Columbia Sportswear to Present to Investors, Analysts at OR
Columbia Sportswear Company will host a presentation for analysts and investors at the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market tradeshow next week in which members of senior management will discuss the company’s innovation and brand strategies…
NSGA Announces Formation of New Hockey Dealers Association
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) launches the Hockey Dealers Association (HDA), which will operate as an NSGA division…
Escalade’s Q2 Sporting Goods Sales Climb 9%
Escalade, Inc. reported net income for the quarter reached $1.9 million, or 15 cents a share, against earnings of $366,000, or 3 cents, a year ago. Revenues increased slightly to $35.7 million from $35.6 million a year ago…
U.S. Senate Approves PEP Funding for $80 Million
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved $80 million in funding for the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) in 2011. The U.S. House of Representatives will complete work on its 2011 education funding bill later this fall. In recent
Backcountry.com Launches Vendor Social Hubs
With manufacturers looking for new ways to leverage and distribute their brand content, Backcountry.com, in partnership with The North Face, launched their first Vendor Social Hub, a next generation merchandising program that gives manufacturers one hyper
Steve Madden’s Q2 Profit Soars 36%
Steve Madden reported second quarter net sales increased 36.2% to $158.7 million. Net income increased 63.0% to $19.8 million, or 70 cents per diluted share, compared to $12.1 million, 44 cents per diluted share in the prior year's second quarter…
Columbia Sportswear Settles Crocs Lawsuit
Columbia Sportswear Co. said it has resolved its pending claims against Crocs, Inc. in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Oregon…
Brunswick Q2 Earnings Rebound on Boating Turnaround
Brunswick Corporation motored to $1.0 billion in sales in the second quarter ended July 3 as boating dealers rushed to restock their inventories. Rebounding sales of boats and marine engines combined with recent cost cutting to improve margins, resulting
Volcom Sales Up 15.4%; Margins Contract
Volcom, Inc. reported consolidated revenues for second quarter ended June 30 were $62.5 million compared with $54.2 million in the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the 2010 second quarter was $68,000, or break even per diluted share, compared with $
Cabela’s Reports Record Q2 Profits
Cabela’s Incorporated reported record second quarter fiscal 2010 earnings on a 240 basis point improvement in operating margins. The company said operating income rose 62% due to the strong performance of World’s Foremost Bank, higher merchand
OR Launches SmartPhone App
Outdoor Retailer (OR) launched a smartphone app called “OR 2010” to give attendees a convenient and comprehensive way to navigate OR Summer Market 2010 features before, during and after the show…
K-Swiss Acquires FORM Athletics, Hires Mark Miller
K-Swiss said it has acquired Laguna Beach-based FORM Athletics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. FORM Athletics will operate as a division of K-Swiss led by Mark Miller, FORM's incumbent founder and CEO…
Gramicci Adds Reps to Push NPT Line
Gramicci has added new sales representation in four U.S. regions to market its NPT – Natural/Organic Performance Technology outdoor clothing…
West Marine Revenues Rise 11.5% in Q2
West Marine second quarter income before taxes was $36.0 million, a $3.7 million, or 11.5%, increase compared to the same period last year…
Sof Sole Partners with The Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic
The Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic, a premier celebrity golf fundraiser for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, announced that Sof Sole will serve as the 2010 Signature Sponsor for the “Jimmy V Cruise to Key West” event. This fun-filled event will take
