For the first time since its initial public offering in May of 1997, Lafuma has launched a capital increase operation with pre-emptive subscription rights, for a total of €25.3 million ($30.4 mm)…
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Wolverine Fourth Quarter Sales Climb 4.4%; Fiscal 2005 Exceeds $1 Billion
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported record revenue and earnings per share for its fourth quarter and 2005 fiscal year, marking its fifth consecutive year of record results.
For the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company reported revenue of $321.0 million, a
VF Corp. Revenue Climbs 4% on Outdoor Coalition Strength
VF Corporation announced record results for the fourth quarter and full year 2005. Net income in the fourth quarter rose to a record $127.5 million from $125.3 million, with earnings per share rising to $1.13 from $1.10. Total revenues increased 4% to a r
Timberland Joins New Environmental Reporting Group
The Timberland Company has joined the Facility Reporting Project, a new initiative of the Boston-based Ceres coalition aimed at improving sustainability reporting and environmental performance at individual facilities across the country…
ATTA Hosts 2nd Annual Adventure Travel World Summit
The Adventure Travel Trade Association will host the second annual Adventure Travel World Summit in Seattle on October 19, 20 and 21, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center on Elliot Bay…
Mugs Stump Award Recipients Announced
Black Diamond Equipment, Patagonia, Climbing Magazine, Mountain Gear and W.L. Gore, announced the recipients of the 2006 Mugs Stump Award. Created in 1992 in memory of Mugs Stump, one of North America’s most visionary climbers, the award grants money to s
Genesco Re-affirms Guidance
Genesco Inc. management said that they remain comfortable with previously announced guidance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006. Genesco plans to announce its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006 and to discuss the results and the
Under Armour Q4 Net Income Climbs 14% on 25% Revenue Increase
Under Armour, Inc. fourth quarter net income increased 14% to $7.0 million from $6.2 million. Net revenues, which consist of net sales and license revenue, increased 25% in the fourth quarter to $87.3 million compared to net revenues of $69.6 million in t
ispo Sees More than 60,000 Trade Visitors in Munich
ispo winter 06 took place on 160,000 sq. m. at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from January 29 to February 1, 2006. A total of 1,806 exhibitors, compared to 1,600 last year, from 49 countries, compared to 44 last year, attended the fair. 81% of the atte
UST Sponsors Southern Texas PGA Tournament
United Sports Technologies inked a sponsorship deal for the 2006 Southern Texas PGA (STPGA) Points List and Match Play Championship at The Club at Falcon Point in Katy, Texas. UST has been a sponsor of the STPGA over the past five years…
Scarpa Taps Mariacher as Climbing Line Manager
Recruiting one of the top names in climbing-footwear design to oversee its technical climbing program, Scarpa has hired Heinz Mariacher as its climbing line manager, effective immediately…
Hooked on Outdoors Restructures; Closes Boulder Office
Hooked on the Outdoors Magazine will publish five rather than the previous seven issues planned for 2006, and at the same time place more emphasis on its other marketing platforms including retail-based events, their website, and additional broadcast aven
SGMA Adds Three to Board; Promotes Two to Executive Committee
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association is making changes to its Board of Directors. Joining the SGMA Board of Directors are Richard Bourne, COO/President – ASICS America Corporation; Paul Ehrlich, general counsel – adidas America; and Chris Considi
Tubbs ‘Romp to Stomp’ SLC Event Raises Over $20,000
The fourth annual Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series raised over $20,000 for the Salt Lake City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The winning team, “Laurel’s Angels,” captained by Salt Lake City resident Carol Gr
Bikes Belong Announces Five New Grants
Bikes Belong will award $37,850 in grants this month to five bicycling projects. The trails and bicycle advocacy supported by these grants will connect community paths, expand opportunities for mountain biking and, as always, put more people on bicycles m