Profits double at Hi-Tec

05/02/2010
Sports footwear specialist Hi-Tec has reported solid sales growth for 2009 and a doubling of profits.

Sales in local currencies increased by more than 10%, resulting in $250 million at wholesale value. The sales growth came predominantly from the outdoor category, which continues to see year-on-year growth.

On announcing the results, company chairman, Frank van Wezel, commented: “We were well positioned when the economic crisis hit, with great products at key consumer price points. We are forecasting a further 9% growth in revenues and 35% growth in earnings in 2010. Continued investment in product collections, new technologies, marketing and sourcing will help to achieve these figures.”