According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for May (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose an impressive 8.2% over last year and 0.2% seasonally adjusted over April. The strongest increase in retail sa
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Court Upholds $2.5 Million Judgment Against Cybex
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania will not hear the Cybex International, Inc.'s or Mr. Kirila's respective appeals of the previously reported $2,452,783 judgment entered against the Company in the Kirila v. Cybex International, Inc. litigation.
Timberland Acquires GoLite Trademarks; Launches GoLite Footwear
Timberland will introduce a new line of footwear for trail running under the GoLite brand. In connection with this, Timberland has acquired certain assets of GoLite LLC, including trademarks, for an undisclosed amount. GoLite footwear will be managed out
Rossignol Re-Structures After Move to Park City
Following the recent opening of the Mountain Center in Park City, Utah, the Rossignol Group announced today the restructuring of its U.S. organization. This restructuring will focus on the development of the organization’s business units and will capital
Boeri USA Re-Structures
Claudia Boeri will assume executive responsibilities for Boeri USA as President. According to the company, the change is being made to better accommodate Boeri’s business strategy in the U.S. market moving forward. In addition, the company is expected to
American Skiing Co. Sees Strong Third Quarter
American Skiing Company reported particularly strong visitation levels for its western resorts in the winter operating season, bolstered by skiing and riding conditions. These strong results coupled with the successful sale of nearly all remaining fractio
OIA Launches New Retailer Survey
Outdoor Industry Association, in conjunction with Sports Marketing Surveys, is conducting a survey of retailers to help provide valuable information for the industry. This is a three-part survey on general information, outdoor retailing and operational co
L.L.Bean to Open Two More Massachusetts Locations
L.L.Bean plans to open stores in Dedham and Mansfield, Massachusetts, in 2007 and 2008. Mansfield Crossing, the largest shopping center in central Massachusetts, was named as the location of one store slated to open fall 2007. Legacy Place, in Dedham, is
Massey’s Taps CWS to Launch Affiliate Program
Massey’s Professional Outfitters and Colorado Web Solutions launched a Commission Junction based affiliate program. The new program is designed to allow web content developers the opportunity to create income through the display of advertising and product
Royal Robbins Hires Taylor as National Sales Manager
Royal Robbins hired new National Sales Manager, Judson Taylor out of Seattle, WA. A seasoned outdoor industry veteran, Taylor’s strengths in relationship management, leadership and direction, as well as strategic sales implementation are expected to be a
Lee Joins Hot Chillys as VP of Sales
Hot Chillys hired Steve Lee as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. Drawing upon his 15-year tenure in the outdoor and snowsports industries, Steve will provide leadership and guidance in making the company’s sales operations more efficient. Steve w
Everlast Worldwide Hires ICR
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has engaged Integrated Corporate Relations (“ICR”), a proactive financial communications and investor relations firm, as their investor relations counsel to manage all aspects of its investor relations program, including communicat
Vision Fitness Recalls Treadmills
Vision Fitness has recalled about 45 treadmill consoles due to a programming defect with the console. The treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation when the User programs 4 or 5 are set for longer than 30 minutes. If this happens, the use
3point5 Inks Several New Deals
3point5 announced that 3 major manufactures and a major trade association have signed on with their retail training system; Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Smith Sport Optics and Snowsports Industries of America (SIA) have joined the 3point5 network. Mike Fulm
Forzani Swings to Profitability on 10% Q1 Comps
The Forzani Group Ltd. fiscal 2007 first quarter ended April 30, 2006 net earnings were CN$300,000, or one penny per share, compared to a loss of CN$7.4 million, or 23 cents per share. Retail system sales were $299.1 million, an increase of 15.1% from CN$
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