Cabela’s Looks to Montreal for First Non-US Store…

Cabela's Inc. is working to bring a retail store to Montreal, Quebec, and the surrounding region. Although planning and discussions are in early stages, Cabela's expects to open the Montreal retail showroom as early as late fall 2007 or spring

LaCrosse Steps Up China Presence with Sourcing Office…

LaCrosse Footwear opened its first sourcing office in Zhong Shan, China, in the heart of the Pearl River Delta manufacturing district. The new China location offers a number of key benefits including: reducing LaCrosse's product development timelines

Sportsman’s Guide Continues to Exceed Estimates…

The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. expects to report consolidated net sales of approximately $285 million and diluted earnings per share in the range of $1.37 to $1.38 for the year ended December 31, 2005, compared with total year 2004 results of $232.5 mil

Lafuma Continues N.A. Growth; Builds War Chest…

The Lafuma Group reported a considerable increase in sales during the company’s fiscal first quarter, mainly due to the recent acquisition of OxBow. Including OxBow, total group sales increased 27.0% to €46.6 million ($55.9 mm) compared to €36.7 million (

TSA Goes Private in $1.3 Billion Deal…

If all boats rise and fall with the actions of a particular company, then The Sports Authority created a tsunami on Wall Street last week for the sporting goods retail market, which grew at roughly three times the rate of the overall S&P 500. TSA shares

OIA Develops Fair Labor Code; Announces First Annual Awards

Outdoor Industry Association has adopted a supplier code of conduct as developed by the organization’s Fair Labor Working Group. In addition, OIA released a Fair Labor Toolkit at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The Fair Labor Toolkit presents a code of co

Sugoi Names New President…

Stan Mavis has been named president of Sugoi Performance Apparel, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cannondale Bicycle Company. Mavis co-founded Pearl Izumi in the USA and held the titles of president and chairman for 12 years while growing that business to it

And 1 Partners with High Life Apparel

AND 1 has entered into a long-term apparel licensing agreement with High Life Apparel LLC. AND 1 apparel produced by High Life will be available at retail in late 2006. New York based High Life Apparel is a premiere global manufacturer, merchandiser and m

Brunswick Sees Acquisitions Help 13% Full Year Sales Gain

For the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2005, Brunswick Corp. reported that net sales increased 12% to $1,489.5 million, up from $1,333.8 million a year earlier. Net earnings rose to $88.3 million, or 90 cents per diluted share, up from $58.8 million, or 59 cents

LaCrosse Opens First Sourcing Office in China

LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. opened its first sourcing office. Located in Zhong Shan, China, the office is in the heart of the Pearl River Delta manufacturing district. The new location offers a number of key benefits including: reducing LaCrosse's produc

Gander Gets Class Action Dismissal…

The U.S. District Court in Minnesota has dismissed in its entirety and with prejudice the consolidated securities class action complaint filed against Gander Mountain Company and certain of its officers and directors. Plaintiffs have 30 days from the date