The member states of the European Union discussed the European Commission's proposal to implement provisional anti-dumping duties on leather footwear imports from China and Vietnam. The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) contin
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Osprey Supports 2006 Ridge Runner Program
Osprey Packs Inc. will be supplying a selection of their newly-redesigned Aether and Ariel backpacks for use as
part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s 2006 Ridge Runner program. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is the non-profit steward of the
Ziv Appointed CFO of Deckers
Deckers Outdoor Corporation appointed Zohar Ziv as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration, effective immediately. Mr. Ziv replaces Scott Ash, who previously announced his upcoming resignation as Chief Financial Of
Big 5 Appoints Jessick to Board
David Jessick has been appointed to Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation's Board of Directors, effective March 7, 2006. Mr. Jessick will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and will replace John Danhakl, who has served as a director si
Cutter and Buck Fiscal Third Quarter Sales Jump 29%
Cutter & Buck Inc. fiscal third quarter ended January 31, 2006 sales increased 29.0% year-over-year, driven by increases in all channels except the International sales channel while third quarter net income was $500,000 compared to a net loss of $400,000
Royal Robbins Hires New Rep Agency
Royal Robbins hired a new sales representative agency, San Miguel Mountain Inc., of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. San Miguel Mountain’s recent partnership with Thorn Luth expands the Agency’s expertise in the outdoor market, providing Royal Robbins with a
CamelBak Acquires Tactical Glove Manufacturer
CamelBak Products has acquired the tactical glove manufacturer, Southwest Motorsports Enterprises, Inc. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Southwest Motorsports has been one of the U.S. military’s top manufacturers of form fitting gloves for tactical and comba
Big 5 Q4 Income Slips on 1.5% Comp Store Increase
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation fourth quarter net sales were $218.9 million versus net sales of $217.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. Fiscal 2004 included 53 weeks, with the extra week included in the Company's fourth quarter. On a
Hibbett Fourth Quarter Income Jumps 21.7%; Comps Climb 2.5%
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. net sales for the fourth quarter increased 12.8% to $120.8 million compared with $107.1 million last year. Comparable store sales increased 2.5% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Net income for the fourth fiscal quarter in
Treide is New President of Tommy Bahama Footwear
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. appointed Krista Treide as President of its recently acquired Tommy Bahama Footwear division. Ms. Treide joined the Company this week…
Gander Mountain Inks Boat Selling Deal with Crystal-Pierz
Gander Mountain Company signed a deal with Crystal-Pierz Marine, who will provide its expertise in retail boat sales to Gander Mountain. Crystal-Pierz Marine consultants will train sales associates in Gander Mountain's stores in Forest Lake, Minn., a
Cutter and Buck Appoints New President and New CEO
Cutter & Buck Inc. appointed Ernie Johnson to the position of chief executive officer and to the company's board of directors. The company also appointed Kaia Akre as president. These announcements are part of a reorganization resulting from the resi
Gander Mountain Q4 Income Climbs 26% on 7.4% Comp Decline
Gander Mountain Company fourth quarter 2005, sales increased 18% to $280.8 million. Income from operations increased 37% to $26.0 million, while the net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 26% to a record $22.2 million, compared to net
Princeton Tec Sponsors Climbing for Kids Program
Princeton Tec will help light the way for the Climbing For Kids Teams on their Mt. Rainier and Mt. Shasta climbs in summer 2006. The Climbing For Kids events will benefit the Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT). The initiative is to help get at-risk urban
Earth Products Promotes Borgerding to Director of Operations
Earth Products promoted Tony Borgerding to director of operations. In his new role, Borgerding will oversee all aspects of operations for Earth Products, including supply chain, production, IT and facilities. Borgerding will now report directly to company
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