Net sales at The Walking Company increased 19.5% for fiscal 2007 ending December 31, 2007 to $162.1 million $135.7 million last year. The company reported that $10.0 million of the increase related to an 8.1% increase in comparable store sales which incl
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Shoe Pavilion Switches to Net Loss for 2007
Shoe Pavilion reported in a filing with the SEC that net sales for fiscal 2007 increased 18.2% to $152.6 million from 2006 sales of $129.1 million. The sales growth is the result of increased sales of $7.6 million generated from 15 new stores opened in fi
Backcountry.com Enters Cycling Market
Online retailer Backcountry.com has succumbed to its inner self and begun selling high end bike gear and accessories from Shimano, Fox, Sidi, Giro, Oakley, Look, Castelli, Campagnolo, Mavic, Park, Pedros, Pearl Izumi and 60 other brands. The retailer, lau
Gregory Goes Independent With New Ownership
In a deal that may make evoke whines from some industry insiders, three Fortune 500 veterans bought Gregory Outdoor Products. The all-cash deal marks the first time the company has been independent since its founder, Wayne Gregory, sold the business 25 ye
Outdoor Industry Association Ramps up its DC Efforts
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is looking ahead to a new U.S. president and administration, and the opportunities they bring, by taking some big steps to expand its government affairs work in 2008…
Beefed up OIA Lobbying Staff Sets ’09 Priorities
When asked about the single biggest obstacle to Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) public policy agenda this year, Todd Keller responds without hesitation:
“The election”…
The Centennial Initiative aims to revitalize the National Park Service by 2016
The image of a national park ranger wearing a distinctive, flat-brimmed hat, and standing by ready to answer questions and protect the environment, is a quintessential American icon. With our society in a great period of change, do Americans still hold th
The Art of Tent Design Becomes More Refined and User-Friendly
According to Chris Hilliard, product manager at Mountain Hardwear, tent design begins with basic human desires. “In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, shelter is the number two need,” he says. “In the outdoors, shelter is vital to the success of what you are do
The Easy Life
Camping products offer all the comforts of home, wherever that may be…
ASICS America Announces New CEO
ASICS America Corporation has welcomed new CEO and chairman Nobuo Oda. Previously with ASICS Corporation in Kobe, Japan as a board member and general manager of the Sports Apparel Division, Oda took over his new duties April 1, 2008 at the U.S. headquarte
Fleet Feet Expands Management Team
Fleet Feet, Inc. has announced a corporate restructure and welcomed three new team members. The restructure plan, which facilitates the best use of resources to support franchises and manage current and future growth, involves refining the responsibilitie
Aetrex Names Eastern Regional Sale Manager
Aetrex Worldwide has hired Bruce Finestone as eastern regional sales manager. Finestone, who has more than 30 years of footwear sales experiene, will be responsible for building the brand and developing strategic, regional sales plans for Aetrex’s line of
Serving San Antonio’s Blooming Running Community
It all started with a simple consumer question: “What’s the difference between polyester and cotton T-shirts? I can buy one for $12 and the other costs me $36. Can you help me out?”
Amber Anthony and her business partner, Ashley Rosilier, owners of Run Ge
Racing Flats Remain a Vital Segment for Footwear Brands
Once only seen on the feet of the most elite-level athletes, racing shoes are becoming more visible deeper in the fields of many races. Claire Wood, footwear product line manager at Brooks says, “Ten years ago, only the front line would be wearing the rac
InGemie Honored by Snowsports Writers
The North American Snowsports Journalists Association has chosen long-time SnowSports Industries America (SIA) president David Ingemie as the winner of its Carson White-Golden Quill Award. The award, named after the group’s first president, honors an indi
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