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sia.05 Show Sees More Energy on the Ski Floor…

January 31, 2005 SGB Update

“There was a certain buzz,” “Better than last year,” and “It’s been a great show,” were just a few of the comments BOSS picked up during the annual SIA.05 show. There was little doubt that the snowboard companies are still “bringing energy” to the show, b

Columbia Shakes Off Q4 Outerwear Cancels to Post Solid Quarter Performance…

January 31, 2005 SGB Update

Columbia Sportswear was the unfortunate recipient of a fair chunk of the downside from the unseasonably warm weather across the U.S. in the fourth quarter. Word on the street had a number of companies that provide outerwear to the chain sporting goods an

adidas-Salomon Q4 Profit Slides 27% on 5.9% Sales Gain…

January 31, 2005 SGB Update

Based on preliminary figures, adidas-Salomon sales in 2004 increased 3.4% to €6.48 billion ($8.06 bn) from €6.27 billion ($7.10 bn), a 7% improvement in currency-neutral terms. Net income for the Group in 2004 increased by 20.8% to a record €314 million

Phoenix Misses Guidance; Tunney Exits…

January 31, 2005 SGB Update

In back-to-back press releases late last week, Phoenix Footwear announced that the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Greg Tunney is resigning, and announced they would not meet quarterly or annual guidance. These two blows sent PXG stock tu

Kellwood Halves Earnings Guidance…

January 31, 2005 SGB Update

Kellwood cut their Q4 and full-year guidance in half on weak sales in women’s sportswear and aggressive markdowns in reaction to a disappointing fall season. Net earnings in the fourth quarter are now expected to be $6.5 million, or 23 cents per diluted s

Booth Creek Posts Solid Q4…

January 31, 2005 SGB Update

Booth Creek Ski Holdings, the parent company to Norhtstar, Sierra at Tahoe, Waterville Valley, Mt. Cranmore, and Loon Mountain saw revenues decline and expenses increase during the company’s fiscal fourth quarter, which ended on October 29. The ski resort

OR Wraps Another Winter Market…

January 31, 2005 SGB Update

Outdoor Retailer closed another Winter market this afternoon after a revised calendar shifted the show to a Saturday through Tuesday format. While there was much discussion in the aisles about weaker traffic levels, it appeared to BOSS that the show had

REI 2004 Vendor Partnership Awards…

January 31, 2005 SGB Update

It was like winning an Academy Award for your first movie the first night of Winter Market as REI gave the nod to Keen Footwear as Vendor Partner of the Year for 2004, the brand's first full year working with the retailer. Cascade Designs picked up

SportsNewsSource Welcomes New Equity Partner

January 31, 2005 SGB Update

SportsNewsSource, LLC, publishers of The B.O.S.S. Report and Sports Executive Weekly, announced that Specialty Editor Kris Versteegen has been awarded an equity position in the company…

Ride’s Accessories for 05/06

January 30, 2005 SGB Update

For 05/06, Ride’s Accessories include the Arsenal Windproof and Poly Fleece lines, Sweat tops including an entirely new Track-Style Zip, 100% Cotton Tees, and comfy Caps and Beanies…

Ride’s 05/06 Boards

January 30, 2005 SGB Update

Winter 05/06 Boards feature vibration silencers and built-in damping materials to make the ride less harsh. Weight saving constructions with cores tapered to a fine point improve turning and bring energy back into the boards. All boards feature Ride’s Tun