Sport Chalet’s Q2 Sales Drop 7.9%; EBITDA Well Above Covenant Requirements
Sport Chalet, Inc. reported sales in the second quarter ended Sept. 27 decreased 7.9% to $88.8 million from $96.5 million a year ago as same-store sales decreased 12.4%. But the company noted that for the first half of fiscal 2010, it achieved EBITDA of $
Finish Line Donates 92,500 Shoes
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that through its “Sole Destination” program, approximately 92,500 pairs of gently used shoes will be donated to Soles4Souls, a charitable organization that distributes shoes free of charge to people in need throughout the w
IV Gear Licenses Coppertone Brand for Headwear
Thanks to a new licensing agreement with Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, the IV Gear division of InnoVision will be introducing a line of sun-protective headwear under the Coppertone brand. Initially, IV Gear will introduce 23 styles ranging from buc
Golf Datatech: Sept. Rounds Up 4.2%; YTD Up 0.5%
According to Golf Datatech, rounds played in the US in September were up 4.1% compared to September 2008 and up 0.5% for the year to date. Public courses were up 4.6% and 0.8% for the month and YTD, respectively. Private courses were up 2.5% for the month
New Balance Names New Sandal Licensee
New Balance announced that Boston-based KLONE LAB, LLC will be their U.S. licen sing partner for sandals and slides effective January 2010. The KLONE LAB, LLC team brings more than 39 years of footwear experience to the partnership with brands like adidas
Deuter Names Dir. of Sales/Marketing
Deuter, makers of multi-use packs, announced the hiring of Christian Mason as director of sales and marketing. Mason comes to Deuter USA from Petzl America, where he most recently managed the headlamp division for the vertical and headlamp equipment manuf
GoLite Appoints OutsidePR to Manage Public Relations and Social Media
GoLite, the manufacturer of outdoor apparel and equipment, has retained San Francisco-based OutsidePR to manage all public relations and social media efforts. The agency will work with GoLite’s marketing team to help communicate the company’s
Canada Goose Partners with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
Canada Goose, the Canadian manufacturer of down-insulated outerwear, has partnered with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a leader in the global hospitality industry, for a global contract that will include the development and manufacturing of exclusive Canada G
HD Spex Eyewear Brand Gains Equity Investment
Fireman Capital Partners, an investment group led by former Reebok CEO Paul Fireman, said it has made an investment in Pilla Inc., a company formerly known as HD Spex, that specializes in enhanced vision products for athletes such as marksmen and shooters
Big 5 Q3 Sales Up 3.8%; Comps Up 1.6%
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported net sales for the fiscal 2009 third quarter ended September 27 increased to $231.6 million from net sales of $223.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008…
Steve Madden Reports Q3 Sales Up 9.4%; Earnings Spike 61%
Steve Madden announced sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 were $140.1 million compared to $128.1 million reported in the comparable period of 2008…
R.G. Barry Doubles Quarterly Profit
R.G. Barry Corp. more than doubled its first-quarter profit to $2.27 million, or 21 cents a share, in the three months ended Sept. 26 from $1.1 million, or 10 cents, a year ago. Revenue grew 14.9% to $29.4 million from $25.6 million last year…
Spyder Appoints Sales and Marketing Manager, Canada
Spyder Active Sports appointed Mark Brasier as Canadian sales and marketing manager. He most recently as head of a retail and brand consulting firm…
Osprey Hires Program Pack and Pro Purchase Manager
Osprey Packs, an independent pack company located Southwestern Colorado, announced the hiring of Sarah Harper Burke as the company’s new Program Pack & Pro Purchase Manager…
OIA Thanks Congress for Public Lands Funding
Congress has approved a 17% increase in total funding over last year’s level for the Department of the Interior (DOI) which manages a vast majority of the nation’s public lands, according to the OIA…
