Since 1970, the percentage of U.S. children who bike or walk to school has plummeted. During this time, childhood obesity has tripled, and sedentary lifestyles are widely recognized as a major contributing factor. Safe Routes to School is a logical soluti
Category: Footwear
Everlast Sees Record Third Quarter Revenues on 13% Increase
Everlast Worldwide Inc. reported record net revenues from continuing operations of $12.6 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005, which was a 13% increase from $11.1 million during the same period last year. The increase in net revenues was
Exel’s Profits Hampered by Investment in Nordic Walking
The Exel Group's net sales rose to €69.3 million for the first nine months, up 8.2% on the previous year’s €64.1 million. Net sales were up 9.8% to €22.4 million, compared to €20.4 million in the third quarter. Operating profit for the first nine mon
Phoenix Footwear Income Falls on 47% Sales Increase
Phoenix Footwear Group net sales for the third quarter ended October 1, 2005 increased 47.9% to $34.3 million compared to $23.2 million for the third quarter of 2004. The Company reported flat organic growth, as the increase in the Royal Robbins' bra
Warnaco Sees Swimwear Help Slight Sales Gain
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported net revenues increased to $327.7 million for the third quarter, from $324.4 million last year. Swimwear group revenues outpaced the prior year period and offset slight revenue declines in the Sportswear Group and Intimate
Liz Claiborne Acquires prAna for $34 Million
In a move to draw upon the resources and reach of an established global partner, prAna has joined forces with Liz Claiborne Inc. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, prAna co-owners Beaver and Pam Theodosakis and Demian Kloer will remain at the
Phoenix Footwear Q3 EPS Halved on Flat Organic Growth
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported that net sales for the third quarter ended October 1 increased 47.9% to
$34.3 million compared to $23.2 million for the third quarter of 2004. The strong top-line growth was primarily attributable to $11.7 million, o
Conservation Alliance Lobbies DC to Stop ANWR Drilling Plan
The Conservation Alliance has organized a group of outdoor business leaders to travel to Washington DC to urge
Congressional representatives to protect Alaska¹s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from proposed oil drilling. Representatives from Montrail, Pat
Nautilus Sees Pearl Izumi Acquisition Help Boost Sales 33%
Nautilus, Inc. announced net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2005, were $163.3 million compared to $123.2 million for the corresponding period last year, up 33%. Net income for the quarter was $8.3 million, or 24 cents per diluted share, up
Thai Police Make 2 Arrests; Capture $100,000 in Counterfeit Golf Clubs
Callaway Golf Company confirmed that a recent police raid in Bangkok, Thailand, resulted in two arrests and the seizure of approximately $100,000 worth of counterfeit golf clubs and accessories. Acting on a complaint filed by attorneys representing Callaw
OIA Introduces Two New Industry Awards
Outdoor Industry Association introduced two Industry Awards. The Outdoor Industry Innovator Award recognizes leaders that have pioneered business initiatives to ensure the health and success of the industry, and the Outdoor Ambassador award honors a busi
BOB Relocates to Boise
BOB Trailers plans to relocate the entire business operation to Boise, Idaho in January 2006. BOB was incorporated in San Luis Obispo, CA on July 25, 1994, and all domestic and international operations have been conducted from San Luis Obispo since…
JD Sports Acquires All:Sports for £18 million
The John David Group acquired the trade and most of the assets of Allsports Limited and its subsidiaries from its Administrator for a total consideration, including estimated fees, of approximately £18 million ($31.9 mm) in cash. The consideration is to b
Nevada Bob’s Sells Certain U.S. Assets to Golfer’s Warehouse
Nevada Bob's International's wholly-owned subsidiary, Nevada Bob's Franchising Inc. entered into an asset purchase agreement with Golfers' Warehouse. The deal provides for the sale of certain of the NBFI assets used in the operation of
Alpinist Hosts Second Annual Barry Corbet Film Festival
Alpinist Magazine announced the dates and lineup for the Second Annual Barry Corbet Film Festival, a unique mountain gathering that honors Jackson Hole mountaineering legend Barry Corbet. In March 2005, Alpinist celebrated Corbet’s athletic and artistic