Outdoor Coalition Accounts for 69% of VF Corp. Q3 Sales Gain
VF Corp. reported that third quarter sales rose 25% to $1,792.6 million from $1,435.4 million in the year-ago quarter. Net income increased 24% to $155.4 million from $125.3 million, with diluted earnings per share rising 21% to $1.38 from $1.14. Combine
Backcountry.com is 92nd Fastest Growing Private Company in U.S.
Backcountry.com has been named to Inc. Magazine's ranking of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. The Utah-based e-commerce business ranked number 92 on this year’s Inc. 500 list. The Inc. 500 list is “a prescient indicator of th
ProTech Inks Distribution Partnership with A16
ExtremeCare, Manufacturer of ProTech, is steadily growing with a new distribution partnership with Adventure 16 and the launch of a grassroots retailer support program. ProTech also recently added distribution with PacelineProducts in the bicycle market a
Oakley Expands Thump Distribution
Oakley has expanded its international distribution of Oakley Thump, the company's innovative integrated digital audio eyewear, to include Virgin Megastores in the United Kingdom, El Corte Ingles stores in Spain, Intertan stores in Canada and Sanborns
Oakley’s Net Down 15.6% Despite 2.2% Sales Increase
Oakley's third quarter net sales increased 2.2% to
$148.2 million, a third quarter record, compared with $145.0 million in the third quarter of 2003. Net income for the third quarter totaled $11.4 million, or 17 cents per diluted share, compared with
Huffy Corp. Receives Court Approval of Dip Financing
Huffy Corporation has received interim approval for certain of the Company's first day motions, including arrangements for up to $50 million in debtor-in-possession financing from Congress Financial Corporation to fund post-petition operating expense
Kellwood Warns on Q3, Full Year Sales and Earnings
Kellwood Company, parent company to American Recreation, now expects net earnings in the third quarter to be in the range of $28.5 million, or approximately $1.00 per diluted share, which is below the guidance provided in August of $32.5 million, or $1.15
Finish Line Announces Stock Split and Cash Dividend
The Finish Line, Inc. Board of Directors has declared a two- for-one split of the Company's Class A and Class B common stock. On November 17, 2004, stockholders will receive one additional share of common stock for each share of common stock they own
Marika Group Appoints Marks Vice President
The Marika Group has appointed Shelley Marks as Vice President. Previously, Marks spent more than 5 years at Jacques Moret as President of Etonic Apparel and President of Jockey Activewear, where both companies were licenses. Prior to Moret, Marks was Sa
Easton Partners with Licensing Firm to Expand Brand
Easton Sports has inked a partnership deal with Out Of The Box (OOTB), a full service company servicing licensors, licensees, retailers and inventors. The new relationship puts Easton in the hands of Jack Morrow, described by the comapny as “one of the l
Kittery Trading Post Opens New Bike, Board and Ski Shop
Kittery Trading Post has expanded its outdoor sporting goods categories by opening a full service ski and snowboard shop located 200 yards south of its flagship store on Route One in Kittery, Maine, in the former Dansk Square Mall…
Nike Names New VP of Corporate Responsibility
Nike, Inc. has appointed Hannah Jones, director of corporate responsibility for Nike's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region for the past four years, to vice president of corporate responsibility. She succeeds Maria Eitel, who will become pres
Huffy Corp. Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Huffy Corporation announced Wednesday that the company and all of its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Huffy has received a commitment for $50 million in debtor-in-
Foot Locker Acquires 11 Stores in Ireland
Foot Locker, Inc. has purchased 11 stores in Ireland from the Champion Sports Group Limited. The transaction, which was effected through a wholly owned Foot Locker subsidiary, will enable the company to operate these stores under the Foot Locker brand. In
K2 Third Quarter Sales Jump 99% with 12% Organic Growth
K2 Inc. reported sales for the third quarter
ended September 30, 2004 of $333.5 million, an increase of 99% from $168.0 million in the prior year, and diluted earnings per share were $0.26. Operating income in the third quarter of 2004 was $27.6 million,
