Brunswick 3Q Loss Narrows on Lower Charge
Brunswick Corp. reported sales for the third quarter of 2009 of $665.8 million, down from $1.04 billion a year earlier. For the quarter, the company reported an operating loss of $109.4 million, which included $28.8 million of restructuring charges. In th
Unifi’s Q1 Profit Highest in Seven Years
Unifi reported net income of $2.5 million or $0.04 per share for the first quarter of the 2010 fiscal year compared to a net loss of $6.3 million or $0.10 per share and a net loss of $676 thousand or $0.01 per share for the June 2009 and September 2008 qu
KARHU Extends European Distribution
KARHU, Finland's running brand announced that it is expanding in Europe. On the heels of launching award-winning Fulcrum footwear in N. America in 2009, KARHU will soon be available in the Finnish, German, Austrian and Italian markets in Spring 2010.
Michael Crooke Exits prAna, Co-Founder Beaver Theodosakis Reassumes Control
Michael Crooke and prana parted ways as CEO of prAna Living, LLC. Co-founder Beaver Theodosakis will reassume the position of CEO but expects to announce a search for a new CEO sometime in 2010. Scott Kerslake, the founder of Athleta who was brought in by
Jarden Corp. Sees Q3 Sales Fall on Foreign Exchange Rates; Weak Retail
Jarden Corporation said net sales for the three months ended Sept. 30 decreased to $1.4 billion compared to $1.5 billion for the same period in the previous year. Approximately $44 million of the $104 million decrease in net sales was due to foreign exch
Firearms Industry and ATF Campaign To Prevent Illegal Firearm Purchases Making Impact
Over the past year, the Don’t Lie for the Other Guy program — jointly developed by ATF and the National Shooting Sports Foundation — has been rolled out in several areas along the southwest border of the United States, according to a release by the
Winter Trails Celebrates 15 Years in 2010
Winter Trails celebrates its 15th year on January 9, 2010 at locations throughout the U.S. Organizers have made registration easy with an online service, at WinterTrails.org, that allows participants to sign up for their preferred location before arriving
Weik Joins RGS Wildlife Biologists
The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) announces the hiring of Andrew P. Weik as its New England Regional Wildlife Biologist. Scheduled to start in January 2010, Weik will be responsible for implementing RGS' on-the-ground forest management and landowner an
Danner Upgrades Website
Danner, which is owned by LaCrosse Footwear, said it recently launched a new website (www.danner.com) which provides improved customer service and enhances the consumers experience with the brand…
LaCrosse Footwear Q3 Net Declines as Margins Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported net sales of $40.8 million for the third quarter of 2009, up from $40.3 million in Q3 last year. The company sees encouraging at-once demand in certain niche markets and product categories, including outdoor footwear that
Under Armour Beats Q3 Estimates; Raises Outlook
Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 16.2% in the third quarter to $269.5 million from $231.9 million a year ago. Net income increased 1.9% to $26.2 million, or 52 cents a share, from $25.7 million, or 51 cents, a year ago. Apparel revenues incr
Iconix Acquires Controlling Stake in Ecko
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Ecko portfolio of brands, which represents over $1 billion of annual global retail sales. The Ecko portfolio includes Ecko Unlimited, Marc Ecko, the Rhino logo
Sunglass Hut Expands in South Africa and The Philippines
Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced a further expansion in the Asia-Pacific region of Sunglass Hut. Sunglass Hut will enter into The Philippines and expand its existing presence in the Republic of South Africa through two separate agreements…
Iconix Brand Group Q3 Net Grows Double Digits
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. reported that revenue for the third quarter grew 8% to approximately $59.4 million from the year-ago quarter, which includes a gain of $3.7 million related to the sale of the Joe Boxer trademark in Canada. Excluding that gain, re
Golfsmith Q3 Earnings Decline as Revenues Fall 8.5%
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported revenues slid 8.5% in the third quarter to $90.6 million from $101.7 million a year ago. The decline reflects an 8.5% decrease in comparable store sales and a 27.0% decrease in revenues from the direct-to-c
