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…
SGMA’s Annual Sports Participation Study to Examine Fandom
For the first time in the 10-year history of SGMA's Annual Sports & Fitness Participation Study, the organization plans to include new questions to explore 'fandom' for the many sports and related activities that affect sports participation
Puma Buys Stake in African Ecotourism Company
Puma acquired a 20.1% stake in Botswanan ecotourism company, Wilderness Safaris, as part of its sustainability program…
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…
Brooks Sports Raises Nearly $27K for Breast Cancer Research
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced that throughout 2009, its “Brooks For Her” campaign collected close to $27,000 for donation to three distinct charities that focus on breast cancer research, awareness, and support. The campaign will continue throughout 2010.
Gatorade Drops Tiger Woods
Gatorade on Friday became the latest brand to end its sponsorship deal with Tiger Woods. So far, Accenture and AT&T have been the only other major sponsors to drop Woods completely. Gillette and Tag Heuer have reduced his presence in advertising. Nike, EA
Accell Group N.V. Reports 6% Sales Gain for 2009
European bicycle manufacturer Accell Group N.V. reported profits rose 15% on a 6% rise in sales to €572.6 million ($736.0mm) in 2009, mostly from organic growth. The company said it expected sales to grow this year, but said it was too difficult to
Man Arrested for Embezzling $400K from Bass Pro
A fifty-two-year-old man was charged with stealing at least $457,750.82 over several years from Bass Pro's flagship store in Springfield, MO. Eugene Black worked as a contracted vendor, selling figurines and carved crafts at The Little Glass Shack i
Wild Sheep Show Returns to Reno
The Wild Sheep Foundation Convention and International Sporting Expo, “The Sheep Show” returned to Reno, NV after three years in Salt Lake City and raised nearly $5 million for wild sheep, other wildlife and their critical habitat, according to a release
John McCarvel Named President and CEO of Crocs
Crocs, Inc. promoted John McCarvel to president and chief executive officer effective March 1, 2010. He succeeds John Duerden, who is retiring from the company and resigning as president and CEO and also from his position on the company's board…
HEAD NV Sales Declined in All Segments in 2009
HEAD NV said preliminary, unaudited results for 2009 show operating profits rose 8.1% despite sales declines of 12%, 3.9% and 3.9% respectively in its diving, winter sports and racquet sports businesses. The results reflected a one-time €29.3 million ($
Crocs Cuts Q4 Losses as Sales Rise 7.9%
Crocs, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2009 revenues increased 7.9% to $136.0 million compared to revenues of $126.1 million in the year ago period. The company reported a net loss of $11.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 with diluted loss per share of
REI, Timberland Join Climate Counts Industry Innovators
Six charter companies – Amtrak, Ben & Jerry's, Clif Bar, REI, Shaklee and Timberland – have signed on as charter members of the Climate Counts Industry Innovators (i2) project…
Volcom’s Q4 Revenues Fell 7.8%
Volcom, Inc. reported sales slid 7.8% in the fourth quarter to $64.2 million from $69.6 million a year ago. Total revenues in the company's U.S. segment, which includes revenues from the U.S., Canada, Japan and most other international territories ou
Golfsmith Q4 Sales Off 5.9%, Comps Inch Ahead 0.9%
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported net revenues reached $63.8 million in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 2, 2010, down 5.9% from $67.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Comparable store sales increased 0.9% while sales from the company
