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SIA: Chain Stores See Higher Selling Prices Drive Gains

January 12, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

According to the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Retail Audit for the August through November period, sales at chain stores were up 12.2% to $145.3 million in sales compared to $129.5 million in 2003. Unit sales were down 5.9% from last season. Chain

NPD Adds Shoe Chain Channel to Reporting

January 12, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

The NPD Group has added DSW, Rack Room and Shoe Pavilion to its footwear tracking point-of-sale service. NPD has also added a new shoe chain channel that helps clients get a clearer picture of the marketplace. NPD said having the new retailers on board h

Orange 21 Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option

January 12, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

Orange 21 Inc. announced that the underwriters of its initial public offering have exercised their over-allotment option to purchase from the company 520,000 shares of common stock at the public offering price of $8.75 per share. Roth Capital Partners, L

Sport Supply Group Gets Holiday Lift at Amazon

January 12, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

Sport Supply Group, Inc. reported a 47% increase in sales during the holiday season through its eSportsonline sales channel on Amazon.com’s Sports & Outdoors store. The company beleives that consumers responded to an eSportsonline-exclusive promotion on A

Team Sports Specialist (5) — New Balance

January 12, 2005 SGB Update

New Balance Atheltic Shoe Co. is seeking 5 Team Sports Specialists located in the Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, Central, and West Coast to drive the Team Sports business into new markets while achieving established market share objectives for High

Telemarkski.com Launches SkateSki.com

January 12, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

Telemarkski.com announced the launch of their new Skateski.com website to serve Nordic and Cross Country skiers. Coming on the heels of the recent launch of the Alpineer.com, a site that specializes in apparel and soft goods, Skateski.com focuses on cross

NRI Distribution Relocates and Expands

January 12, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

NRI has finalized terms on a new facility located in Mississauga, ON and will be moving from it's current Brampton address in March '05. NRI opened its first operation in Ontario in 1998 in a 9000 sqft building in Etobicoke. In response to its g

F3 Distribution Takes Over Karhu’s Canadian Sales

January 10, 2005 SGB Update

Trak Sports USA announced that Karhu has hired F3 Distribution to represent Karhu and its other brands in the Canadian market. After three decades of handling the business directly in Canada, Karhu has decided to refocus its efforts in Canada by hiring a

Big Agnes Brings in New Reps

January 10, 2005 SGB Update

Big Agnes announced the addition of two new representatives to its growing sales team. Jimmy and Jenny Peshek, of Summit Sports North, LLC, will represent Big Agnes in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Michigan’s

NSGA: Census Beureau Reports October Sporting Goods Sales Rose 9.3%

January 10, 2005 SGB Update

Among the vast amount of data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau is retail sales by month; within that data is an estimate of monthly sales in sporting goods stores. Because of differing methodologies, the data will not be identical with other estimates

ASICS America Pushes 2004 Sales Back Over $200 Million Mark

January 10, 2005 SGB Update

ASICS America Corporation announced this week a strong finish to 2004. With a record performance in 2004, ASICS surpassed the $200 million mark finishing off the year with $223.8 million in sales, an increase of 12.5% over 2003. Footwear sales continue

REI is One of Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’

January 10, 2005 SGB Update

For the eighth consecutive year, Recreational Equipment, Inc. has been named as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE magazine. The outdoor retailer known for its quality gear, staff expertise and commitment to environmental stewardship r

The Access Fund Calls for Unity in Largest Potential Climbing Closure in American History

January 10, 2005 SGB Update

In Response to Rumors circulatiing, The Access Fund stated, “Despite all the rumors and uninformed declarations being circulated that there is little chance of saving Oak Flat, AZ, a popular climbing area outside of Phoenix and home to the Phoenix Boulder

Customer Service Rep — Liquidlogic

January 10, 2005 SGB Update

Liquidlogic is seeking a highly motivated person for a customer service/sales position in the Flat Rock, NC office. The position will require the person to be a motivated self starter with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, excellent communicati

Backcountry Base Camp Sees More Success…

January 10, 2005 SGB Update

Outdoor Retailer is returning to the Brighton backcountry for the second annual Backcountry Base Camp, and the event should be even more successful than last year. According to OR, there are currently over 50 brands registered to exhibit at the BBC compar