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
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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 $299.1 million, an increase of 15.1% from CN$
REI Launches New ‘Outdoor School’ Program
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…
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
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