Is that Light We See at the End of the Tunnel?
With more signs that the U.S. economic recovery appears to be sustainable, executives across the industry appeared to be fired up about the possibility of pursing growth opportunities again…
Lafuma’s Sales Slide in First Half
Groupe Lafuma reported revenues in the first half ended March 31 were down 6.5% in the first half or down 4.1% at constant exchange rates. Losses were trimmed to €0.8 million ($960,000) this year, compared to net losses of over €3.2 million ($
Implus Hopes for Honey as Burt’s Bees Distributor
In hopes of garnering more attention from the footwear, outdoor & sporting goods channels, Burt’s Bees has agreed to make Implus the official distributor for the Burt's Bees Lip Balm collection. Accordingly, Implus will tap into its extensive r
Yue Yuen’s First Half Profit Dips 3.2%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd. said its first-half net profit fell 3.2% from a year earlier, due to higher tax expenses and despite an increase in sales. The Hong Kong-listed company said its net profit for the six months ended March 31 fell to US$21
OR, ASR, Interbike Parent Plans for IPO
Nielsen Holdings BV, the television ratings and consumer research company that also owns Outdoor Retailer, ASR and Interbike trade shows, plans to raise up to $1.75 billion in an initial public offering, the company said in a securities filing…
Forzani Group Gets Fiscal Q1 Boost from Weather, Winter Olympics
The Forzani Group, Ltd reported temperate weather and strong sales of 2010 Vancouver Olympics licensed apparel boosted revenues over a year-ago quarter that suffered from prolonged winter weather…
Lululemon Triples Q1 Net Income on Strong Across the Board Results
Lululemon Athletica's first quarter earnings tripled from a year earlier and came in well ahead of company projections, leading to a stronger outlook for its current year. On a conference call with analysts, company CEO Christine Day said the quarte
FFANY: It Wasn’t All About Toning, but Close
While FFANY, held last week at the Hilton in New York City, primarily addresses the dress to casual footwear marketplace, a few other athletic guys worked the trade show. Here, a roundup of a few attending:
Merrell Enters the Barefoot Market through Vibram Partnership
Through a partnership with Vibram, Merrell will enter the barefoot category for Spring 2011. “It's a great opportunity for us,” said Jim Zwiers, president of Wolverine World Wide's Outdoor Group, at Wolverine's showroom in Manhattan as par
Montrail and The Outdoor Foundation Release Trail Running Report
As trail running becomes a more popular activity due to the ease of access and the increasing presence of urban trail systems, The Outdoor Foundation and Montrail have teamed up to create a Special Report on Trail Running…
SUGOI to Sponsor Ride to Conquer Cancer
SUGOI Performance Apparel, a division of Dorel Industries Inc. has been named the Official Cycling Apparel Sponsor for Ride to Conquer Cancer – Canada's premier cycling event…
Bushnell and Leupold and Stevens Settle Lawsuits
Bushnell Inc. has settled its lawsuits with Leupold & Stevens relating to the Leupold True Ballistic Range (TBR) technology, and the Bushnell Angle Range Compensation (ARC) technology…
Callaway Golf Sees Flat to Slight Rise in Q2 Earnings
Callaway Golf Company said it expects second quarter earnings to rise to a range of 10 cents to 15 cents share versus 10 cents a year ago. Sales are expected to reach in the range of $295 – $305 million versus $302 million a year ago…
Cherokee to License Sideout Brand to Pan Oceanic Eyewear
Cherokee Inc. has reached a licensing agreement with Pan Oceanic Eyewear in the U.S. to make sunglasses, swim and snow goggles through its Sideout brand…
True Temper Expanding to Increase Capacity
True Temper Sports is preparing to invest about $10 million, its largest capital investment in the last five years, to expand manufacturing capacity of its worldwide operations…
