Horny Toad has selected F3 Distribution as their Canadian brand partner. The announcement concludes an extensive process for Horny Toad, in which the brand sought out a partner who could support growing demand within a highly competitive and geographicall
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OIA Releases Top Line Retail Sales Report
Outdoor Industry Association announced the availability of its most recent “Top Line Retail Sales Report Detailed Findings” which is published bi-annually for OIA members. According to this study, 2004 dollar sales of outdoor recreation products through
EN-R-G Foods Hires Spector as National Sales manager
EN-R-G Foods, manufacturer of Honey Stinger energy bars and gel, recently hired Adam Spector as national sales manager. Spector spent several years managing sales for Dermatone in the bike, outdoor and ski categories. Shortly after starting at EN-R-G Food
Access Fund Fights Against Oak Flat Closure
The Arizona congressional delegation is set to introduce a land exchange bill into Congress that could lead to the destruction of the Oak Flat climbing area east of Phoenix and result in the largest climbing closure in history. The Access Fund is asking f
Etonic Brings Running and Walking In-House; Taps Martin Keen for Design
Etonic Worldwide will have a new line of running and walking styles ready to launch in July 2005 designed by consultant Martin Keen, the original designer of the very successful Keen footwear brand. The shoes will begin shipping to retailers in January 2
Teko Takes Merino Wool One Step Further
Teko is claiming to be the first to make socks using truly sustainable wool. Beginning in Fall 2005 Teko will be adding EcoMerino wool to their line of wool socks. The EcoMerino wool is a perfect fit with Teko’s “No Compromise” commitment to sustainabil
Zumiez May Comps Jump 10.2%
Zumiez total net sales for May, 2005 increased 31.3% to $10.7 million, compared to $8.2 million for the four-week period last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 10.2% for the past month, versus a comparable store sales increase of 6
Big 5 Reports on Delisting Status
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation received a notice on May 25, 2005 of a determination by Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications Staff that it fails to comply with Nasdaq listing standards due to the delayed filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for th
Gottschalks May Comps increase 4.2%
Gottschalks same store sales for the month of May 2005 increased 4.2% from the prior year. Total sales for the month increased 3.7% to $47.4 million from $45.7 million in May 2004. On a year-to-date basis, same store sales increased 0.6% from the same per
Johnson Outdoors Expands Dunkin-Lewis’ Role as Sales Agency
Johnson Outdoors announced that the sales firm, Dunkin-Lewis has been named sales rep agency of record in the South for the Company's premier paddlesports products. As a result, Dunkin-Lewis will now represent Old Town, Ocean Kayak, Necky, Carlisle a
Johnson Outdoors Receives $15.9 million Military Tent Order
Johnson Outdoors has been awarded a $15.9 million urgent need military tent order. The government order calls for delivery of 2,510 modular general purpose tent systems (MGPTS) over the next eight months. Urgent need orders are awarded based on a supplier
NSGA Elects New Director-at-Large
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Board of Directors has elected a new Director At-Large, Terry Hennessey, President of PEI Source For Sports, Charlottestown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hennessey, who was Chairman for Sports Distributors o
NSGA Adds New Officers
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Board of Directors has elected two officers to terms that will run through January 31, 2006. A.J. Blanchard, Executive Vice President-Hardgoods of Academy Sports & Outdoors, Katy, Texas, will serve as Chairma
Brawn Retires From Forzani Board
The Forzani Group announced that Mr. Robert Brawn would not seek re-election to the Company's Board of Directors. His retirement will be effective at the Company's Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders on June 8th, 2005…
Lapierre Lands on U.S. Soil
Lapierre Ultimate Cycles, a member of Accell Group, has officially opened a branch office in North America, and plans on distributing a complete line of road and mountain bikes starting in October 2005 at Interbike. Gilles Lapierre, Managing Director, off
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