Diadora America Inc. saw a complete sell-out of its Speedzone Pro tennis shoe in Spring 2006 and again for Fall 2006, thanks, in part, to their four top professional tennis players. Ivan Ljubicic, Gaston Gaudio, David Ferrer and Nicolas Kiefer have all be
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Bear Stearns Subsidiary Acquires Water Water Everywhere
Bear Growth Capital Partners has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Water Water Everywhere, a specialty retailer of designer swimwear with 20 stores located primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. Upon closing, BGCP will co
VAUDE and Edelrid Clarify Joint Strategy
In March 2006 VAUDE and the climbing brand Edelrid were combined. Together, both companies are now setting a strategic course for integrating their competencies and fortifying both brands’ market position in Germany and abroad. VAUDE’s eperience in the cl
Patagonia Finalizes Single Brand Transition
Effective Spring 2008 the Water Girl, USA brand will
transition to Patagonia Women's Surf. The decision comes as the final step in Patagonia's brand architecture simplification, which has included the transition of Lotus Designs to Patagonia Pad
Head Slips into Red on 5% Revenue Decline
Head N.V. second quarter net revenues were down 5.3% to €63.8 million ($78.0 mm). Operating result before restructuring costs and gain on sale of property, decreased by €3.2 million ($3.9 mm) to a loss of €2.9 million ($3.5 mm). The loss for the period wa
Cabela’s Accounting Review Sees No Top or Bottom Line Changes
Cabela's review of its prior accounting policies did not impact the Company's revenue, net income, total assets, stockholders' equity, or earnings per share for any prior periods. However, it did impact the company's statements of cash
Li and Fung First Half Earnings Out-Pace Sales
For the first half of 2006, profit attributable to shareholders reached HK$764 million ($98.5 million), an increase of 24% over the same period in 2005. The Group’s turnover increased by 19% to HK$28 billion ($3.6 billion). This increase is above the targ
Amer Sports Cuts First Half Loss in Half
Amer Sports' net sales grew by 7% in the first half of 2006 to €739.2 million ($903.7 mm) compared to €689.9 million ($896.7 mm) in 2005. In local currencies, net sales grew by 4%. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to a loss of €7.4
Johnson Outdoors Hires Currier and Associates
Johnson Outdoors has hired Currier & Associates of Brush Prairie, Washington to represent the company’s Eureka!â, Silva and Silva Tech4Oä brands in the Pacific Northwest. Currier & Associates’ territory will cover Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana and
New OIA Report Quantifies Economic Impact of Outdoor Industry
Outdoor Industry Foundation will release its first economic contribution study August 11th during the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. The study will quantify the economic contribution of active outdoor recreation to the U.S. economy. The purpos
Scott USA Hires Creagh/Keller Sales
The sales group of Creagh/Keller Sales, Inc. will be representing SCOTT bicycles for 2007 in the Southeast region of the U.S…
Boa Tech Expands Outdoor Presence
Boa Technology has continued its partnership with The North Face, as well adding of two new premium outdoor footwear partners, Timberland and Montrail. While Boa and The North Face have successfully collaborated in the past, this is the first time Timberl
Eric ‘EJ’ Jackson Honored by Children’s Museum
World Champion kayaker Eric “EJ” Jackson was recently inducted into Children's Museum of History, Natural History, Science and Technology International Hall of Fame for Bicycling, Rowing, Kayaking and Canoeing.
Kahn Joins Panoptx Board
Panoptx Eyewear appointed Roger Kahn to its board of directors. For more than 30 years, Kahn owned and operated Porter’s Ski & Sport in California’s Tahoe City and Truckee, and in Nevada’s Incline Village. He grew Porter’s from one location and seven em
Label Networks: Snowboarding Poised for Growth
When it comes to the 13-24-year-old North American demographic, snowboarding is one of the main sports poised for the most significant growth, as revealed in results from Label Networks’ 2nd annual Snowboarding Youth Culture Profile Report. 61.7% of “non-
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