Skechers’ Q2 Revenues Vault 69%
Skechers USA Inc. reported second quarter sales increased 68.9% to $504.9 million from $299.0 million a year ago. Earnings climbed to $40.2 million, or 82 cents a share, rebounding from a loss of $5.9 million, or 13 cents, a year ago..
Native and Costa Eyewear Sales Grew 23.1% in Q2
A.T. Cross Company said strong sales of its Costa and Native sunglass brands drove strong sales and earnings gains in the second quarter ended July 3, 2010…
Jones Apparel Q2 Profit Nearly Doubles
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. reported revenues for the second quarter of 2010 were $860 million, as compared with $804 million for the second quarter of 2009. The company reported adjusted earnings per share 45 cents a share, as compared with adjusted earnin
Timberland’s Q2 Revenues Climb 5%
The Timberland Company reported a second-quarter 2010 net loss of $23.5 million, or 44 cents a share, after a $13.2 million pre-tax charge for the impairment of certain goodwill and intangible assets. In the year-ago period, the company lost $19.2 million
Callaway Restructures Manufacturing/Distribution Processes
Callaway Golf Company announced a restructuring of its global operations to occur over the next 18 months. The initiative encompasses the reorganization of manufacturing and distribution centers located in Carlsbad, CA and Toronto, Canada; the creation of
Rawlings Signs Exclusive NFL Tailgate License
Rawlings Sporting Goods signed a multi-year agreement to become the NFL's exclusive licensee for select tailgating products, including tent canopies, grills and chairs. The extended deal which will be managed by Jarden Sports Licensing, begins in 20
Shimano Sales Rise 46% in First Half
Shimano Inc., the parent of Pearl Izumi, said its bicycle components and fishing tackle business rebounded strongly in the first half, but maintained its guidance because of uncertainty in Europe and Japan. The Japanese company said consolidated net incom
Climbing Film to Debut at ORSM
Footwear manufacturer evolv Sports and Sender/Big Up Films will debut the second segment in a new short film series called “Origins” at the Outdoor Retailer Market Aug. 5 before releasing it at the 2010 Reel Rock Film Tour late this year…
I/O Bio Names McRoberts President, Expands Team
I/O Bio has promoted Greg McRoberts from general manager to president of global sales and operations. The rapidly growing wool clothing company also disclosed that it has hired new managers in recent months to beef up its dealer services department and gl
Jim Gerson to Oversee Warnaco Swim Brands
Former Reef president and long-term VF executive Jim Gerson has left the organization to oversee The Warnaco Group's swimsuit brands, which include Speedo and Calvin Klein…
Source to Host Retailer Lounges at OR
Source Hydration and Sandals will be hosting two lounges for retail buyers and media at this Summer's OR Show…
Iconix Announces Executive Promotions
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced the promotion of three executives from within the company. Yehuda Shmidman has been promoted to chief operating officer…
AAFA Submits Blueprint to Double U.S. Exports
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) submitted a ten-point plan to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding President Barack Obama's commitment to double U.S. exports by 2015. Point 8: Recognize that imports of U.S. branded product are
Point6 To Supply Socks for First Ascent Line
Point6, designer and manufacturer of premium merino wool performance socks, has inked an exclusive partnership to provide Eddie Bauer with socks for its First Ascent line beginning in September 2010…
New York Giants Partners with TeamFanShop
TeamFanShop is partnering with the New York Giants to deliver e-commerce and marketing solutions to reach the global fan base of the Giants…
