Rossignol’s fiscal second quarter and first half showed a marked improvement, but requests to delay shipments and exchange rates again pulled sales down. The delayed shipments are having a “positive effect” on second half sales, and the company is maintai
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Occupational Market Pushes LaCrosse Sales Up…
LaCrosse Footwear recovered from a flat second quarter and posted a 15.4% increase in third quarter net sales to $34.5 million compared to $29.9 million in the third quarter of 2003. The company said it has benefited from the occupational market's ye
October Retail Sales Benefit from Hurricane Rebuilding and Loss Replacement…
It looks like the Hurricanes that were blamed for much of the retail sales weakness in September added to the fortunes of a number of retailers in October as people spent heavily to rebuild homes and replace lost items…
The Stingray Attracts IBD’s to Schwinn Again…
Dorel Inc., the parent company to Pacific Cycles, reported its strongest quarter ever in Q3, due in large part to contributions from the Schwinn brand and their new Stingray model. According to a recent interview BOSS conducted with Mo Moorman, Pacific’s
adidas-Salomon Sees Healthy Q3; Salomon Mixed…
adidas-Salomon saw fairly balanced sales increases across all three divisions in the third quarter, but a slowdown in brand adidas order backlog in Europe is offsetting excitement over renewed energy in North America. Total third quarter net sales grew 5
The Industry Gets Behind Green Steps…
Two weeks ago, VNU and Outdoor Retailer announced a new program designed to highlight the various environmental initiatives of the outdoor industry. The program offers different advertising opportunities and calls out companies that are taking active step
Marmot Reps Assume Dana Duties…
Last week, BOSS reported that Dana Design will be relocating from K2 headquarters on Vashon Island, WA to Marmot headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA. Apparently the move was already well under way; BOSS caught up with Marmot’s marketing manager, John Cooley, w
Rossignol Slowed by Asia Weakness…
Rossignol’s fiscal second quarter and first half showed a marked improvement, but requests to delay shipments and exchange rates again pulled sales down. The delayed shipments are having a “positive effect” on second half sales, and the company is mainta
Sport Chalet Posts Strong Fiscal Q2; Will Enter Arizona Market…
Sport Chalet, Inc., the Southern California retailer that has been rapidly expanding into Northern California and the Las Vegas area, is now eyeing Arizona as the new frontier for growth with an initial opening of four locations in the Phoenix area in fis
Exel Sees Strong Q3 and Opens U.S. Subsidiary…
Exel reported nine month year-to-date sales and earnings results and, at the same time announced the opening of a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary based in Georgia, VT. The new operation will support Exel's existing cross-country ski business and serve a
Sporting Goods Hall of Fame Elects Five New Inductees…
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee has elected five new Hall of Famers to be inducted during the 41st Annual NSGA Management Conference & 7th Annual Team Dealer Summit in May 2005. This year’s class includes Roger Atkin, formerly of NFL P
B.O.S.S. Has an Eye On… TelemarkSki.com
Four years ago Mike Martin became the third owner of the Alpineer, a venerable ski and outdoor retail store specializing in telemark skiing based in Crested Butte, CO which has been in business since 1969. When Martin took over the store was well respecte
Five Ten Inks Deal with Alta Group
Five Ten has hired Seattle, WA-based Alta Group Inc. as its Northwestern sales repping force. The group is led by Dave Haavik, an outdoor industry veteran since '83, when he started working at the Swallows Nest in Seattle. The Alta Group, in addition
Nordica USA Taps Schiller for Colorado Colorado Subaru Nordica Service Team
Nordica USA has hired Matt Schiller as the Colorado Subaru Nordica Service Team member. Effective immediately, Matt will join an existing seven Subaru Nordica Service Team members servicing Nordica accounts and Nordica products across the country. He will
Cannondale Recalls Quick Release Bags
Cannondale, in cooperation with the CPSC, has issued a recall of roughly 2,600 quick-release handlebar bags. The company found that it is possible for the ‘Crossroads’ and ‘Perimeter’ handlebar bags to fall off while being ridden causing the rider to cras
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