarter from $9.1 million in the year-ago period. The company contributes the rise to an improvement in the economy and consumer confid
Dick’s SG Posts Strong Q2; Tempers Q3 Outlook
Dick's Sporting Goods posted a higher-than-expected jump in second quarter profit on improved margins and stronger comp store sales also unveiled plans to ramp up expansion for 2011. On the downside, the sporting goods retail giant issued a slightly
French Sporting Goods Retail Group Buys Distressed California Shopping Center
Oxylane Groupe-Decathlon, a French company that owns several sporting goods brands and operates 350 stores worldwide, has purchased a largely vacant retail center in Ontario, CA, apparently as part of a return to U.S. retailing…
OR Summer Market: Hardgoods Go Back to Basics
In an industry driven for so long by innovation, it’s ironic to discover that as technology changes a great many things remain the same. Equipment meant to get people outdoors aims simply to provide comfort and security while hauling supplies, creat
Mammut Sales Growth Slows in Q2
Sales growth has slowed considerably at Mammut Sports Group since April, according to first half financial data released Wednesday by its parent company Conzzeta Group of Zurich…
Interbike Extends Registration Deadline
Interbike has extended the period for free attendee and buyer registration to Sept. 3, 2010, to give busy retailers one more week to register for the show and avoid the registration fee of $35…
Nautilus Second Quarter Bottom Line Hurt by Tight Consumer Credit
For the second consecutive quarter, Nautilus, Inc. saw sales for its Direct segment plummet more than 30% on tight consumer credit, easily offsetting moderate strength from the Retail segment and effectively crippling the company’s top line…
Billabong Sees Growth Resume in Americas
Billabong International said sales in the Americas increased 3.2% in constant currency terms in the second half of its fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. For the full year, sales were down 1.2% in constant currency terms to Australian $712.6 million (U.S.
ASICS America to Acquire Canadian Distributor
ASICS America Corporation will acquire its North American distributor, Agence Quebec Plus Ltd. (AQP), located in the Province of Quebec effective Aug. 31, 2010. Denis Custeau will maintain his current role as president and general manager. The internal st
