Recreational Equipment, Inc., is introducing its latest program designed to get people outdoors. The new REI Outdoor School offers classes and one-day guided outings that teach the basics of hiking, cycling, kayaking and more…
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NSGA: Full-Line Sporting Goods Retailers Improve Profits
Key measures of productivity and profitability improved for full-line sporting goods stores, while results specialty sport shops were less consistent, according to data in the newly released NSGA Cost of Doing Business Survey…
Quiksilver Q2 Earnings Drop on Rossignol Results
Quiksilver, Inc. net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 increased 21% to $516.9 from $426.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Consolidated net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was $3.7 million compared to $34.7 million
C-4 Sports Joins SGMA’s Sports Technology Convergence
C4-Sports and the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) are partnering to create an educational program for SGMA members and supporters for SGMA's upcoming Sports and Technology Convergence, Oct. 24-26 at The Estancia Resort and Spa in La J
Sugoi Appoints New Canadian Sales Manager
Sugoi announced that, effective June 26th, Kirby Wirchenko will take on the newly-created role of Canadian Sales Manager. Kirby brings a strong Specialty Run background to the position, having spent the last seven years as General Manager of Brainsport Th
Vail Resorts Hitting on All Cylinders in Fiscal Q3
Vail Resorts, Inc. Resort revenue, the combination of Mountain and Lodging revenues, rose $21.2 million, or 6.8%, to $334.3 million. Resort expense increased 2.5% to $179.9 million, up $4.4 million. Third quarter Resort Reported EBITDA rose $17.1 million
Cabela’s and U.S. Bank Partner to Offer Check Card
U.S. Bank and Cabela's have partnered to introduce the Cabela's Visa Check Card, issued by U.S. Bank. The card rewards cardholders with Cabela's Check Card Points for signature (non-PIN) purchases made with the card at Cabela's or any
OIWC Adds Two New Directors
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition welcomed Jennifer Wittman and Megan Tompkins to its Board of Directors. Jen Wittman is the current Manager of Events and Partnerships with Outside Magazine. Megan Tompkins is the Editor of Bicycle Retailer and Indu
Johnson Outdoors Recalls Scubapro X650 Second Stage Regulators
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Scubapro, is recalling about 670 Scubapro X650 Second Stage Regulator. A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the
USSA Names New COO
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has named Richard Coe as its new chief operating officer, according to USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt. Coe will replace Bill Gorton who has been scheduled to leave USSA July 15. Gorton had served in that r
Ruch Elected Chairman of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee
Randy Ruch, CEO of Schuylkill Valley Sports in Pottstown, Pa., has been elected Chairman of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee. He succeeds Mickey Newsome, Chairman & CEO of Hibbett Sporting Goods, Birmingham, Ala., who had been chairman o
NSGA Management Conference Sees Strong Turnout
With nearly 450 sporting goods industry leaders in attendance, the 42nd Annual NSGA Management Conference and 8th Annual Team Dealer Summit – held at The Westin La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas – provided retailers, dealers, manufacturers and
Lotto 2005 Sales Flat; 2006 Trending Positive
Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. 2005 revenues were flat at €257 million ($320.0 mm) in spite of the recession in the Italian market which has curbed growth of the brand. The Company has managed to make up for the slower domestic performance with its exports. 20
G-III Q1 Loss Expands Due to Acquisitions
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. fiscal 2007 first quarter net sales were $14.4 million with a net loss of $8.9 million, or 72 cents per share, compared to net sales of $13.8 million and a net loss of $4.7 million, or 43 cents per share, during the comparable pe
Huang Joins Patagonia as VP of Design, Development and Merchandising
Patagonia, Inc. hired Damien Huang as the company’s Vice President of Design, Development and Merchandising. Drawing upon his ten-year tenure in the outdoor industry, Damien will provide positive leadership and direction to Patagonia’s Design, Developmen
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