According to the most recent NSGA Cost of Doing Business Survey, which is published every two years by the National Sporting Goods Association, Full-Line Sporting Goods appear to be making far more progress on the bottom line than their counterparts in th
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Teresa Hartford
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New Keen Management Lands in Portland…
Keen Footwear took the industry by storm at its first Outdoor Retailer show just two years ago, with retailers (and the competition) crowding the aisles to get a look at the company’s cornerstone product, now known as the Yogui. Keen quickly established
Lotto 2005 Sales Flat; 2006 Trending Positive
Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. 2005 revenues were flat at €257 million ($320.0 mm) in spite of the recession in the Italian market which has curbed growth of the brand. Europe is still the dominant region for the brand, with €172.2 million ($214.4 mm) or 67% o
Crocs Settles Patent Infringement Suit with Acme EX-IM…
Crocs, Inc. and Acme EX-IM, Inc. have agreed to settle a lawsuit pending in the United States District of Colorado alleging that Acme EX-IM infringed Crocs' U.S. Patents (Nos. 6,993,858 B2 and D517,789), and its trade dress; and to terminate an admin
RECALL: Scubapro X650 Second Stage Regulators
Johnson Outdoor’s Scubapro is recalling about 670 X650 Second Stage Regulators. A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. If this occurs,
Lafuma Earnings Jump on Smooth Integration…
Lafuma reported strong first half sales gains due to a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. Total company sales increased 34.6% to €116.5 million ($139.3 mm) compared to €86.6 million ($112.9 mm). In addition, the company’s backlog increased 8%
More Skiers and Higher Prices Boosts Vail Resorts Q3…
Vail Resorts, Inc. finished up their 2005/2006 winter season well ahead of last year and was able to beat internal and street estimates for both top and bottom line results. Mountain revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 was $294.8 million, a 14.8%
Crocs Settles with Acme EX-IM Over Patent Infringement
Crocs, Inc. and Acme EX-IM, Inc. have agreed to settle a lawsuit pending in the United States District for the District of Colorado alleging that Acme EX-IM infringed Crocs' U.S. Patents (Nos. 6,993,858 B2 and D517,789), and its trade dress; and an a
Wilson Named Official Baseball Supplier of Perfect Game Series
Wilson Sporting Goods, Co was selected as the Official Baseball of the Perfect Game Baseball Championship Series. The organization helps top high school baseball athletes gain valuable exposure among college and professional scouts. The alliance combines
Quiksilver Inaugurates Park City Mountain Center
Quiksilver, Inc. has opened its new Mountain Center in Park City, Utah. The facility will house the North American headquarters for the Quiksilver stable of winter sports brands which includes the recently acquired Rossignol, as well as various functions
U.S. Soccer Launches International Relations Program
On the eve of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, U.S. Soccer plans to launch a unique International Relations Program to help strengthen the organization’s ties within the worldwide soccer community. The announcement came in the presence of FIFA President Sepp Blat
NSGA: Retail Sales to Grow 3% in 2006
According to the NSGA, retail sales of sporting goods, which reached a record $51.3 billion in 2005, are expected to grow 3% in 2006. For 2006, sales of athletic and sports equipment, shoes and clothing are forecast to reach $53.0 billion. In 2005, athlet
ASR Adds to Sales Force
After a decade on the ASR show floor as a member of the action sports industry, first as part of the media, then as an exhibitor, Malia Murray is now key to putting on the show itself. Starting the week of June 12th, Murray will join Dan Moylan on the ASR
SIMA Announces Waterman’s Weekend Beneficiaries
The SIMA Environmental Fund named 13 environmental organizations as beneficiaries of the 2006 Waterman's Weekend. The grantees are: Surfrider Foundation, Ocean Institute, WiLDCOAST, Heal the Bay, Orange County CoastKeeper, Surfing Education Associati
Fitness Quest Recalls Cross Trainers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,and Fitness Quest Inc. have recalled the Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer and Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer Pro Gliders. About 154,000 units are affected by the recall as the resistance pistons on the glider ca
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