LaCrosse Footwear reports fall in sales

01/11/2005

Branded work and outdoor footwear company LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has reported a drop in sales for the third quarter ended September 24, 2005.

The company reported consolidated net sales of $31.0 million, compared with $34.5 million in the third quarter of 2004, which was said to be the result of  increased petroleum prices and a general slowdown in consumer spending.

For the first three quarters of 2005, consolidated net sales were $69.6
million, compared with $76.8 million in the same period of 2004. Sales to the outdoor market were $18.9 million for the third quarter of 2005, up 1% from $18.7 million in the same period of 2004. Sales to the work market were $12.1 million for the third quarter of 2005, compared with $15.8 million in the same period of 2004. 

"Despite challenging economic conditions, we are encouraged with our sales and earnings performance in our core work and outdoor business in the third quarter," said Joseph P. Schneider, CEO.