Outdoor Industry Association released its retail sales top-line report for May 2008 last week, indicating a strengthening market for outdoor products even as the economy weakens amid higher gasoline prices, a tougher job market and the lowest consumer con
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Kayak Importers Tighten Belts, Struggle with Pricing
Some kayak importers were scrambling more than usual to nail down prices and pre-season offers for the Outdoor Retailer show last week courtesy of a weak dollar and rising shipping costs. And there was not much consensus on how much prices will rise…
OIA and SIA Herald Tariff Relief Initiatives
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) heralded the introduction of the Recreational Performance Outerwear Act of 2008 (H.R. 6483) on July 15, the first ever trade legislation specifically for outdoor performance apparel manufacturers…
Warren Light Craft Moves to Retail Channel to Sell Boats
Warren Light Craft, which has won awards for the design of its curvaceous Little Wing composite kayaks, is seeking dealers. The Massachusetts company made a splash in 2006 when its flashy and extremely light-weight carbon composite boat won a gold medal a
Retail Landscape Shifts Since Last General Election
Change was again the name of the game over the past few years both in politics and across the sporting goods retail landscape. While U.S. presidential candidates argue over who represents the most change or the right kind of change, the sporting goods mar
Drivers Average Selling Prices Drop
The $250-plus price points we saw in drivers with the introductions of the Callaway FT-I, Nike Sumo Sasquatch SQ and similar products appear to be a thing of the past, or at least of last season…
Adams Golf Anticipates 6% to 10% Q2 Sales Growth
Adams Golf reported that it expects growth for the second quarter. Though not divulging any specifics on that growth, the company said net sales should increase between 6% and 10% from the $30.4 million it recorded in the second quarter of 2007 to a range
Skechers Disputes Crocs Lawsuit
Crocs Inc. sued Skechers USA Inc., accusing it of selling knockoffs of its patented designs. But Skechers responded in a statement categorically denying all allegations, and called the lawsuit “nothing more than a never-ending attempt by Crocs to monopoli
Shoe Pavilion Files for Bankruptcy
On July 15, Shoe Pavilion, Inc. voluntarily filed for bankruptcy protection. According to its court filing at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California-San Fernando Valley Division, the Sherman Oaks, CA-based off-price retailer had
Play it Again Parent Posts Q2 Gains
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income for the quarter ended June 28 jumped 116%, to $930,500, or 17 cents a share, from $430,500, or 8 cents, a year ago. Revenues grew to $8.7 million from $7.6 million…
Columbia Signs Lease for Chicago Store
Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a lease with Grosvenor for a new Columbia branded store at 830 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Columbia's plan to open a store along the Magnificent Mile next year is part of the company's strategy to elevat
Columbia Signs Lease for Chicago Store
Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a lease with Grosvenor for a new Columbia branded store at 830 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Columbia's plan to open a store along the Magnificent Mile next year is part of the company's strategy to elevat
LaCrosse Footwear Posts Solid Q2 Despite Outdoor Weakness
Outdoor sales dipped 11% at LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. in the second quarter and are down 13.5% for the year, the company said Monday. However, strong military sales, along with a 32% increase in the work boot market, propelled net income and consolidated n
European Outdoor Industry Forecasts 2.5% Growth
Sales by outdoor retailers will grow 2.5% to €5.82 billion in Europe this year, according to estimates released Thursday at a press conference marking the opening of the OutDoor trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany…
Carl Zeiss Optical Announces Hires
Carl Zeiss Optical, Inc. has created the positions of Eastern and Western regional sales team leader to increase sales coverage and regional focus…
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