In the Pacific states – WA, OR, CA, AK HI – overall sporting goods store sales grew 21.4% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 23.5%. Sales for 2002 in the Pacific states reached $4.71 billion. Of that amount, $2.31 billion moved through full-
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Johnson Outdoors Plant Closed Until August; New Military Contract
Johnson Outdoors Inc. management reported that an initial inspection indicates that damage and losses related to the flooding and temporary closure of its Binghamton, New York plant and administrative offices will exceed $1.2 million, the loss level at wh
West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium Offers Signing Services
The Trade Association of Paddlesports and the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium are happy to announce Signing Service for the Hearing Impaired sponsored by Aquabound Paddles…
Continental Divide Trail Receives $1.2 Million in Federal Funding
Continental Divide Trail Alliance’s efforts to complete the National Scenic Trail received a significant boost thanks to the support of Senator Wayne Allard (R-Colo.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and members of the U.S. House of Repre
Puma Sees Strong World Cup Results
With the World Cup coming to an end, PUMA draws a very positive conclusion of its activities, results and brand visibility during the past four weeks. Not only is PUMA the dominant kit supplier with 12 teams showing the strongest brand visibility on the p
SGMA: PEP Needs Help on Capitol Hill
Physical Education needs assistance on Capitol Hill. According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) is in danger of having its funding severely cut. This bill desperately needs help
SGMA: Extreme Sports Show Strong Appeal
According to SGMA, extreme sports are always ‘in-season.’ Whether it’s warm and sunny; cool and windy; or cold and dry, at least one, two or more extreme sports are on the recreational calendars of active-minded Americans. The lates edition of the Supers
Gildan Completes Kentucky Derby Acquisition
Gildan Activewear Inc. completed the acquisition of Kentucky Derby Hosiery Co., Inc., effective July 6, 2006. Gildan had previously announced on June 20, 2006 that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Kentucky Derby Hosiery…
Whitewater Hall of Fame to Announce Newest Members
The International Whitewater Hall of Fame will announce the names of its newest inductees at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. This announcement concludes a six-month nomination process that began in February. Elections are currently underway by a 45-
Burton Takes Home Three Apex Awards
The 2007 Burton AK Expedition Fleece, AK Fleece Pant, and AK Midweight First Layer Top and Bottom recently claimed three separate Polartec Apex Awards, which are presented to North American and European companies that make the most outstanding Polartec® b
Freestyle Hires New Brand Director and Sales Manager
Freestyle has hired Muriel Spoorenberg as brand director and Will Cox as national sales manager. Spoorenberg was hired as the brand director for Freestyle to create synergy and cohesion between all departments and to plan and facilitate the brand strategy
The Buckle June Comps Fall 5.9%
The Buckle, Inc. net sales for the month ended July 1, 2006 decreased 2.0% to $37.3 million from net sales of $38.1 million in the corresponding five-week period ended July 2, 2005. Comparable-store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the fi
Pacific Sunwear Cuts Q2 Guidance on Slow June Comps
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. total sales for the five weeks of fiscal June ending July 1, 2006 were $126.1 million, an increase of 4.6% over total sales of $120.6 million during the same period last year. Total Company same store sales decreased 2.
Gottschalks June Comps Inch-Up 0.3%
Gottschalks Inc. same store sales for the month of June 2006 increased 0.3% from the prior year. Total sales for the month increased 0.5% to $61.0 million compared to total sales of $60.8 million in June 2005.
Stage Stores Sees 3.5% Increase in June Comps
Stage Stores, Inc. total sales for the five-week period ended July 1, 2006 increased 16.0% to $133.4 million from $115.0 million in the prior year five-week period ended July 2, 2005. Comparable store sales increased 3.5% on top of an 11.0% increase last
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