Young Consumer Report: Measuring Effectiveness of Brands to Influence Purchases
Sure, they know your brand, but are they buying your brand? That’s the big question posed by The SportsOneSource Group in the 2010 Brand Strength Report as vendors look to measure their return on investment for marketing programs designed to build
Children and Nature Movement Coalesces Under OAK
A broad coalition representing a growing chorus of business and non-profits advocating more outdoor time for children last week unveiled a national partnership called the Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK)…
Collective Brands Sees Saucony, Sperry and Keds Drive Q1 Revenue Growth
Collective Brands, Inc. reported that first quarter earnings jumped 43% aided by solid double-digit gains from Saucony, Sperry Top-Sider and Keds, as well as a 240 basis point improvement in gross margins. Unfortunately, the one laggard was its biggest
OIA Joins Coalition Backing Climate Change Legislation
Outdoor Industry Association is joining Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy (BICEP), a coalition of major American businesses pushing for passage of comprehensive climate and energy legislation in the U.S…
May Comps Disappoint; June, BTS will be Key for Recovery
For the second consecutive month, a holiday calendar shift and damp, cool weather throughout much of the country has dropped retail same-store sales below most analysts’ expectations. May, a month that is typically boosted by summer apparel sales, w
Pacific Market International Receives Equity Infusion
Pacific Market International (PMI), the Seattle-based owner of food and beverage brands Aladdin and Stanley, announced an equity partnership agreement with fellow Seattle-based investment company, the Joshua Green Corporation…
Maverik Lacrosse Acquired by Bauer Hockey’s P.E. Parent
Kohlberg Sports Group, Inc., a private equity firm affiliated with Kohlberg & Company, LLC and also the owner of Bauer Hockey, has acquired Long Island City, NY-based lacrosse specialist Maverik Lacrosse…
U.S. Division of C.A.M.P. Acquired As Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
C.A.M.P. S.p.A., the Italian manufacturer of climbing, mountaineering and safety equipment, has formed C.A.M.P. USA Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary headquartered near Boulder, CO and established to serve exclusively the U.S. market. The brand most recentl
Shoe Carnival Sees Q1 Sales, Profits Jump
A 13.1% comp gain combined with improved gross profit margins and controlled expenses resulted in the strongest quarterly earnings performance in Shoe Carnival's history. Led by toning footwear, the comp gain beat guidance in the range of 8% to 9%, a
NSSF Launches Radio Blitz to Stop Microstamping in NY State Senate
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) launched an advertising campaign in opposition to S. 6005, legislation that would mandate the flawed technology of firearms microstamping in New York, according to recent release by the organization…
Quiksilver Triples Fiscal Second Quarter Profits Despite Revenue Decline
Quiksilver, Inc. continued to move forward with solid profits in the company’s fiscal second quarter ended April 30 as net income surged 235% to $9.4 million, or 6 cents per diluted share, compared to $2.8 million, or 2 cents per diluted share, in t
Brown Shoe Buys Remaining 50% of Edelman Shoe
Brown Shoe Co acquired the remaining 50%interest in women's shoe-maker Edelman Shoe Inc for for $39.6 million in cash and stock…
Sport Chalet Finishes Tough Year with Solid Q4
Citing favorable winter weather and improved inventory position, Sport Chalet was successful in boosting sales in the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 28, to $90.2 million from $84.5 million in the prior-year period.//
Volcom Unifies Efforts Under CRS Program
Volcom, Inc. named 13-year veteran Derek Sabori to head up its first unified Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility program…
Fruit of the Loom Sees Strong Q1 Earnings Gains
Berkshire Hathaway said higher profits in its apparel business, particularly Fruit of the Loom, helped lift Q1 pre-tax earnings in its Other Manufacturing segment by 89% to $332 million. Also driving gains were increases at ISCAR Metalworking Companies (I
