Oakley 2006 Sales Climb 17.5%

Oakley, Inc. generated full-year 2006 net sales of $761.9 million, an increase of 17.5% from $648.1 million in the prior year. 2006 net income was $44.8 million, or 65 cents per diluted share, including footwear restructuring charges of $2.0 million net o

Coleman Parent Prices Note Offering

Jarden Corporation has priced the sale of $550 million of its 7-1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017. The $550 million aggregate principal amount of notes is an increase from the $400 million offering amount previously announced by Jarden.

Nautilus Q4 Income Jumps on 10% Sales Increase

Nautilus, Inc.'s net sales for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006, were $199.3 million compared to $182.0 million for the corresponding period last year, up 10% and the largest single quarter in the company's history. Net income for the

Thule Hires Karl Wiedemann as Product Manager

Thule has hired Karl Wiedemann as Product Manger. Wiedemann will be responsible for the development of fit kits and load carriers, as well as the introduction of Thule snow chains in the North American market. Wiedemann will report to TJ Hanson, VP of M

OIA: New Budget Proposal Increases National Parks Funding

Outdoor Industry Association strongly supports the Administration’s proposed budget for the National Park Service announced today by U.S. Interior Secretary Kempthorne. The National Park Service would receive an additional $258 million dollars for its fi

Timberland Licenses Timberland PRO Apparel

The Timberland Company signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Block Corporation, a top developer and marketer of work wear. Through this collaboration, Timberland PRO, a division of The Timberland Company, will expand its presence in the work wear a

Nike Targets $23 Billion in sales by 2011

Nike, Inc. is targeting top-line revenue growth to $23 billion by fiscal 2011 based on growth across its brand portfolio, up from $15 billion in fiscal 2006. Over the next five years, the company anticipates 75% of this growth will be generated by the Nik

LaCrosse Footwear Fourth Quarter Sales and Income Climb

LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. fourth quarter consolidated net sales were $31.7 million, up 7% from $29.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. Net income was $2.2 million or 36 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2006, up 9% from $2.0 million or 3

Sport Chalet Fiscal Q3 Earnings Out Pace Sales

Sport Chalet, Inc. fiscal third quarter sales increased 15.1% to $114.7 million from $99.7 million in the same period of 2005. Same store sales on a same day basis increased $3.5 million, or 3.8%. Net income for the third quarter increased 31.4% to $4.0 m

Moosejaw Takes on Private Equity Partner

Parallel Investment Partners has completed the recapitalization of Moosejaw Mountaineering and Backcountry Travel, Inc. Moosejaw currently serves its customers through six retail stores in Michigan and Chicago, a significant online business through Web s

Chaco Acquires Ulu Footwear

Chaco has acquired Ulu, a privately-owned manufacturer of New Zealand shearling, rabbit fur and premium leather boots. Chaco will leverage its heritage in the outdoor category to expand upon the brand and drive Ulu into new markets. Marketing, sales and o

Conservation Alliance Raises $12,000 ot OR

The Conservation Alliance raised $12,000 at its Block Party event at the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City. The event celebrated the seven successes that Conservation Alliance funding helped achieve in 2006. KEEN, Inc., Salomon, Eagl

OR Winter Market Attendance Jumps 24%

Outdoor Retailer closed a successful 2007 Winter Market with a record 17,973 total attendees, up 24% from 2006 on a preliminary basis. The largest Winter Market to date attracted 5,602 buyers, up 14% from 2006*, who toured a show packed with innovative g