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.
Timberland’s Q3 Earnings Climb 23.1%
The Timberland Co. reported revenues in the third quarter were relatively flat at $421.8 million compared to the prior year but was up 1.7% on a constant dollar basis, reflecting strong growth in the boots business in Europe and SmartWool brand offset by
Sport Chek Launches Full-Scale E-Commerce Site for Canada
Sport Chek will launch a newly designed e-commerce website. Sport Chek customers across Canada can now access thousands of styles around the clock through an additional on-line sales channel…
Blacks Leisure Submits Restructure Plan, First Half Loss Widens
Blacks Leisure Group PLC, the UK outdoor retailer, submitted a restructuring plan to its bank while significantly increasing its losses in the first half…
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…
New Hampshire State Rep. Introduces Knife Rights Bill
State Representative Jennifer Coffey (R) has introduced a bill to legalize “stilettos, switch knives, daggers, and dirk-knives” for all law-abiding citizens in New Hampshire…
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
GoLite Announces Active-ist Contest Winners
GoLite launched a contest in September to find four everyday outdoor athletes to be featured on its interactive new website and in the company’s marketing communications…
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