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)…
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…
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…
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
Remington, Marlin Parent Confirms IPO; Reports Q2 Results
Cerberus Capital is planning an initial public offering of stock in its Freedom Group, Inc. business, which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika bran
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
Remington, Marlin Parent Posts Q2 Sales; Confirms Plans for IPO
Freedom Group, Inc., which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika brand names, reported in an SEC filing that it sold appoximately 1.1 million long gun
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
Dynasty Apparel Honored by MLB for Diversity
Dynasty Apparel Industries is Major League Baseball’s Diversity Business Partner, Vendor Spotlight for the month of October…
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…
Crons Named Official Big South Provider
The Crons Brand, a team sports apparel brand, has been named the Official Apparel and Uniform Provider of the Big South Conference. The announcement of the 2-year agreement was made jointly by Big South Commissioner Kyle Kallander and Crons CEO and Found
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
Lululemon Hikes Third Quarter Guidance
Lululemon Athletica inc. raised its guidance for the third quarter. The company now expects diluted earnings per share to be in the range of 17 cents a share to 19 cents a share as compared to its previous guidance range for diluted earnings per share of
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…
Gear 2000 Signs James Harrison
Gear 2000, the distributor of football protective equipment, has signed Pittsburgh All-Pro Defensive Player of the Year James Harrison to promote its line of Z-Cool shoulder pads and accessories. Harrison is being featured in the company's 2010 produ
