Seeking to take advantage of recent momentum in its winter business, as well as expand its leadership position in Nordic Walking and other Nordic sports, Exel Sports of Finland appointed Chris Griffin to the newly created position of Vice President, Sales
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Patagonia Becomes MEC’s Largest Apparel Vendor
Patagonia, Inc announced that Mountain Equipment Co-op, will feature the Patagonia product line as part of its offering to its members. Patagonia’s products will be featured in all MEC sales channels including retail stores, catalog and website. With this
Claiborne Completes prAna Acquisition
Liz Claiborne Inc. completed the purchase of all of the equity of Skylark Sport Marketing Corporation, doing business as prAna.
Coleman Focuses on Chain and Specialty Retailers
The Coleman Company is launching initiatives to strengthen its mass store sales organization, while refocusing the sales force mandate to better support its enhanced specialty store sales initiatives. The move is part of a global strategy to strengthen th
FESI Battles Footwear Anti-Dumping Measures in EU
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry met with European Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson to discuss the European Commission’s investigation into allegations of dumping by China and Vietnam of footwear with leather uppers and explained t
Johnson Outdoors Narrows Q4 Loss on 2% Sales Increase
Johnson Outdoors fiscal fourth quarter sales were $77.1 million, an increase of 2% compared to $75.6 million for the prior year quarter. Net earnings for the quarter improved to a net loss of $3.4 million or 39 cents per diluted share versus a net loss of
Shoe Carnival Third Quarter Income Jumps 46% on 8.3% Comp-Store Increase
Shoe Carnival, Inc. net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 46.3% to $7.2 million compared with net income of $4.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2004. Diluted earnings per share increased 39.5% to 53 cents per share from 38 cent
Kona Inks Deal with Velo Bella
The Kona Bicycle Company announced a new two-year partnership with the fabulous women of Velo Bella – the California-based collective of professional bicycle racing teams and clubs. The new Team Velo Bella-Kona partnership will encompass Velo Bella’s prof
Appalachian Mountain Club Launches New Website
Boston Web Design helped with the re-design for the Appalachian Mountain Club website — www.outdoors.org, America's oldest nonprofit conservation and outdoor recreation organization. The Appalachian Mountain Club required a re-designed website to se
The Sports Authority Beats Q3 Guidance; Comps Climb 1.2%
The Sports Authority, Inc. third fiscal quarter diluted EPS was 13 cents compared to previous guidance of 9 cents and last year's income of one penny, excluding integration costs. Comparable store sales increased 1.2%. Net income for the third quarte
Hibbett’s Earnings Jump 41% on 8.4% Comp Increase
Hibbett Sporting Goods' net sales for the third quarter increased 20.0% to $110.6 million compared with $92.1 million. Comparable store sales increased 8.4%. Net income for the third fiscal quarter increased 33.6% to $8.2 million compared with restat
Jury Finds in Favor of Icon in Nautilus Case
Nautilus, Inc. expressed its disappointment with a jury verdict in a case pending in U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City. The verdict is subject to review by the Court and will not become final until the Court has received additional briefing from the p
GSIC Resolves Accounting Errors; Restates Results
GSI Commerce Inc. resolved the two matters previously disclosed – the investigation of whether $283,000 of credits recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 were recorded in the proper period and the reconciliation of the company's accounts payab
Gander Mountain Q3 Comps Fall 8.5%; Reports $7.5 Million Net Loss
Gander Mountain Company third quarter sales increased 20% to $214.4 million while Comparable store sales decreased 8.5%. The company reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2005 of $7.5 million, compared to a $1.7 million restated profit for the thir
Gander Signs Leases for Three New Stores
Gander Mountain Company signed leases for three new outdoor lifestyle specialty stores to open in the spring of 2006. All of the new stores will be built for Gander Mountain with approximately 65,000 square feet plus outside selling space. Each will inclu
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