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Southern Europe’s Woes Contribute to Larger Q1 Loss at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced revenue grew 2 percent to more than $80.2 million during the quarter ended Dec. 30, 2011, despite plunging military sales, but said restructuring charges and bad debts in Southern Europe contributed to higher than usual losses...(2/3/2012)
Unifi Reports First Loss since ‘09 as Supply Chain Destocks
Unifi Inc. said it experienced its first loss in more than two years in the quarter ended Dec. 25 as the apparel supply chain worked off existing inventory rather than order synthetic yarns from its factories in Brazil, Central America and the United States. Executives said the company’s forward order book has grown nicely since the holiday, indicating fabric makers have worked off much of their inventory even if retailers have not...(2/3/2012)
Amer Sports Turns in Solid 2011 Performance Despite Disappointing Fourth Quarter
Amer Sports boosted sales by 8 percent and EBIT excluding non-recurring items by 26 percent in 2011 even as it continued to bulk up its softgoods and retail operations and move its Fitness segment back toward profitability. The gains came despite a disappointing fourth quarter at its $1.5 billion Winter and Outdoor (W&O) segment, where net sales declined 10 percent, or 4 percent in local currencies, as warm weather curbed sell through...(2/1/2012)
Skier Visits Drop 10.7 Percent at Colorado Resorts
Skier visits were off nearly 10.7 percent from opening day until Dec. 31, 2011 at the 22 ski resorts that belong to Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA), according to figures released by the organization...(1/28/2012)
Jarden Corp. Reports Record Fourth Quarter Despite Warm Weather
Jarden Corp. said it expects to report record fourth-quarter performance, although it appears growth slowed substantially from the year ago when abundant snow stimulated re-orders for the company’s K2, Marker and Volkl ski equipment and Marmot outerwear...(1/27/2012)
Despite Declines in France, Lafuma’s Q1 Sales Up 4.4 Percent
Lafuma Group reported international sales enabled it to grow revenues 4.4 percent in the first quarter ended Dec. 31 even as sales declined 2.2 percent in its native France...(1/27/2012)
ORWM 2012 Sets Attendance Record
Nielsen Expositions confirmed that it set records for buyer, store and overall attendance at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City Jan. 19-22. The show also drew a record number of exhibitors, easily making it the largest ever winter show...(1/27/2012)
Burton Snowboards Names VP of North American Sales
Burton Snowboards named Sasha Dietschi-Cooper as VP of North American sales for its Burton, RED and anon brands and said he would report directly to John Lacy, EVP of product & North American sales. The company said Global Resort Director Jeff Boliba will also now report directly to Lacey...(1/13/2012)
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