OIA TopLine Report: Outdoor Retail Sales Decline 2% in 2009
The 2009 year-end edition of the Outdoor Topline Report produced for the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) found that retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* dropped 2% compared to 2008, moving from $5,188,090,096
Obenchain Stepping Down from OIA
Ann Obenchain is stepping down as VP of member services and marketing for Outdoor Industry Association (OIA). She is taking a job as director of marketing and development at Colorado Chautauqua Association…
Crocs Wins Appeal in Patent Case Over Shoe Design
A federal appeals' court overturned a 2008 U.S. International Trade Commission ruling that rejected Crocs Inc.'s claims of patent infringement against shoe makers who sold knock-off versions of the company's foam clogs…
TJX Posts Increase of 10% in Q4 Sales
The TJX Companies, Inc., the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, today announced sales and earnings results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended January 30, 2010…
Play It Again Parent Swings to Q4 Profit
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, earned $1.46 million, or 28 cents per share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 26, versus a loss of $2.08 million, or 38 cents per share, for the same quarter a year before…
FGX International Sees 5% Q4 Revenue Gain
FGX International, the maker of glasses and sunglasses under such names as Foster Grant and Gargoyles, reoported sales increased 5% to $64.7 million from $61.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008…
Simms Expands Product Development Team
Simms has as the hired two members its Product Development team. Rose Quinn, Sportswear & Accessories Product Developer, joined Simms in December 2009. Christy Evans, Senior Merchandiser for Sportswear & Accessories, is the newest member of the team – j
Coalision Appoints VP for Orage
Coalision has promoted Martin Trudel to the role of VP of Sales, Orage, effectively immediately. Trudel will report directly to Jean-Pierre Ferrandez, Executive Vice President of Orage and will be based in Montreal…
A.T. Cross Reports 5.3% Q4 Sales Decline
A.T. Cross Co., the parent of Native Eyewear, reported sales declined 5.3% in the fourth quarter to $39.5 million from $41.7 million a year ago. Sales in its Cross Optical segment rose 0.7% to 9.4 million, driven by continued growth of the Costa brand. Sa
Finish Line Youth Foundation Announces New Board Members
The Finish Line Youth Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides financial support for community-based youth athletic programs and camps for disadvantaged and special needs children across the United States, elected six new members to its Boa
Shock Doctor, USA Football Partner Up
USA Football, the sport's national governing body on youth and amateur levels has announced that Shock Doctor as its official mouthguard partner…
Iconix’s Q4 Bolstered by Wal-Mart Athletic Rollout
Iconix Brand Group. reported Q4 sales jumped 21% to $65.8 million, boosted by the rollout of its sports brands in licensing deals to Wal-Mart and its acquisition of Mark Ecko Enterprises, which includes Zoo York. Earnings rose 28.8% to $19.7 million, or 2
Sturm, Ruger Reports 9.2% Q4 Revenue Increase
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported sales rose 9.2% in the fourth quarter to $63.9 million from $58.5 million. Earnings climbed to $1.44 a share from 43 cents a year ago…
Pacific Brands Returns to the Black
Pacific Brands Ltd. reported a profit of Australia $22.2 million (U.S. $20 million) in the six months ended December 31 versus a loss of A$150 million a year earlier. Sales fell 7.8% to A$960.8 million ($853.7 million)…
Nike Sees Market Share Gains In Soccer
In an interview with Reuters in London, Nike's Chief Executive Mark Parker said newproducts and a marketing blitz at this summer's FIFA World Cup will help it continue to gain market share in soccer…
