During the first six months of 2006, Lotto Sport Italia, saw sales of Lotto brand products increase 12.7% to €132.5 million ($162.9 mm) compared to the €117.7 million ($151.4 mm) in 2005. The performance was influenced by positive results both in Europe,
Month: October 2006
NGF: August Rounds Played Decline Slightly
According to the National Golf Foundation, rounds played dropped 0.8% in from the same period in 2005, based on same-store sales. The year-to-date percentage change, which has gradually given back gains posted earlier in the year, now stands at +1.4%. The
Interbike Sees 12% Attendance Increase
Interbike's five-day 2006 OutDoor Demo and International Bicycle Expo, which ended September 29th in Las Vegas, Nevada, was the largest in its 25-year history. Square footage for both events included more than 370,000 square-feet of occupied exhibit
EMS Hires Mayerson as New CFO and COO
Eastern Mountain Sports has appointed Robert K. Mayerson as Executive Vice President, CFO and COO. His role is vital in establishing the company’s framework for strategic growth. Initially, Bob will have responsibility for Finance, Human Resources, and
Vail Resorts Sees Strong Fiscal 2006 due to Colorado Snow…
Vail resorts reported strong revenue increases for the 2006 fiscal year due to increased skier visits, partially offset by slower real estate sales. Total revenue increased 3.5% to $838.9 million from $810.0 million last year. The mountain segment saw a 1
Zumiez Sept. Comps Climb 14%…
Zumiez Inc. posted a 47.3% increase in sales for the month to $28.7 million from $19.5 million last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 14.9% on top of a 10.1% increase last year. Management attributed the sales growth to both new an
REI Takes on TXDOT and Wins…
REI has sparked a local firestorm against the Texas Department of Transportation. The retailer recently won an eminent domain lawsuit concerning Texas’ Katy Freeway expansion project that forced REI to relocate after part of its parking lot was taken away
DOD Stops Wind Power Plant Blockade…
In June, the Sierra Club filed suit against Donald Rumsfeld and the U.S. Department of Defense for blocking the construction of new wind power plants on the grounds that they interfered with the various Department of Defense facilities.
In order to opera
Crocs Acquires Jibbitz…
Crocs has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Jibbitz, LLC for $10 million in cash, plus a potential earn-out of up to $10 million based on certain earnings targets. Jibbitz markets and sells small, button-like accessories and ornaments for Cro
Johnson Outdoors Acquires Lendal Paddles; Joins ROI…
In the second paddlesports acquisition of the week, Johnson Outdoors Inc. acquired Scotland-based Lendal paddles from founders and owners, Alistair and Marianne Wilson. While details of the transaction were not released, it is expected to be accretive to
ORC Industries to Acquire Bell Canoe Works…
While the usual flurry of post-OR acquisitions have taken a bit longer to get up to speed this year, it began with an unexpected deal in the paddlesports sector. ORC Industries has signed an agreement to acquire Bell Canoe Works from the company’s owner,
SportsOneSource Closes on Sporting Goods Business Acquisition…
The SportsOneSource Group has closed on its acquisition of the VNU Sports Business Media properties, a deal that includes the iconic Sporting Goods Business and Sporting Goods Dealer trade publications. The addition of the trade publications and conferen
Lands’ End Founder Passes…
Gary C. Comer, Lands' End founder, died on October 4 at The University of Chicago Hospital. In 1962, he started a mail-order sailing equipment business. In 1963, Comer and five partners incorporated Lands' End Yacht Stores in a rent-free basemen
Lands’ End Founder Passes…
Gary C. Comer, Lands' End founder, died on October 4 at The University of Chicago Hospital. In 1962, he started a mail-order sailing equipment business. In 1963, Comer and five partners incorporated Lands' End Yacht Stores in a rent-free basemen
Shoe Pavilion Gets Q3 Boost from New Stores…
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. reported a 28.1% increase in net sales for the third quarter to $31.8 million from $24.8 million for the same period last year. Comparable store net sales for the third quarter increased 3.7%, while sales from new stores and relocated
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