Zumiez total net sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2005 increased 29.4% to $15.3 million, compared to $11.8 million for the five-week period ended July 3, 2004. The company's comparable store sales increased 10.7% for the past month, versu
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West MArine Q2 Comps Fall 3.5% on Weakness in the North and West
West Marine net sales for the second quarter were $253.5 million, an increase of 0.4% from net sales of $252.6 million a year ago. Comparable store sales for the second quarter of 2005 decreased 3.5%, compared to a comparable store sales increase of 4.6%
Volcom Closes IPO; Raises $89 Million
Volcom announced the close of its initial public offering of 4,687,500 shares of common stock at a price of $19.00 per share and the simultaneous close of the underwriters' over-allotment option to purchase an additional 703,125 shares of common stoc
Collegiate Pacific Acquires 53.2% of Sport Supply Group
Collegiate Pacific has acquired a majority stake, 53.2%, in Sport Supply Group, Inc (SSPY.PK) “SSG” from Emerson Radio of Parsippany, N.J. for $32 Million in cash. FY06 BOO consolidated EBITDA is expected to be approximately $15-$20 Million. Collegiate Pa
G.I. Joes Partners with SelfService to Launch New On-Line Guide Portal
G.I. Joe’s has joined with SelfService Systems, Inc. in a partnership that will expand the use of the successful Team G.I. Joe’s certified fishing and hunting guide program through AdventuresExpress.com, a new online outdoor travel and gear sales portal..
UST President and CEO Retires
United Sports Technologies announced the retirement of long-time President & CEO Nobuaki (Matt) Matsuo effective July 2005. During Mr. Matsuo's five-year tenure, UST experienced record growth while maximizing its presence and influence on every majo
Thule Consolidates Sales Force
With the goal of streamlining its sales team, Thule has consolidated its sales representation in multiple channels to single representative groups in the Rockies, Midwest, and Southeast. Historically, Thule has had multiple sales representative groups fo
Sierra Club Highlights America’s Recreation Gems
America’s Great Outdoors, Sierra Club’s new report outlining a vision for protecting our natural
heritage. The places profiled in the report were chosen by citizen conservationists in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for the unpara
Highgear Reorganizes International Division
Techtrail, the European division of U.S. based Highgear, announced two international changes. Ryan Hamsho has been appointed to head up International Sales from Techtrail's Asheville, North Carolina home office. Across the pond, Techtrail has appoint
Asolo Inks Equipment License with Infinity Sports Group
Asolo Spa has signed a license agreement with the Infinity Sports Group of Vancouver to design, market and distribute backpacks, tents and sleeping bags for the North American market. The Infinity Sports Group, who distribute Asolo footwear for Canada, ha
Colorado Yurt Company Partners with Solar Living Institute
The Colorado Yurt Company is sponsoring The Solar Living Institute and SolFest in Hopland, California. The sponsorship includes a fully loaded thirty-foot yurt that will be placed in the middle of the Solar Living Institute’s Solar Living Center. The yurt
Sportsman’s Guide Wins Several Awards
The Sportsman's Guide has reached a variety of milestones with respect to listings in several periodicals and indices. Recently, the Company was named to the new Russell Microcap Index when Russell Investment Group reconstituted its family of U.S. in
Quiksilver to Float Notes to Fund Rossignol Deal
Quiksilver intends to offer $350 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due in 2015. The Company stated that it intends to use the net proceeds of the offering along with borrowings under its credit facility to finance, in part, its acquisitio
Gear for Sports Adds Two New Faces to Sales Management Team
GEAR for Sports has expanded its sales leadership
team through the additions of John Polkis, senior vice president of sales, and Dan Langner, vice president golf sales & marketing. John Polkis’ appointment supports GEAR for Sports’ aggressive strategy of
Dolphin Continues its Quest for More Control of Johnson Outdoors
Dolphin Limited Partnership and an unnamed affiliate which hold approximately 330,000 shares, or 4%, of the Class A common stock of Johnson Outdoors Inc. issued a letter to all JOUT shareholders pertaining to the voting rights of JOUT class A shareholders
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