The Stride Rite Corporation had to rely on a double-digit gain in their Children’s Retail stores and a 3.0% increase in the Sperry Top-Sider business for good news in the fiscal first quarter ended February 28. Total sales for the company were down 10.5%
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Forzani Enters the Gray Market World; Q4 Retail Sales Show Continued Weakness …
Forzani’s fiscal year-end report surprised more than one sporting goods market analyst this week when the company announced that it had acquired the Gen-X name and opportunity business. Just the day before, Huffy had announced that it had sold the entity
Bob Goes Direct in Canada
BOB Trailers, Inc. will begin shipping their bicycle cargo trailer and Sport Utility Stroller products from a new Kamloops, British Columbia warehouse starting April 10, 2004. Utilizing the services of a third party warehouse, NRI Distribution, Inc., BOB
The Hockey Company Signs Partnership Deal with American Hockey League
The American Hockey League and The Hockey Company today announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership that will serve as the foundation for the AHL's marketing, licensing and on-ice branding strategies for years to come. The agreement was
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation Adds Members to Board
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation announced Thursday the addition of seven new members to its Board of Trustees. The new Trustees are John Bloomberg, Craig T. Brown, Kenneth Gart, Bing Gordon, Scot Jarvis, Dennis Keller and Daniel E. Waters. This
Superfeet Partners with The Penguin
Superfeet recently partnered with John “The Penguin” Bingham, runner, author and inspiration for runners of all levels…
Clif Bar CEO Wins Green Cross Millennium Award
Clif Bar Inc. Owner and CEO Gary Erickson is Global Green USA's recipient of the 2004 Green Cross Millennium Award for Corporate Environmental Leadership, recognizing his company's efforts to use renewable energy, eco-friendly packaging and orga
Bikes Belong Executive Director Retires
Richard Olken, Executive Director of the Bikes Belong Coalition for the past five years, officially announced his retirement from the organization. Olken will work closely with the Coalition to assure continuity in its current programs during the search f
Klaus Obermeyer to Present at the International Congress on Skiing and Science
This week researchers, doctors, scientists, and coaches from around the world will convene in Aspen for the 3rd International Congress on Skiing and Science. Klaus Obermeyer, who has made numerous developments that improve the comfort of skiers over the p
Black Diamond Sponsors AMGA Scholarship
Black Diamond Equipment has increased its support of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), and will now offer an annual scholarship for guides wishing to take an AMGA course or exam…
Five Ten Hires John Connelly as International Sales Manager
Five Ten announced that John Connelly has joined Five Ten as international sales manager. Connelly is a long-time shoe-guru, with an impeccable industry pedigree. For the past 20 years, Connelly has specialized in sales, marketing and category development
Cutter and Buck Named PeerNet Vendor of the Year
Cutter & Buck Inc. has been named as The PeerNet Group 2003 Vendor of the Year. The PeerNet Group is an alliance of leading promotional products and marketing companies with locations across the United States.
Cadence Performance Cycling Centers Opens First Location In Philly
Cadence Performance Cycling Centers, home to the nation's first expansion of the renowned Carmichael Training Systems, will open its first Center in April at 4323 Main St. in Manayunk, not far from cycle racing's legendary Manayunk Wall…
Cabela’s Files for IPO to Fuel Retail Store Growth
Cabela's Incorporated has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of its common stock. The company hopes to raise $230 million inthe offering to pay down debt, expand the number
Vail Gives Away Lodging to Vets
Returning troops who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are being treated to some R&R by Vail Resorts with “Operation Freedom Lodging.” Between April 1 and December 16, Vail Resorts is offering 1,000 complimentary room nights to these service men and wom
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