K-Swiss’ Q4 Revenues Slide 21.4%; Sees Flat Sales for 2010
K-Swiss reported a loss in the fourth quarter of $12.5 million, or 36 cents a share, from $13.7 million, or 39 cents, a year ago. The latest period included a pre-tax impairment charge of $4.83 million, or 13 cents, related to the goodwill and intangible
Rocky Swings to Profit in Q4 on 6.5% Sales Decline
Rocky Brands, Inc. said net sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 were $61.7 million versus net sales of $66.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The company reported net income of $0.9 million, or 16 cents per diluted share in 2009 versus a net
New England Reps Recognize Marty Roth
Just weeks after being recognized as a top performing rep by Chaos Headwear, Marty Roth pulled down the Paul Kelly Award at the New England Winter Sports Representatives, Inc. (NEWSR) conference in Providence, RI on Feb. 9, 2010. Roth reps Chaos in the Ne
Nordstrom Plans New Racks in CA and NC
Nordstrom Inc. plans to open two new Rack discount stores next year; one in Charlotte, N.C., and the other in Redondo Beach, CA…
Hobie Cat Brings Fishing Expert On Board
Keeton Eoff has joined the Hobie Cat Company as Strategic Development Fishing Analyst for the company's fishing department…
Whistler Blackcomb Auction Delayed One Week
Lenders have postponed until next week a foreclosure auction of the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort hosting Winter Olympics events, wire services reported…
Osprey Packs Hires New PR Agencies
Osprey Packs hired two marketing agencies, JAM Media Collective and Under Solen Media…
Billabong Sales in Americas Hurt by Currency Fluctuations
Billabong International Limited said sales in the Americas were down 6.2% in the six months ended Dec. 31 in constant currency terms, to Australian $317.5 million (U.S. $282.9 million). Reported sales were 17.6% lower, reflecting the negative currency imp
Michael Phelps to Endorse Under Armour
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Under Armour, according to a report in USA Today…
Puma Parent Eyes Smaller Acquisitions
PPR SA is studying several small-scale acquisitions to bolster its luxury and lifestyle portfolio. In a presentation of the French company's 2009 results in Paris, Chief Executive Officer Francois-Henri Pinault said the company would remain “vigilant
LeBron James To Develop Furniture Line
Furniture retailer and manufacturer American Signature Inc. will develop a home furnishings collection with Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James. The furniture collection will be launched this summer at Value City and American Signature stores…
Nike to Refurbish Court Surface in Vancouver
In partnership with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), Nike announced its plans to refurbish a court surface in Vancouver with a collection of re-purposed, old running shoes. Team Canada members, G
Cabela’s Q4 Comps Dip 0.5%; Earnings Flat
Cabela's Inc. reported fourth-quarter revenues increased 5.5% to $917.6 million. Net income reached $52.4 million, or 77 cents a share, down slightly from $52.7 million, or 79 cents, a year ago, each excluding impairment and other special charges. Co
L.L. Bean Tops Business Week’s Customer Service Survey
L.L. Bean topped Bloomberg BusinessWeek's fourth annual ranking of “Cust omer Service Champs.” jumping 23 spots from last year. Amazon.com, which claimed last year's top position, dropped to No. 11, while Apple soared from No. 20 to No. 3…
Jarden Outdoor Ends 2009 with 4.7% Sales Gain, Thin Winter Sports Inventory
Jarden Corp. said 2009 ended strongly for its outdoor solutions unit with owns Coleman, K2 and many other outdoor brands. Sales for the fourth quarter rose 4.7% to $517 million from $494 million in the year earlier quarter. Jarden said it expects to exit
