Big 5 Sporting Goods saw rising distribution costs impact gross margins for the first quarter ended April 3, but was able to muster net income growth for the period that outpaced sales growth by a 2-to-1 margin. The retailer said they were “off to a good
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Saucony Loses More Momentum; Tries to Balance Price and Performance…
The pendulum is swinging back the other way again at Saucony, Inc. as the mall business that fueled growth over the last couple of years now dries up and the company again refocuses its efforts in running specialty where they have been, at best, stagnant
Collegiate Pacific Fiscal Q3 Net Declines on Higher Interest Expense…
Collegiate Pacific reported that sales for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31 grew 142% to $27.0 million, compared to $11.1 million in the year-ago period. Most of the gain came from the acquisitions made since fiscal Q3 last year. Gross margin dec
Lafuma and Oxbow Confirm Takeover Discussions…
With several rumors circulating, The Lafuma Group made an announcement putting much speculation to rest. Lafuma and Oxbow, the French Surf and Snowboard Company, are in takeover discussions. Shares for both groups have been suspended from trading until an
LWCF Receives Zero Funding in House…
The House of Representatives zeroed-out their version of the State Side Land and Water Conservation Fund in spite of some very productive meetings on Capital Hill during OIA’s annual Capital Summit. While it is a very disappointing development for many i
QBP Recalls Dimension 130º Stems…
Quality Bicycle Products and the CPSC have recalled all Dimension-brand road and mountain thread-less bicycle stems with a 130 degree rise. The stems are black or silver and have the word “Dimension” painted on the extension. About 18,000 of the stems wer
MSR Recalls SuperFuel…
Cascade Designs recently conducted an investigation into possible defects in MSR SuperFuel cans and concluded that the batch of SuperFuel from Lot #502-167 contains an undetermined number of defective cans that may leak fuel from either a defective seam o
Health Magazine and SGMA Seek Fitness’ Best
For the second year, Health magazine and SGMA International will honor the newest and brightest fitness products with Health magazine's Best of Fitness Awards.
Health magazine and SGMA have developed a panel of top exercise physiology, fitness, and
Saucony’s Grid Tangent Awarded ‘Editor’s Choice’
Saucony, Inc. announced that the Grid Tangent has been awarded “Editor’s Choice” by Runner’s World in the magazine’s Summer 2005 Shoe Buyer’s Guide (June 2005 issue). The Grid Tangent, part of Saucony’s new Fall 2005 offerings, builds upon an already awar
Brunswick Enters Five-Year Credit Facility
Brunswick Corporation announced that it has entered into a new five-year $650 million revolving credit facility agreement, which replaces a $350 million facility that was due to expire in November…
There’s Only One Swiss Army Brand Now
Victorinox has acquired its smaller competitor, Wenger SA. Although integrated in the Victorinox Group, Wenger will operate as an independent entity at its existing facility in Delémont in the Canton of Jura. Victorinox had sales of 169 million Swiss fra
Product Manager, Footwear, Latin America — Converse
The Converse brand boasts a 95-year heritage as America’s Original Sports Brand. Backed by the leader in the industry and led by experienced management with a proven track record, Converse Inc. fosters a team atmosphere of talented professionals f
Marketing Promotions Associate, Team Sports — New Balance
NEW BALANCE has grown from a small, New England-based manufacturer of athletic shoes to a major force in the global athletic footwear and apparel marketplace. Our phenomenal growth is the direct result of impressive
contributions by our talented te
Dillard’s Comps Fall 6% in April
Dillard's sales for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005 were $514.0 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended May 1, 2004 of $542.4 million. Total sales declined 5% for the four-week period. Sales in comparable stores declined 6% for the fou
Everlast Posts Q1 Net Loss; Net Revenues Up 23%
Everlast Worldwide Inc. reported net revenues for its continuing operations of increased 23% to $12.2 million for its fiscal 2005 first quarter ended March 31, 2005, compared with net revenues of $9.9 million in the prior year period. Net sales from cont
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