It just doesn't pay to work for a snow sports brand in France these days… adidas-Salomon AG announced Monday morning that it had reached an agreement with Amer Sports Corporation for the Finland-based parent of Wilson, Atomic, Precor, and Suunto to
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Winter Sports the Lone Drag on Amer Sports Group Sales…
Amer Sports Corporation reported its first quarter under a new name last week, posting currency-neutral increases across all divisions with the exception of the Atomic Winter Sports group. The company had to anniversary big numbers from Q1 last year when
Columbia Wakes Up with a Hangover After Soft Outerwear Year in 2004…
Columbia Sportswear Company pointed to issues with the weather last year, increased competition from “recapitalized companies”, and their own product selection in the Outerwear category as reasons for a decline in future orders for Fall ’05. The company
Icebreaker USA Moves to Idaho
Icebreaker will be moving its U.S. customer service, marketing and operations center from Santa Barbara, California to Sun Valley, Idaho. As of June 2005, Icebreaker USA will complete its transition to Sun Valley, an area that embodies the company’s moun
Timberland Contributes to Northern Forest Canoe Trail
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a nonprofit organization devoted to creating a 740-mile paddling trail stretching from Old Forge, New York to Fort Kent, Maine, is excited to announce its receipt of a grant of $10,000 from the Timberland Company’s competi
Faytex Hires True North for PR and Marketing Campaign
The Faytex Company has named the True North Brand Group to spearhead it’s publicity and marketing efforts. True North’s designation is part of Faytex’s movement to “mean more in the performance fabric world.” In addition to bolstering its marketing stance
Cabela’s First Quarter Earnings Fall on 6.3% Comp-Store Sales Decline
Cabela's total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 11.7% to a record $350.6 million compared to $313.9 million for the same period last year. First quarter net income was $7.8 million, or 12 cents per diluted share, compared to $8.
Cybex First Quarter Sales Inch-up 1%; Income Down
Cybex net sales for the first quarter were $24.8 million, representing an increase of 1% compared to net sales for the first quarter of 2004 of $24.4 milion. Net income for the quarter ended March 26, 2005 was $119,000, or one penny per diluted share, com
STAR Sportsmanship Wins Bessie
Learning Through Sports' character development program, STAR Sportsmanship won a BESSIE Award as best physical education software for upper elementary students. STAR Sportsmanship is an interactive learning program designed to teach sportsmanship to
The Sports Club Company Delisted by AMEX
The American Stock Exchange has notified The Sports Club Company that it had not met certain of the Exchange's continued listing standards as set forth in the Exchange's Company Guide. Specifically, the Exchange noted that the Company's fai
Asia’s Largest Bicycle Show Begins Next Week
The China International Bicycle & Motor Fair or “CHINA CYCLE,” in short, is scheduled to begin on May 4-7, 2005 for its 15th edition in Shanghai New International Expo Center. The show will cover all seven halls of Shanghai New International Expo Center,
Garmin’s Consumer Segment Sees Double Digit Growth in First Quarter
Garmin announced a record first quarter ended March 26, 2005. The company's consumer segment experienced 11% revenue growth during the first quarter of 2005. The aviation segment also achieved 59% revenue growth for the quarter, which led to overall
Sims Officially Opens Canadian Office
Sims snowboards has officially established a Canadian based office to service its North American dealer base. The new office, which has been open and home to the Sims product, marketing and sales team since February 2005, has expanded its role to include
Big Agnes Lands Spot on Reserve America’s 2005 Camping Gear Awards List
Big Agnes' Seedhouse 3 tent has been named to Reserve America’s 2005 Camping Gear Awards List. One of just five shelters named to the list, Big Agnes’ Seedhouse 3 the Seedhouse 3 was also named one of this year’s “Best Buys” from Backpacker Magazine.
Bite Launches Retail Staff Training Program
Bite is introducing the “Bite Certified” retail sales training program to ensure that retail staff and, ultimately, consumers understand the many important features of Bite Golf shoes and sandals. The program emphasizes the Bite brand as “better shoes at