Crocs, Inc. Narrows Q4 Loss; Duerden Exits
Crocs, Inc. trimmed its Q4 losses on higher sales primarily due to its successful expansion of its consumer-direct business and cost controls. Management attributed broad acceptance of key new styles for a 46% increase in backlog at year-end. The big surp
Iconix Brand’s Q4 Bolstered by Wal-Mart Athletic Rollout
Iconix Brand Group. reported Q409 sales jumped 21% to $65.8 million, boosted by the rollout of its sports brands in licensing deals with Wal-Mart and its acquisition of Mark Ecko Enterprises, which includes Zoo York…
Deckers Again Relies on UGG for Positive Year; Sees Boost from Teva in 2010
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported sales rose 14.7% to $348.0 million in the fourth quarter on strength of its direct and international business. While UGG continue to be its star performer, the company expects Teva to grow in double-digits this year…
Golfsmith Retail Comps Inch Up in Q4; Consumer Direct Business Slides Double Digits
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc., reported net revenues reached $63.8 million in the fourth quarter ended January 2, down 5.9% from $67.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008…
Garmin’s Strong Fourth Quarter Can’t Rescue Weak Year
A substantial holiday season pushed Garmin Ltd. to fourth quarter results that exceeded expectations, with profits jumping almost 77% for the period…
Volcom Beats Street, Swings to Profit in Q4 on Reduced Retail Discounts
In the closing quarter of a year that Volcom management called “one of the most challenging for our company and our industry,” the action sports apparel manufacturer handily exceeded analysts’ earnings estimates to wrap up 2009…
Colorado Sales Tax Law Impacts E-commerce
Last week, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed into law a new bill that would require online retailers to collect sales tax from Colorado residents who purchase products online if the retailers have an affiliation with a Colorado company…
Accell Group N.V. Reports 6% Sales Gain for 2009
Dutch cycling group Accell Group N.V. saw full year sales increase 6.0% to €572.6 million ($736.0 mm) in 2009, including 5% organic growth from ongoing product. Growth was driven by demand for electric bikes, bicycles, bicycle parts and accessories.
Cloudveil Founder Resigns
Cloudveil’s Co-Founder and President Stephen Sullivan has resigned following the recent sale of the brand. As reported, Spyder Active Sports last week sold the outerwear firm to Windsong Brands LLC, a private equity firm based in Westport, CT.
Wenger Opens First U.S. Store
Wenger has opened its first U.S. store, in Boulder, CO. The 3,000 square-foot store will open in April and sell Wenger's new line of technical footwear; tents, sleeping bags and backpacks…
Member-Hosted Fundraisers Generate $40,000 for Conservation Alliance
The Conservation Alliance organized special promotions with 15 member companies at the January Outdoor Retailer trade show that raised $40,000 during the four-day event…
Columbia Taps VF Exec to Head Mountain Hardwear
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Topher Gaylord as president of its wholly-owned subsidiary Mountain Hardwear, Inc. Gaylord, formerly president of 7 For All Mankind, will be responsible for product creation, global sales and marketing of Mountain
Orange21 Eyes Brand Growth
With a 15 year pedigree in action sports related eyewear with its SPY Optic brand, Orange21 has defined itself as a top-selling leader in both design and quality of product while establishing a position as an authentic participant in the culture of Action
New Balance to Sponsor NSSF Outdoor Nationals Event
New Balance announced an official multi-year partnership with the National Scholastic Sports Foundation (NSSF) in the Outdoor Nationals event, renamed the New Balance Outdoor Nationals…
Dillard’s Returns to Profitability
Dillard's, Inc. reported a swing to profit in the fourth quarter from a year ago, reflecting improved margins and lower operating expenses that more than offset a decline in revenues…
