Scott USA has added to its sales management team for the 2007 selling season. The company has expanded to four regional sales managers to support its expanded sales force…
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Yakima Hires Tool Products Vet as New CEO
Yakima Products, Inc. named Gerald T. Heinlen to the position of chief executive officer. The appointment is effective as of August 28. Mr. Heinlen’s career includes nearly 20 years in consumer products, including 10 years with Waterloo Industries in Wat
Gander Inks iTV Sales Deal with Turner Media
Turner Media Group inked an agreement with Gander Mountain Company to launch Gander Mountain Lodge, the first nationally televised weekly transactional program offering hunting, fishing and outdoor products for sale to viewers and incorporating interactiv
Gander Sees Bottom Line Improvement on 6.7% Comps Decline
Gander Mountain Company second fiscal quarter sales increased to $182.5 million, a gain of 5.0% over fiscal 2005. The loss from operations declined to $2.7 million in the quarter from $8.0 million in the same quarter of the prior year, a 66% improvement.
EC Extends Thule Investigation Period
The European Commission has extended its investigation period for Thule's acquisition of Pewag Schneeketten GmbH which was made public on March 31 of this year…
Copeland Bankruptcy part of Larger Ownership and Management Restructuring
Less than a day after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Copeland Sports announced ownership and management changes, along with a new financing agreement, in conjunction with the filing of a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankru
SIA Launches Education Workshops
SnowSports Industries America is producing five one-day education workshops for suppliers, retailers and industry reps featuring presentations structured to move product and help businesses make more money in today’s competitive market. The workshop se
Sierra Designs Raises Over $4,000 at ORSM
Sierra Designs has raised over $4000 for several outdoor charities at the first-ever live auction held at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market on August 10, 2006…
OR Summer Market Sees 12.4% Attendance Increase
The 25th Birthday of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, which took place from August 10-13 in Salt Lake City, Utah, attracted 21,711 attendees from around the globe, an 12.4% increase in attendance from last year’s Summer Market. There were 967 unique exhib
Big City Mountaineers Has Successful OR of Fundraising
Big City Mountaineers raised an excess of $5,000 at OR Summer Market 2006 through numerous fundraising events.
Many outdoor manufacturers held events that either fully or partially benefited BCM, including: JanSport’s Shake ‘n Bake; Highgear’s Time for Te
Dick’s Sporting Goods Ups 2006 Guidance on Strong Q2
Dick's Sporting Goods net income for the second quarter increased 25% to $25.7 million and earnings per share increased 24% to 47 cents, as compared to prior year proforma net income of $20.6 million, or 38 cents per share. Earnings guidance provided
Spy Optic Inks U.K. and Ireland Distribution Deal
Spy Optic, Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with Surf Sales, a leading distributor of surf, skate, and snow products in teh U.K. and Ireland…
Copeland’s Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Copeland’s Enterprises, Inc. filed for voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware. The company, which also does business under the Copeland’s Sports and ShopSports.com banners, listed assets of $50 million – $100 mi
Newest IWHOF Inductees Announced
The newest class of inductees into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHOF) was announced at Outdoor Retailer's Summer Market exhibition in Salt Lake City. The class represents a diverse group of whitewater legends comprised of individuals
Golfsmith Q2 Slips into Red on Debt Reduction Charges
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. net sales for the second quarter increased 11.4% to $114.1 million compared with $102.5 million for the corresponding period a year ago. Comparable store sales for the quarter increased 3.0%. Golfsmith reported a net
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