Two REI Stores Awarded LEED Gold Rating
REI announced that its stores in Round Rock, Texas and Lincoln Park, Ill. have been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification for Commercial Interiors from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)…
Sorel.com Launches E-Commerce
Sorel, a premium cold-weather boot manufacturer and wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company, announced the debut of its new e-commerce website, www.sorel.com…
Kappa’s U.S. Distributor Secures Line of Credit
Total Apparel Group, Inc. has secured a line of credit through Hartsko Financial Services that will assist the company in financing purchase orders for Active Apparel and Kappa North America, two of TAG`s wholly-owned subsidiaries. TAG`s line of c
Manduka Launches Exclusive Line for Lululemon
Manduka LLC announced the debut of an exclusive line of co-branded high function yoga gear products, in partnership with lululemon athletica. The premium line includes yoga mats, towels and bolsters…
ASICS Corp. Opens First U.S. Store
ASICS last week opened its first retail store in the U.S., choosing New York City to showcase the brand in advance of the NYC Marathon as the company continues to find growth despite the troubled economy. “Our U.S. business is doing very well,” said Rich
Cybex Posts Slight Q3 Profit; Falling Health Club Sales Prompt Change
A languid fitness club environment continued to hinder Cybex in the third quarter, and the exercise equipment manufacturer will focus on broadening its markets to compensate for declining health club orders…
Delta Apparel Gets Fiscal Q1 Lift from New Brands, GAP Business; Net Surges
Delta Apparel’s Retail-Ready apparel segment, comprised of the Soffe, Junkfood and To The Game brands, boosted overall fiscal first quarter revenues even as the company’s Activewear business declined. Sales grew 8.4% to $99.1 million for the
Puma AG Sees Third Quarter Sales Decline Across All Regions
Puma AG's Q3 sales declined 5.5% to €673.4 million ($1.00 bn), according to the quarterly report from the company's parent, PPR S.A. At constant exchange rates, sales were down 9.8%, a decline that PPR'S Deputy CEO and CFO Jean-Franc
Rocky Brands Q3 Top Line Dips from Weak Retail; Earnings Highest in Three Years
Rocky Brands, Inc. posted a slight decline in its top-line numbers for the third quarter, but management said they were “very pleased” after the footwear manufacturer enjoyed its strongest earnings performance in 12 quarters. The dip in reven
Deckers Continues to Capitalize on Strong UGG Business; Other Brands Weaker
Deckers Outdoor Corp. saw its top-line and bottom-line get a lift from higher demand for the UGG brand as boot sales jumped throughout the market on an early arrival of winter temperatures and a fashion trend to boots this fall. Third quarter sales incre
Skechers Ekes Out Q3 Gain; Backlogs Jump
Skechers USA, Inc. reported its first revenue gain since the third quarter of 2008, driven by high-single digit growth internationally, double-digit improvements in its retail channel, and smaller declines in its domestic wholesale business. Backlogs are
Compass Shoe Trade Show Moves to NYC
BPMW said it has decided to move its Compass men's footwear trade show to New York City for next season. Compass had been held in Vegas at the same time as the WSA trade show…
Larry Franklin of Franklin Sports Elected SGMA Chairman
Larry J. Franklin has been elected as the new chairman of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA). Franklin, president of Franklin Sports, Inc., based in Stoughton, Mass., was elected for a one-year term at the SGMA’s annual business me
Columbia Sportswear Boosts Fiscal Year Outlook of Healthier Backlogs
Columbia Sportswear's third quarter results came in well above prior projections as demand and shipments of fall products rose. With improving backlogs, the outerwear giant also raised its full-year revenue outlook…
Acushnet Q3 Sales Slide 9.5%
The Acushnet Co, the division of Fortune Brands that includes the Cobra, Titleist and FootJoy golf brands, saw third quarter revenue decline 9.5% to $278.6 million from $307.9 million in the year-ago period. Sales in constant currencies were down 7% for
