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Garmin’s Consumer Segment Sees Double Digit Growth in First Quarter

April 27, 2005 SGB Update

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

April 27, 2005 SGB Update

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

April 27, 2005 SGB Update

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

April 27, 2005 SGB Update

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

FIFA is On Track to Meet Four-Year Financial Goals

April 27, 2005 SGB Update

At the halfway point of the 2003-2006 financial period, FIFA, the worldwide governing body of soccer, says it is on-course to meet its targets. FIFA's Centennial year of 2004 drew to a close with surplus income of CHF 158 million ($133.0 mm) and an i

Nautilus Income Jumps 47% on 20% Sales Gain

April 27, 2005 SGB Update

Nautilus first-quarter net sales were $156.4 million compared to $130.9 million for the corresponding period last year, up 20%. Net income for the quarter was $9.4 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, up from $6.4 million, or 19 cents per share. Includ

GSIC Revenues Increase 38%; Net Loss Cut in Half

April 27, 2005 SGB Update

GSI Commerce's first fiscal quarter net revenues increased 38% to $91.4 million and reported a net loss of $1.7 million, or 4 cents per share, compared to net revenues of $66.3 million and a net loss of $4.0 million, or 10 cents per share for 2004&#0

Aldila Income Jumps 43% due to 16% Sales Increase

April 27, 2005 SGB Update

Aldila net sales were $17.8 million and net income was $3.3 million, or 61 cents fully diluted per share for the three months ended March 31, 2005. This is a 16.3% increase in sales compared to the 2004 first quarter, when the Company had net sales of $15

Gander Inks Deals with Dodge Verizon and Radio Disney

April 26, 2005 SGB Executive

Gander Mountain has signed corporate partnerships with Dodge, Verizon Wireless and Radio Disney. These partnerships are designed to cross-promote each brand through a sharing of individual resources, such as marketing materials and retail space…

Howe Moves-on from White Sierra

April 25, 2005 SGB Update

White Sierra has announced the departure of Andrew Howe. Howe was hired in August 2003 to see the company through an important transition, specifically, to refine the branding of the company in relation to outdoor retailers and consumers. As White Sierra

Schoeller Expands Production and Headquarters

April 25, 2005 SGB Update

Over recent years, Schoeller’s concern over space restrictions has been consistently growing. In response to this need, expansion began at its weaving mill, as well as the entire dye works and finishing department at the Swiss headquarters. In addition, a