Exel Sports finished 2005 with a slower fourth quarter than anticipated, while investments in emerging Nordic Walking markets are still waiting on a return. Total company net sales for the fourth quarter increased 10.6% to €21.9 million ($26.1 mm). The sp
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Sport Division Slows for Exel
Exel Sports finished 2005 with a slower fourth quarter than anticipated, while investments in emerging Nordic Walking markets are still waiting on a return. Total company net sales for the fourth quarter increased 10.6% to €21.9 million ($26.1 mm). The sp
SmartWool to Open New Boulder, Colo. Design Center
SmartWool has hired Anne Wiper as their new VP and General Merchandising Manager. Ms. Wiper was formerly the Footwear Merchandise Director for Pearl iZUMi, and a Vice President at Salomon where she managed the Salomon Design Center in Boulder, Colo. Her e
Thule Looks to Double Sales in 2006…
Thule issued its annual report and laid out some aggressive strategies for worldwide growth during the coming two years. Company CEO, Anders Pettersson, has implemented a “3-6-9” growth strategy. Essentially, now that Thule has reached the SEK 3 billion (
March Retail Results Shows Continued Promise in
The reality of a shifting holiday calendar reared its ugly head again in March as the broader retail market saw comp store sales stagnant at the end of the month. The shift of the Easter holiday deeper into April this year robbed
retailers of the opportun
Bratton Joins SportsOneSource Team…
The SportsOneSource Group has expanded its senior
management team with the addition of Bill Bratton as
vice president of business development and will oversee
all product and advertising sales, business development,
and strategic partnership opportunities
Softgoods Sector Leads the Way in Fourth Quarter…
While acquisitions still played a role in outdoor industry vendors’ fourth quarter results, the deal market has clearly slowed down compared to its frenetic pace last year. Even though there were not as many deals closed
during 2005, the size of many of t
Collective Licensing Signs Japan and Taiwan Deals
On the heels of an aggressive expansion year, Collective Licensing International, LLC has entered into new international licensing agreements for its Airwalk brand in Taiwan, and its Vision Street Wear brand in Japan. Hanray Industrial has renewed its lic
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Muller Partners With Controlling the Game President
Jorge Medina founder, president, and CEO of Controlling the Game Athletics has partnered with Roberto Muller and the Muller Group. Mr. Muller most notably achieved success as President of Reebok International Ltd. During his tenure, Muller was instrumenta
Pacific Sunwear Opens First One Thousand Steps Stores
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. opened its first three One Thousand Steps stores. The company's new specialty footwear and accessories concept makes its initial debut at the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside, California; Los Cerritos Center in Cerri
Toray Retains Backbone Media for PR
Toray Industries, Inc., manufacturer of synthetic fabrics with over $10 billion in annual sales, has retained Backbone Media of Carbondale, Colo. to manage the company’s public relations and product placement initiatives for technical apparel. Backbone Me
Recall: LandRoller Roller Skate
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with LandRoller Inc., announced a voluntary recall of about 1,400 pairs LandRoller “Terra 9” Roller Skates. The wheels on these roller skates can detach and the brakes can fail. Either one of the
Intrawest Names Wasilov as President and COO
Intrawest Corporation appointed Alex Wasilov as president and chief operating officer. Mr. Wasilov will lead the operating divisions of Placemaking; Mountain Resorts; Lodging, Golf and Spa; Adventure and Active Travel; and Corporate Development and will r
Ross Stores March Comps Increase 4%
Ross Stores, Inc. generated sales of $513 million for the month of March, a 13% increase above the $456 million in sales for the five weeks ended April 2, 2005. Comparable store sales for the month rose 4% over the prior year…
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