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
Nike Unveils Training Facility in Soweto
Nike celebrated the completion of the new community Football Training Center in Soweto, South Africa…
EMS Names Heads of Marketing and Merchandising
Eastern Mountain Sports Inc. announced that two of its managers have been promoted to director-level positions. Kate Lynch was named director of marketing and Marshall Merriam was named director of merchandising…
Dick’s SG Reappoints Board Members
Dick's Sporting Goods approved new three-year terms for two members of its board of directors…
Report: Foot Locker Eyeing JJB Sports
Reports that Foot Locker Inc. is reviewing a possible acquisition or investment in JJB Sports sent shares of British retailer up, according to reports in British media…
Stanley Outdoor Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Stanley Outdoor Products has become the newest vendor partner at the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, a group of specialty outdoor retailers that meets next week in Utah for its annual early buying show.
Escalade Signs Multi-Year Amendment to Credit Agreement
Escalade, Inc. announced that, on May 31, 2010, it amended its existing credit agreement with its issuing bank JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. to provide for a new multi-year loan facility…
New Hampshire Ski and Snowboard Visits Diped 2.6%This Season
Ski NH estimated a total of 2,228,571 alpine skier and snowboarder visits, down 2.6% from the winter of 2008-09, which was the third best on record for skier visits in New Hampshire…
Timbuk2 Names Bass to New Design Position
Timbuk2 has named Greg Bass as Product and Design Director, a new role within the company, effective immediately. Bass spent eight years with The North Face, where he held a number of positions in product development and design…
NBA Launches NBAStore.com on Facebook
The National Basketball Association announced a series of new social media activation for The Finals including the launch of the NBAStore.com on Facebook, special venues for “The Finals” on social networking platforms Foursquare and Gowalla, and fan inter
CamelBak Campaign Lures Unusual Athletes
CamelBak’s “Official Water Bottle Of” campaign, which seeks to promote hydration and reusable bottle use, has picked up three more teams, including a Dragon Boat racing team in Los Angeles, a handball club in Austin and a kickball team in Brooklyn,
