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
Month: October 2006
Chums and Chisco to Merge
Outdoor industry accessory manufacturers, Chums and Chisco intend to merge, with completion of the process expected to occur in November. The new consolidated company will be headquartered at Chisco’s current Salt Lake facility and warehouse. All manufact
Easton Sports Sponsors Florida Baseball
Easton Sports, which has more than 90 universities on its sponsorship roster, can now add Southeastern Conference (SEC) powerhouse Florida to its lineup. Florida has signed a multi-year deal which will begin in 2007. The agreement slates Florida to wear
Shoe Pavilion Posts 28% Q3 Sales Jump
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%. For the third quarter, the company is expe
Orange 21 Seizes Counterfeit SPY Product
Orange 21 Inc. and L.A. authorities raided two warehouses and two retail stores in downtown Los Angeles and seized of 20,000 units of counterfeit Spy sunglasses. The total estimated value of the confiscated product is over $1.7 million…
Icon Directors Buy-Out Investment Firms
In an SEC filing, Icon Health & Fitness disclosed that three company directors, Gary E. Stevenson, Scott R. Watterson, and Robert C. Gay, effectively bought-out several of Icon's equity investors, including Bain Capital and Inverness/Phoenix Partners
Russell Athletic Renews ABCA Sponsorship
Russell Athletic recently renewed a sponsorship contract with the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) to continue as an official sponsor of the ABCA and will be “The Official Sponsor of the ABCA’s Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet.” The spo
Nautilus Inks Exclusive Deal with Fit Zone for Women
Nautilus, Inc. has been named the exclusive supplier of circuit and cardiovascular equipment for Fit Zone for Women, a fast-growing chain of fitness and weight loss centers “created specifically for the way women work out” and now available for franchise.
Vail Resorts Doubles 2006 Net Income
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported net income for fiscal 2006 of $45.8 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, compared to net income of $23.1 million, or 64 cents per diluted share, for the 2005 fiscal year. Resort revenue, the combination of Mountain and Lodging
PrimaLoft Hires New Western Territory Manager
PrimaLoft has appointed Russ Angrignon as its new Western US Territory Manager responsible for expanding new business opportunities in the Western US for PrimaLoft in
the outdoor, wintersports and apparel markets…
Mountain Hardwear Hires New European Marketing Manager
Frederic Meynent has joined Mountain Hardwear Inc. as the Europe Marketing Manager and will oversee all aspects of Mountain Hardwear’s marketing for Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, France, Luxemburg, The Netherlands,
TAPS Hires Pardy as Executive Director
Trade Association of Paddle Sports has hired Michael Pardy as their new Executive Director. Michael Pardy brings over 23 years of experience in paddle sports to his new post. Most recently, Michael was a Director at SKILS. Previously, Michael has worked i
BRandIN Publisher to Produce OR Show Daily
VNU Sports Group has hired a new publisher for the Outdoor Retailer Show Daily and the Official Outdoor Retailer Summer and Winter Handbooks. NBDA Services, Inc., which publishes Bicycle Retailer & Industry News as well as the Interbike Show Dailies, wil
Horny Toad Taps Harris as GM of Wholesale
Cammy Harris will take the reins at Horny Toad as their new General Manager of Wholesale. In her new role, Harris will be charged with development of new dealer relationships, broadening of existing dealer partnerships, and execution of Horny Toad’s natio
Kohl’s September Comps Jump 16%
Kohl's Corporation sales for the five-week period ended September 30, 2006 increased 26.1% over the five-week period ended October 1, 2005. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 16.3%…
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