The Jersey Paddler, host of Paddlesport 2006, the East Coast’s largest kayak, canoe and outdoor consumer expo held March 24-26, 2006, is proud to announce that this year’s show posted record attendance and sales. Attendance increased by over 9% in compari
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Keen Renews Partnership with Conservation Alliance
The Conservation Alliance and Keen Footwear announced the second year of a partnership that will help the Alliance increase outdoor industry support for protecting wildlands and rivers throughout North America. Keen has committed to contribute $200,000 to
Easton-Bell Sports Swings to Profit for 2005
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported that net sales for 2005 increased 129% to $379.9 million, as compared to $165.9 million for 2004. Approximately $200.6 million of the increase was a result of including Bell Sports for a full year versus a three-month per
Mossimo Doubles Q4 Revenues; Earnings Take a Dive
Mossimo, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2005 total net revenues increased to $6.5 million compared to $3.2 million for the same period last year. MOSS reported net earnings of $15,000 for Q4 compared to net earnings of $629,000 for the same period last year
Columbia Wins Pacific Trail Auction with $20.4 Million Bid
Columbia Sportswear Company will acquire the Pacific Trail group of brands. The transaction is expected to close on March 30, 2006. The acquisition is the result of the March 29, 2006 auction in bankruptcy court of specified assets of Pacific Trail, Inc.
Stride Rite Q1 Sales Climb 22%; Acquisition Charge Keeps Earning Flat
The Stride Rite Corporation first quarter fiscal 2006 sales were $183.4 million, an increase of 22% compared to the same period in the prior year. Net income for the first quarter totaled $8.3 million or 22 cents per diluted share, compared to the net inc
West Marine Fourth Quarter Loss Widens
West Marine, Inc. operating results for the fourth quarter and full year 2005 were further reduced, compared to previously-released preliminary results, by an additional $6.6 million pre-tax, non-cash impairment charge related to internal software costs n
G-III Inks Men’s Apparel Deal with Wal-Mart
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. has expanded its relationship with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. with a new young men's branded sportswear line, Exsto, which Wal-Mart recently acquired from G-III Apparel. The Exsto brand is aimed at price-conscious, male consumers
Brown Shoe Makes Three Executive Appointments
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. President Diane M. Sullivan added Chief Operating Officer to her responsibilities; Andrew M. Rosen has been promoted to Executive Vice President and continues as Chief Financial Officer, and Michael I. Oberlander has been promoted
Ryders Recognized for Ad Campaign
Ryders Eyewear was recently recognized by Canada’s Strategy Magazine, one of the country’s top marketing magazines, for their new “Ride for Real” marketing campaign…
G.I. JOE’S On-Track to Surpass $235 Million in Sales
G.I. Joe’s enters its 55th year with ongoing double-digit sales increases projected to continue through 2007. Sales for 2006 are on track to pass $235 million. The company celebrates its 54th Anniversary on April 2, 2006. The Anniversary comes on the heel
True Temper Q4 Sales Jump 27.4%
True Temper Sports, Inc. saw net sales for the fourth quarter increase 27.4% to $27.4 million from the $21.5 million recorded during the fourth quarter of 2004. Net sales for the full year 2005 increased 19.5%, to $117.6 million from $98.4 million in 2004
Merrick Launches Board Line with Global Surf
Al Merrick will launch a second surfboard line – “Anacapa” starting summer of 2006. The “Anacapa” line consists of four performance designs; two small wave shapes, one all around shortboard, and one hybrid. All boards were designed by Al Merrick and the r
Head/Penn Sponsor ATP
HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports will sponsor the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) as the “Official Tennis Racquet and Tennis Bag” of the organization. This sponsorship is in addition to Penn’s existing sponsorship as the Official Tennis Ball of the ATP,
Shimberg Hired as LaSportiva NE Tech Rep
La Sportiva hired Jim Shimberg as their new Northeast Tech Rep. In this newly-created position, Jim will provide dedicated event and dealer support for the Northeast. He will be traveling the region to facilitate in-store clinics as well as attend and sup
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