Rebel Sport Looks to Holidays for Profit Recovery…

Briscoe Group, the parent company to New Zealand’s largest sporting goods and outdoor equipment retailer, Rebel Sport, reported un-audited sales for the three months ended October 31, 2004 were $71.6 million, a 5.0% increase over the $68.2 million reporte

Everlast Q3 Revenues Drop 10.7%

For the third quarter, Everlast net revenues were $15.8 million as compared to $17.7 million reported in 2003. Net licensing revenues advanced 55.5% to $2.5 million vs. $1.6 million in the 2003 period. Net loss available to common stockholders was ($0.2)

Fox River Inks Deal with RFA Media

RFA Media announced that Fox River has signed on the astern
Regional Adventure Sports® Magazine Mobile Tour next year.
This year’s Tour is traveling to over 40 events across the United States promoting Adventure Sports and its sponsors. In 2005, RFA Medi

Trek Inks Private Label Credit Card Deal

Alliance Data Systems has signed a five-year agreement with Trek Bicycle Corporation. Under terms of the agreement, Alliance Data will provide a turnkey private label credit card solution that is available to Trek's dealer base of 2,300 merchants nat

IMBA and REI Team up for Trail Building…

For the second consecutive year, IMBA and REI will award outdoor stewardship toolkits to select mountain bike clubs nationally for the purpose of building and maintaining trails. This year's $45,000 REI grant nearly doubles the amount of last year&#0

Bell Adds Rutabaga as Distributor

Bell Canoe Works announced a decision to expand its market
in Madison, WI. The Minnesota-based canoe and accessory company reached an agreement with nationally renowned retailer Rutabaga Paddlesports to distribute the full line of Bell canoes and accessor

Swany America Inks Deal With the USBSF

Swany America, makers of high performance sports gloves,
is partnering with the United States Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (USBSF) to become the team's official glove supplier. The two-year agreement is effective immediately and will continue throu

Mountainsmith inks Distribution Deal in Latin America

Mountainsmith has inked a new partnership in Latin America. Rabbit Mountain, based in Boulder, Colorado, has assumed distribution responsibilities for Mountainsmith products in Mexico, Central America, and South America. The announcement was made by Geo

Gregory Parent Company Acquired for $60 Million

Armor Holdings, Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Bianchi International, Parent Company to Gregory Backpacks. Armor Holdings will pay $60 million in cash for the Company, which will be delivered on a debt-free basis. Bianchi recorded $36

OR inks Deal with GES to Reduce Exhibitor Expenses

Outdoor Retailer is pleased to announce major savings for exhibiting companies with their official service contractor — GES. Per an agreement negotiated with Outdoor Retailer, GES is cutting costs on basic services including labor for booth set up, sele

Thule Hires Two New Sales Agencies

Thule Inc. announces the hiring of Earley & Associates of Watkinsville, GA, to Thule's sales force in the Southeast. In other Thule rep group news Tri-Marketing Group, of Plano, TX, has added Marc Fuentes and Scott Robertson to their agency. Both a

Mossimo Swings Into the Red for Q3

Mossimo third quarter 2004 net revenues were $4.9 million compared to $4.2 million for the same period last year. The Company reported a third quarter net loss of ($125,000) compared to net earnings of $630,000 for the same period last year, and diluted l

Apogée Skiwear now in USA

Apogée Skiwear, a Canadian active outdoor apparel manufacturer based in Quebec City, has established a USA Sales and Marketing presence. Apogée USA will be directed by Barry Levinson and will handle all sales efforts in the USA. Apogée is currently develo

Royal Precision Inks Deal with Lamkin Grips

Royal Precision has inked a new partnership with Lamkin Grips of San Diego. Royal Grip and Lamkin Grip co-branded products have enjoyed tremendous success in Asia. As a part of the new agreement, Royal Precision receives exclusive distribution rights to