Category: Outdoor

Shoe Pavilion Q3 Comp Sales Climb 7.8%

October 6, 2005 SGB Update

Shoe Pavilion, Inc. reported that comparable store net sales increased 7.8% for the third quarter ended October 1, 2005 from the same period last year. Net sales for the third quarter ended October 1, 2005 increased 20.1% to $24.8 million from $20.7 milli

Winterstick Hires Two New Reps

October 5, 2005 SGB Update

Winterstick hired two new sales reps to cover the Northeast and Southern California regions. Laury Aitolla will service the Southern California territory, where he currently represents Helly-Hansen, Hestra, Icer, Joystick, Leedom, Line skis, and the Teto

NRF: Port Congestion Low Across Nation in October

October 5, 2005 SGB Update

Despite the recent plague of hurricanes, congestion levels are low and cargo is flowing smoothly at the nation’s major retail container ports as merchants move into the peak shipping cycle for the annual holiday sales season, according to the October Port

Nature Valley and Karhu Join Winter Trails Program

October 5, 2005 SGB Update

Nature Valley granola bars and Karhu are the newest sponsors for Winter Trails, a program that offers those new to snow sports an opportunity to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing free at nearly 100 locations throughout North America. Winter Trails

Zumiez Posts 26.8% September Sales Increase

October 5, 2005 SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. announced that net sales for the five-week period ended October 1, 2005 increased 26.8% to $19.5 million, from $15.4 million during the same period last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 10.1% for the month on top of a

West Marine Reports 3% Q3 Sales Increase

October 5, 2005 SGB Update

West Marine, Inc. reported a 3.0% increase in net sales for the thirteen weeks ended October 1, 2005 to $188.6 million, from net sales of $183.1 million a year ago. Comparable store sales for the quarter decreased 1.2%, compared to a comparable store sale

Luxottica Acquires China Eyewear Chain

October 4, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

The Luxottica Group will acquire Ming Long Optical, the largest premium optical chain in the province of Guangdong, China. As a result, the Group becomes the leading operator of premium optical stores in China, with a total of 278 locations in two of the

Pacific Sunwear Appoints Burden as COO

October 4, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced the appointment of Wendy E. Burden to the position of COO effective November 8, 2005. Ms. Burden will report to Seth Johnson, the company's CEO, and will be responsible for store operations, real estate a

Patagonia CEO Steps Down; Sheahan Takes Over

October 4, 2005 SGB Update

Lost Arrow Corporation, parent of outdoor apparel company Patagonia, Inc., announced that effective October 31st, 2005 Michael Crooke, President and CEO of Lost Arrow Corporation, will be stepping down after seven years of dedicated service. Lost Arrow’s

TimBuk2 Changes Ownership

October 4, 2005 SGB Update

A majority ownership of Timbuk2 Designs was acquired by private equity investors. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The equity investment is led by a new San Francisco private equity fund, VMG Equity Partners, and the Washington, D.C.-based fund, Capi

Liz Wilson Promoted to Key Accounts Director at SportHill

October 4, 2005 SGB Update

Jim Hill, President of SportHill, announced the
promotion of Liz Wilson to the newly created position, Director of National and International Key Accounts. Liz Wilson began her career at SportHill in the early 90s in the shipping department, progressing t

SIA Adds New Sales and Marketing Manager

October 4, 2005 SGB Update

SnowSports Industries America hired John “Reddy” Kennedy the Central Regional sales and marketing manager covering states and provinces in the central United States and Canada. Reddy will help expand sales of SIA’s products as well as service the needs of

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