SportsOneSource 2010 Brand Strength Report Sees the Strong Get Stronger in a Tough Economy
More than two years after the “Great Recession” officially commenced it is clear that U.S. consumers have made fundamental changes in the way they shop, where they shop and the brands they buy…
Iowans Look at New Sales Tax to Fund Conservation Trust
Iowa took a step closer to becoming at least the fourth state to dedicate tax revenue to conservation when its House of Representatives approved the Natural Resource and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund act.
The Finish Line Swings to Fourth Quarter Profit; Blows Past Wall Street Estimates
The Finish Line’s revenues rose 8.9% to $374.5 million in their fiscal fourth quarter ended February 27, propelled by a 10% same-store sales hike on the strength of the running and toning categories…
ECCO’s 2009 Profits Fall as Sales Slide 6%
ECCO reported revenue fell by 6% in 2009 DKK $5.04 billion ($912.7 million) while pre-tax profits fell by 38% to DKK 460 million ($83.2 million) due partly to significant investment in retail stores and in-store shops. Said the Danish-shoe maker in a stat
REI Doubles Profits on Flat Sales in 2009
Recreational Equipment, Inc. released audited financial statements confirming that its net income more than doubled to $29.8 million from $14.5 million in the prior year…
Wolverine World Wide Names Nick Schwartz VP, Sales – Apparel and Accessories
Wolverine World Wide appointed Nick Schwartz as VP, sales – Apparel and Accessories. His immediate focus will be on Merrell Apparel, where he will lead the sales team. Schwartz joins the Wolverine team from Columbia Sportswear Co. Inc…
The Athlete’s Foot’s Parent Shrinks Q4 Losses
Revenues at Nexcen Brands, the parent of The Athlete's Foot, decreased 17% in the fourth quarter, to $10.6 million…
Golf Datatech Releases January Apparel Market Report
Golf Datatech, LLC has released the third consecutive Golf Apparel Market Reports with information from January apparel sales. These reports, which capture retail sales data from both on course and off course retailers in the U.S., cover the top selling m
G-III Profits from Expansion in Q4
G-III Apparel Group Ltd capped the year with fourth-quarter profits exceeding market expectations. The company cites the public demand for fashion brands such as Calvin Klein and Guess for its success…
Beretta Launches New Web Site
Beretta U.S.A. recently launched a totally re-designed version of their website, www.berettausa.com. Beretta said its new site reflects Beretta's commitment to making their website more user friendly and information rich…
Phillips-Van Heusen Swings to Q4 Profit on Calvin Klein Brand
Bolstered by global brand strength in its Calvin Klein label, apparel maker Phillips-Van Heusen reported fourth quarter earnings that exceeded Street expectations…
Team Sports Participants Continues to Erode
According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association's Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Participation Overview (2010 edition), baseball, football and basketball all continued to show notable declines in participants in 2009. Outdoor soccer and ou
Saucony Makes Leadership Changes
Saucony announced strategic new hires and key promotions in sales, marketing, international and product management. The changes will bolster the company's efforts in the specialty running channel, overseas, product design and with sponsored athletes.
GoLite Hires New England/Mid Atlantic Rep
GoLite announced the addition of Dave Donahue of Kinetic Representatives to its US sales representative team. Donahue will cover the New England and Mid Atlantic territories for GoLite…
Report: Tiger Films New Nike Commercial
Tiger Woods shot a new commercial for Nike Thursday, TMZ reported…
