SGB Update

LWCF Preserved in 2006 Budget

Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association applauded House and Senate Interior Appropriation conferees for saving stateside Land and Water Conservation Fund. Created in 1964, the LWCF Act directed $900 million per year in off-shore oil an

Kellwood Restructures and Lowers Guidance

Kellwood Company announced several initiatives aimed at advancing the Company’s corporate objectives, which focus on increasing its penetration of consumer lifestyle brands with strong growth and profit potential while reducing
exposure to smaller volume

Unifi Reports Net Loss for Q4 and Year

Unifi, Inc. released operating results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ending June 26, 2005. Net income for the current quarter was a loss of $9.0 million or 17 cents per share compared to a net loss of $6.0 million or 12 cents per share for the pr

Johnson Outdoors Hold Annual Investor Conference

Johnson Outdoors held its 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at the historic Golden Rondelle Theater, celebrating the Company's 35th anniversary. Ms. Johnson-Leipold discussed the Company's future growth opportunities, and current success in ma

Coleman Parent Sees Sales Increase 279%; Income Up 104%

Jarden Corporation second quarter net sales increased 279% to $754 million compared to $199 million for the same period last year. Net income for the second quarter of 2005 increased by 104% to $32.8 million from $16.0 million for the same period last yea

Second Quarter Sales Jump Up 41% For Luxottica

Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2005. For the quarter, consolidated sales were €1,145.6 million up 41.1%, or up 45.0% assuming constant exchange rates, from the year-ago quarter. Retail sales were €842.9 milli

West Marine Q2 Sales Slip 0.4%, Income Drops 9.5%

West Marine, Inc. reported a 9.5% drop in net income for the second quarter ended July 2, 2005 to $22.8 million, or $1.07 per share, compared to $25.2 million, or $1.17 per share, for the second quarter of 2004. Net sales for the second quarter were up 0.

Cabela’s Report Record Q2 Revenues

Cabela's Incorporated reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2005 with total revenues increasing 23.2% to a record $343.9 million compared to $279.1 million for the same period last year. Second quarter net income incr

Columbia Sales Up 8.8%; Income Falls 41.1%

Columbia Sportswear Company announced net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 increased 8.8% to $186.2 million from $171.1 million for the same period of 2004. The company reported net income for the quarter of $6.3 million, a 41.1% decrease

Second Quarter Sales Jump 29% For Nautilus

Nautilus, Inc. announced results for the three months ended June 30, 2005, with net sales of $129.6 million compared to $100.2 million for the corresponding period last year, up 29.3%. Net income for the quarter was $3.3 million, or 10 cents per diluted s

Saucony Q2 Sales Dip 8.8%; Income Falls 44.4%

Saucony, Inc. reported that net sales for the second quarter decreased 8.8% to $40.1 million, compared to $44.0 million in the second quarter of 2004. Net income decreased 44.4% to $1.7 million, compared to $3.0 million in the same quarter last year, prim

GSI Commerce Reports 42% Revenue Spike, Still Sees Loss

GSI Commerce, Inc. report that net revenues were $91.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2005, a 42% increase compared to $64.7 million in the year-ago period. Merchandise sales were $136.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2005, a 53% incre

Russell Board Elects Beck as Vice President

The Board of Directors for Russell Corporation elected Victoria W. Beck a vice president of the company effective September 1, 2005. Beck joined Russell June 30, 2005 as corporate controller, transitioning into the position to replace Larry E. Workman who

Aldila Q2 Net Jumps 68% on ASP and Unit Increases

Aldila, Inc. reported second quarter net sales increased 53% to $21.8 million versus $14.3 million in the year-ago period. Net income increased 68% to $3.6 million, or 66 cents per diluted share, compared to $2.2 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, i

Puma Again Looks to U.S. for Growth in Q2 (and Beyond)

Puma AG reported that consolidated net sales grew 12.3% in to €395 million ($499 mm) from $425 mm) in the year-ago period. Currency-neutral sales were up 13.2% for the period. Footwear sales rose 16.7% currency-neutral (in Euro 15.7%), Apparel increased