Author: Charlie Lunan

LaCrosse Outdoor Footwear Sales Fall 4.3% in Q3

October 27, 2008 SGB Update

LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported a 4.6% decline in sales to the outdoor market for the third quarter ended Sept. 27 to $20.8 million. The company said it saw strong at-once demand in some geographies and niches of the outdoor market. Sales to the work mar

Brunswick’s Consumer Sales Sag in Q3

October 23, 2008 SGB Executive

Brunswick Corporation reported consumer sales of its fitness and billiards products were flagging, indicating that if Americans are retreating to their dens, they are not diverting money into treadmills and foosball tables. However, strong commercial dema

Backcountry.com Names Vendors of the Year

October 23, 2008 SGB Executive

Backcountry.com named Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. and Patagonia as its Vendors of the Year. The e-commerce company makes the awards based on a review of each vendors brand-generated customer relationship, year-over-year sales, GMROI, inventory availabil

Menashes Leaving Paddlesports Industry Association

October 23, 2008 SGB Executive

Paddlesports Industry Association Executive Director Matt Menashes will resign next month to take a job with an environmental organization in Washington D.C. Menashes said he will remain on board at PIA through Nov. 15, by which time members of the PIA an

Columbia Sportswear Q3 Sales Down 4%

October 23, 2008 SGB Executive

Columbia Sportswear Company said net sales declined 4% in the third quarter, that it expected Q4 net sales to fall 6% to 8% and that its spring 2009 backlog was off 11%. The company said outerwear and sportswear net sales declined 3%, while accessories an

REI to Open Second New Jersey Store Next Fall

October 22, 2008 SGB Update

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) plans to open a new store in East Hanover, NJ in the fall of 2009. Located at Route 10 and Murray Road, the 30,000 square-foot store will offer the top brands of gear and apparel for outdoor recreation…

Retailers Urged to Promote Learn-A-SnowSport Month

October 22, 2008 SGB Update

Thirteen industry resort associations representing 22 states are teaming with five national associations to will offer special free or discounted packages for children and adults who want to learn an outdoor winter activity. Retailers are urged to work w

Swimskin Maker blueseventy Names New CEO

October 22, 2008 SGB Update

Tim Moxey is stepping back from his role as CEO at blueseventy – a maker of swim skins for triathletes – so he can focus more on nuun active hydration. Taking his place will be 8-year blueseventy veteran Steve Nicholls…

GoLite Hires Donley Morton as Marketing Director

October 22, 2008 SGB Update

Lightweight apparel and gear maker GoLite has named former OIA marketing director Dana Donley Morton as its marketing director. Effective Oct. 30, Morton will report directly to GoLite Co-Founder and President Demetri Coupounas.

Native Watercraft Releases Kayak Fishing Video

October 22, 2008 SGB Executive

Native Watercraft has released a new video about kayak angling on inland waters. The film, which features Native's angling ambassador Jimbo Meador and others fishing in Ultimate kayaks, was a collaboration with Rutabaga owner Darren Bush…

Skechers Sets Third Quarter Sales Record

October 22, 2008 SGB Executive

Skechers USA Inc. reported record sales of $403.2 million for the three months ended Sept. 30. The company said that based on its high, single-digit backlog increase and reports by retailers, it appears well positioned to weather any economic downturn. Ea

GSI Commerce Revenues Rise 36%, Earnings Outlook Stable

October 22, 2008 SGB Update

GSI Commerce said it lost more money on operations despite a 36% increase in net revenues to $186.8 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 27. Still, the company is on track to meet its earnings guidance thanks to better than planned operating margins..

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