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
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
VF Corp. Q3 Revenues Decline, but TNF and Vans Grow
VF Corp. reported third quarter revenues declined 5% to $2.09 billion from $2.2 billion in the year-ago period, with foreign currency translation accounting for two percentage points of the decline. Net income declined to $217.9 million, or $1.94 a share.
Remington Parent to Float an IPO
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
Warnaco Names President of Chaps
The Warnaco Group, Inc. appointed Michael Prendergast as president of its Chaps division. Prendergast joins Warnaco from ROC Apparel, LLC, where he served as Group President for Rocawear. Previously, he spent seven years with Tommy Hilfiger…
Atlanta Falcons Owner to Acquire PGA TOUR Superstores
Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc., owner and operator of PGA TOUR Superstores, announced it has reached a preliminary agreement for Golf & Tennis Pro Shop to become a majority-owned subsidiary of AMB Group, LLC. AMB Group is owned by Arthur M. Blank and is als
Mark Ecko Names VP, E-Commerce
Mark Ecko Enterprises has named Bryon Colby, former managing director of e-commerce technology provider Fry Inc.’s New York office, vice president of e-commerce…
Northern Lights Further Expands its Footprint
In May 2008, Jay Allen, a former financial analyst for a medical devices manufacturer, jumped headfirst into the outdoor specialty business with his purchase of Northern Lights Trading Co. in Bozeman, MT. The purchase included both the Northern Lights sto
