The bi-annual Eastern Outdoor Reps Association regional trade show is underway in Greenville, SC with nearly 100 reps and manufacturers in attendance. In addition, Outdoor Industry Association hosted an introductory presentation on the organization’s most
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Summit for Someone Registration to Open
Big City Mountaineers announced that registration for the fourth annual Backpacker Magazine Summit for Someone Benefit Climb series for 2007 will officially open on Wednesday, October 11, 2006…
Sport Chalet Opens New California Location
Sport Chalet, Inc. held grand opening celebrations for its new 41,000 sq. ft. store located in the Nut Tree Village Shopping Center in Vacaville, California. This location will feature an on-site SCUBA training pool and is the Company's 42nd store.
SmartWool Announces Third Round of Grant Recipients
SmartWool Corporation announced the third round of grant recipients from the new SmartWool Advocacy Program, which includes the SmartWool Advocacy Fund and the SmartWool Breast Cancer Fund. Thanks to increased sales volume, SmartWool is able to donate to
Delta Acquires Fun-Tees; Opens Honduras Facility
Delta Apparel, Inc. has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the net assets of privately held Fun-Tees, Inc. The purchase price for the transaction is $20 million in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. In other
Delta Nearly Doubles Q4 Income on 24% Sales Increase
Delta Apparel, Inc. fiscal Q4 net sales were $82.5 million, an increase of 24.4%, compared to $66.3 million in the prior year's fourth quarter. Net income was $6.3 million, or 74 cents per basic share, in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2006 compared to
Foot Locker Cuts Guidance; Q2 Profits Tumble
Foot Locker, Inc. net income for the second quarter ended July 29, 2006 was nine cents per share, or $14 million, compared to 28 cents per share, or $44 million last year. As a result, Foot Locker management is now predicting earnings per share from conti
Sport Chek Partners with Ski Canada Magazine for Buyers Guide
Sport Chek a corporate banner of The Forzani Group Ltd., has teamed up with Ski Canada Magazine to bring consumers the first ever Ski Canada Sport Chek Skiers' Gear Guide. The issue features results of the Ski Canada Test on the ski assortment and eq
Shoe Carnival Q2 Earnings Climb on Slowing Sales
Shoe Carnival, Inc. net earnings for the second quarter increased 5.8% to $2.9 million as compared with net earnings of $2.7 million in 2005. Diluted earnings per share increased 5% to 21 cents per share compared with 20 cents per share last year. Net sal
The Buckle Sees Q2 Sales and Earnings Fall
The Buckle, Inc.'s net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 decreased 12.1% to $6.6 million, or 34 cents per share, compared to net income of $7.6 million, or 39 cents per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Net sales for the second
Golfsmith Launches First Tennis Catalog
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc., in its latest volley to court tennis consumers, will launch its first-ever tennis catalog, Center Court. It will hit homes this week, just prior to the start of the U.S. Open…
Amer to Consolidate U.S. Management Teams
In an effort to strengthen Amer Sports' presence and to develop its business in the largest winter & outdoor market in the world, The U.S., Amer Sports has decided to
consolidate Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor America business under one management. The
Acopa USA President Killed in Auto Accident
According to local papers, Acopa USA’s president, Steve Karafa was killed in a car accident while on his way home from OR Summer Market on U.S. 93 when the vehicle he was riding in overturned. Climbing legend and Acopa spokesperson John Bachar was at the
Crocs Prices Secondary Offering
Crocs, Inc. priced their underwritten secondary public offering of 8.29 million shares of its common stock by certain stockholders at a price of $27.66. The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1.24 million shares of common st
PSIA, AASI, andNSP Extend Deal with Subaru
The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), and the National Ski Patrol (NSP) announce that they will receive continued support from Subaru of America, Inc. The new five-year agreement with Sub
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