Fox Factory Sales Slip 7.7% in 2009, But Orders Soar
Sales at action sports components maker Fox Factory Holding Corp. reached $121.5 million in the year ended Dec. 31, 2009, down 7.7% from 2008, the company’s parent company reported. However, Fox ended the year with a 62% increase in firm back orders
Adidas Group Sees Return to Growth in 2010; Owned-Retail the Lone Bright Spot in 2009
The adidas Group reported its fourth-quarter earnings fell sharply amid continued sales declines but said it expects growth to resume this year on the strength of its marketing around the FIFA World Cup, momentum seen in its adidas Originals lifestyle col
Spyder Names Director of Marketing
After serving as Director of Marketing for nearly 20 years, Kathy Carroll has left Spyder to pursue new personal and career opportunities. Stepping into the position is Laura Wisner, who previously held the post of senior marketing manager…
Nautilus Swings to Q4 Profit Despite Double-Digit Sales Decline
The final quarter of fiscal 2009 was a continuation of the first three for Nautilus, Inc. as the company reported more general weakness in all of its major business segments. Net sales for the Vancouver, WA-based fitness manufacturer fell 16% to $53.7 mil
SIA: Snow Market Flat In January
According to the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Retail Audit Report, Snow Sports market sales reached $2.26 billion in January with a 0.4% gain in dollars sold compared with August through January last season. Significant declines in the West and Nor
Warnaco Swimwear Group Records Profitable Q4
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported Swimwear Group net revenues increased 10% to $50.8 million in the 2009 fourth quarter, citing gains in both Speedo and Calvin Klein Swim. Operating income increased to $2.3 million, or 4% of Swimwear Group net revenues, co
Deuter USA Hires The Walton Works as PR Agency
Deuter USA has hired The Walton Works as their public relations connector effective immediately…
Element 21 Golf Sees Strong Q2 Revenue Gains
Element 21 Golf Company reported revenues grew 52% in its second quarter ended Dec. 31, to $902,000 from $431,000 in the same year-ago period. The increase in revenue was mainly attributable to an increase in sales of the company's Carrrot Stix brand
New Era Cap to Sponsor Pinstripe Bowl
New Era Cap Co. Inc. will be the title sponsor of the first-ever college football bowl game to be held at Yankee Stadium…
Escalade Sees Fourth Quarter Slide
Escalade, Inc. earned $1.1 million, or 9 cents a share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 26, compared with a loss of $4.6 million in the prior-year period. Furthermore, revenues declined 11.8% to $29 million from $32.9 million in the year ago period. Citi
Delta Apparel Raises FY10 Guidance Based on Higher Sales and Margins
Delta Apparel, Inc. raised its expectations of net sales and earnings for its 2010 fiscal year ending July 3, 2010. The parent of M.J. Soffe now expects net sales of $395 to $400 million compared to its prior guidance of net sales of $375 to $385 million.
Lower Price Points Dominate Golf Apparel Market in December
In the December, 2009 edition of its Golf Apparel Market Reports, independent research firm, Golf Datatech, LLC, found that the $0-$49.99 price range made up the majority of sales for both men’s and women’s on- and off-course golf apparel…
Easton Sports Welcomes Chris Zimmerman
Easton-Bell Sports has appointed Chris Zimmerman as the president of Easton Sports, effective immediately. Reporting to Paul Harrington, President and CEO of Easton-Bell Sports, Zimmerman will take the reigns within the Easton Sports division…
Billabong Agrees to License Skate Brand Plan B
Billabong International Limited announced it has entered an exclusive 10-year agreement to license the California-based skateboard brand Plan B…
Container Imports to Grow 17% in First Half
Container imports are expected to grow 17% in the first half of this year as retailers restock depleted inventories at a rapid pace, according to the latest estimates released by the National Retail Federation. The numbers indicate a true and sustained re
