The Buckle Nearly Doubles Q1 Net Income on 16% Sales Gain
The Buckle, Inc. reported net income for the first quarter ended May 1 increased 98% to $5.9 million, or 27 cents per diluted share, compared with $3.0 million, or 14 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2003. Net sales for the first quarter incre
Shoe Carnival Q1 Net Down 9.8% on 2.2% Comp Sales Decline
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported that net earnings for the first quarter ended May 1 were $4.6 million, or 35 cents per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $5.1 million, 39 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Net sales for the first qu
Outdoor Retailer Looks for Feedback on New Locations
Earlier this week, Outdoor Retailer, in conjunction with the Outdoor Industry Association, sent an invitation to thousands of outdoor industry retailers and exhibitors to participate in an online survey. Survey questions were designed to gauge the event
Shave and a Haircut for BackCountryStore.com
BackcountryStore.com has changed its name to Backcountry.com and re-launched with a new fresher look. Other than the name change, it is business as usual at the Heber City, Utah based online retailer. For the past seven years Backcountry.com has been post
The New Cannondale Gets a Makeover
With the start of the ’04 cycling season, Cannondale has unveiled a new corporate look and tag line that will be featured on all of its advertising, packaging, web sites and other promotional materials. Cannondale’s new tag line and look were officially u
Deckers Prices Stock Offering
Deckers announced the pricing of its public offering of 3,500,000 shares of common stock at a price of $24.75 per share. The Company is selling 1,500,000 shares, and certain stockholders, including Douglas B. Otto, Chief Executive Officer, and other emplo
Golf Town Raises Funds for The Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada
Canada's largest golf retailer, Golf Town, has
committed to a three-year, national support program to raise funds for The Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada as well as increase awareness for the devastating disease estimated to afflict one
K2 Acquires Ex Officio
K2 Inc has acquired Ex Officio, a designer and manufacturer of men and women's apparel for the outdoor and adventure travel markets. The company was acquired in an all cash transaction. Due to the seasonality of Ex Officio's(R) product lines, th
Mossimo Q1 Revenues Rise 6.3%; EPS Drops 11.1%
Mossimo's Q1 2003 revenue increased to 6.3% to $6.2 million compared to $5.9 million last year. The Company reported first quarter net earnings of $1.2 million compared to net earnings of $1.4 million last year, and diluted earnings per share of 8 ce
Coastcast to Cease Operations, Liquidate Assets
Coastcast Corporation announced Wednesday that it intends to cease operations. Hans Buehler, chairman and CEO, said that the board of directors determined that it was in the best interests of the company to wind up business operations. He said a “very re
Climb High Presents Annual Mammut Outdoor Appreciation Scholorship
Climb High, the U.S. distributor of Mammut has announced the winner of the second annual Mammut Outdoor Appreciation Scholarship award. Jon Shea of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon will receive full tuition, round-trip airfare, and full outfitting
Collegiate Pacific Q3 Operating Profits Rise 146%
Collegiate Pacific reported record net sales and income for its third quarter. Net Sales Rose 84% – $11.2 million vs. $6.1 million. Operating Profit was Up 146% to $1.5 million vs. $608,000. Net Income was up 53% to $895,000 vs. $583,000 (2004 fully taxed
Wacoal Reports Stronger CW-X Sales
Wacoal Corp. of Kyoto, Japan reported net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004 decreased 0.3% on a yen basis to 163.2 billion yen ($1,566.1 million), compared to 163.7 billion yen a year ago. Operating income decreased to 3.0 billion yen ($29.0
Petzl Launches Safety Site
Petzl has launched a new section of Petzl.com dedicated to helping consumers determine the safety and quality of aging climbing equipment. Through video sequences the site guides users through a comprehensive evaluation of the quality and safety of their
Oregon Outdoor Vendors Team Up and Speak Out
Some of the biggest names in Oregon's corporate world joined with local manufacturers of outdoor equipment to call on the Bush Administration to uphold protections for National Forest roadless areas. Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, Entre Prises US, Meto
