Outdoor Industry Association scored a series of major victories on Capitol Hill recently. Congress has approved legislation that for the first-time provides a permanent source of funding for local parks and trails. The precedent-setting legislation establ
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Westcomb Wins ISPO BrandNew Award
After sorting through 231 nominations from 23 countries, the 18 judges of the the ISPO BrandNew Awards named Westcomb Outerwear, Inc. as the winner of the 2007 award in the Sportswear category. This is the second international nod in as many years for the
GBMI Creates U.K. Subsidiary
Global Brand Marketing Inc. is organizing its operations in the United Kingdom in order to establish direct control over its wholesale distribution, merchandising and marketing in that region. In addition, GBMI has hired Steven Price Brown to head up GBMI
Forzani Sees Strong Third Quarter; Comps Increase 7.7%
The Forzani Group Ltd. net earnings for the third quarter were $11.9 million, or 35 cents per share, compared to the prior year's third quarter of $6.5 million, or 20 cents per share, an 83.1% increase in profits and a 75.0% increase in earnings per
Heelys IPO Skates Ahead of Expectations
Heelys IPO officially launched on Thursday and the market priced the 6.425 million share offering well above original estimates. The offering was expected to sell for $16-$18 per share but sold for $21 per share, raising almost $135 million…
Dick’s Sporting Goods and NFL Team Up for Holiday Giving
A special holiday shopping event, co-sponsored by several NFL teams, is scheduled to take place in Dick's Sporting Goods stores throughout December. The event gives approximately 50 underprivileged kids in each community MVP status through a special
Gildan Fourth Quarter Sales Boosted by Acquisition; Increases Guidance
Gildan Activewear Inc. fourth quarter net earnings were $16.8 million and diluted EPS were 28 cents. Sales in the fourth quarter amounted to $235.2 million, a record for any fiscal quarter, and up 30.2% from $180.7 million in the fourth quarter of last ye
Spy Optic Shuffles California Reps
Spy Optic's rep Nik Hennessee will be transitioning from his present territory of Los Angeles to the Orange County region. Due to pressing family matters, existing OC rep Todd Madsen will be moving to Northern California. He will be greatly missed a
Cutter and Buck Profits Jump on 10% Sales Increase
Cutter & Buck Inc. second quarter sales increased 10.7% to $37.3 million. Corporate business unit sales were $14.8 million, a 5.9% increase. Golf sales were $7.7 million during the second quarter, a 4.6% increase. Specialty retail sales of $9.9 million in
Coleman Promotes Three SVPs
The Coleman Company, Inc. promoted three senior vice presidents, Pat Barnett, Senior Vice President of Global Product Management; Bob Fowler, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain; and Sam Solomon, Senior Vice President, Global Administration and C
Asia Outdoor Tradeshow Shows Continued Momentum
The Asia Outdoor trade show, a joint venture between Messe Friedrichshafen and China's Nanjing Exhibition Centre, announced that roughly 70% of the exhibitors who took part in 2006 have already signed a three-year contract, guaranteeing their partici
Outdoor University Re-Focuses on Retail Management Skills
Outdoor University, an Outdoor Industry Association program that delivers training resources to outdoor industry retailers, will be offering an entirely new program series in 2007. Outdoor University will focus on providing retail managers and owners with
Wolverine Lands $5 million Military Contract
Wolverine World Wide was awarded a maximum $5.15 million firm fixed price contract for men's dress “poromeric” shoes. The shoes are to be used by the Army and Marine Corps…
On-Line Retail Sales More Than Double in November
Retailers experienced a huge increase in sales in November, according to transaction data released today by OrderMotion, The OrderMotion Index showed a 25% increase in the number of transactions, as compared with November 2005. Additionally, sales from th
EPA and Other U.S. Agencies Honor Green Power Market Leaders
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Center for Resource Solutions honored a group of organizations committed to advancing the development of the nation's green power market. The annual Green Power Leadersh
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