Several companies already distinguished in the outdoor industry recently joined the running shoe market by adding performance footwear to their product lines. This year, two local Boulder companies look to accomplish a similar feat…
Author: James Hartford
Parallel Universe? I think Not.
Recently, industry pundits attempted to draw a parallel between Levi Strauss and Nike, implying that Levi’s fall from grace may portend the same for the world's largest athletic brand. There was an article about NKE in last Sunday’s New York Times ma
Fila Back In Compliance With NYSE Listing Standards
Fila Holding S.p.A. announced that it has restored its compliance with New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (NYSE) listing standards…
Nautilus to Miss Analysts’ Q4 Expectations
Nautilus Group Inc. warned it will miss analyst's Q4 consensus estimates and that 2003 earnings will be lower than 2002. The maker of health and fitness products said Monday…
SIA: Season Shaping Up to One of Best Ever
According to SIA, Sales through the end of November at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 7.1% in dollars compared to the same time period last season…
Hartford Snags Top Rep Prize; Sporthill Signs On
Larry Hartford, principal of Laguna Niguel-based the hartford sales group, had a Merry Christmas this year. The thirty-year industry sales veteran was recently named the west coast recipient of the SGMA/SGAA/Sports Edge Magazine Sales Rep of the
U.S. Commerce Department to Honor SGMA for Export Efforts
The focus will be on exports when U.S. Commerce Department officials visit The Super Show®/20-03 to present SGMA International with the Department's Export Achievement Certificate…
Ultimate Direction Partners with New Canadian Licensee
Ultimate Direction, manufacturer of bottle and bladder hydration systems, announces a new licensee in Canada, Igloo Vikski…
New Era Names Chris Koch CEO, Augustine President
New Era Cap Company announced today that it has made several appointments at the company’s executive level. Christopher H. Koch, who held the title of President, has been named CEO while CFO/COO Pete Augustine was promoted to President…
Fitter International Appoints New Sales and Marketing Director
Fitter International, a leading distributor and manufacturer of balance and fitness products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Lorincz as the new Director of Sales and Marketing…
Finish Line Q3 Net Loss Widens as Comps Decrease
The Finish Line, Inc. announced net sales increased 4% to $147.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 30, 2002 compared to $142.3 million reported for the thirteen weeks last year ended December 1, 2001. Comparable store net sales decreased 1% fo
Rawlings Fiscal Q1 Sales Decline 10%; Reports Loss
Rawlings' first quarter fiscal year 2003 sales were $30.0 million, down 10.3% from first quarter fiscal year 2002 sales of $33.4 million. Net loss for first quarter fiscal year 2003 was $0.7 million compared to a loss in first quarter fiscal year 20
Forzani Group Appoints New CEO and President/COO
The Forzani Group Ltd. has announced the appointment of Robert Sartor to the position of Chief Executive Officer of The Forzani Group Ltd. and Bill Gregson to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, each such appointment effective February
Vans Expects Arbitration Ruling Soon
Vans had filed a lawsuit against a former officer and consultant and their affiliates in March 2002. The suit alleges that the defendants engaged in a conspiracy to get unauthorized payments or commissions from some of Vans' factories in China…
Sport Chalet Cancels Store at Headquarters in La Canada
A retail store will not be added to the new Sport Chalet corporate headquarters because a second phase of the development project has been canceled, according to the company's owner…
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