Category: Outdoor

ASICS First Half Sales Up 9.5%; Increases Market Share

July 22, 2004 SGB Update

ASICS America Corporation reported that sales for the first half of 2004 were $111.1 million, an increase of 9.5% over 2003. The company continues its focus on running, the largest segment of the athletic footwear industry, showing footwear sales increasi

Skechers Posts Q2 Profits; Beats Analysts’ Estimates

July 22, 2004 SGB Update

Skechers USA, Inc. reported that net sales for the second quarter of 2004 rose 2.4% to $234.7 million compared to $229.3 million in the second quarter of 2003. Net earnings for the quarter were $8.3 million, or 21 cents per diluted share, versus a net los

Dick’s SG Re-Affirms Second Quarter Outlook

July 22, 2004 SGB Update

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. has reacted to a number of negative reports from other sporting goods retailers this week and re-affirmed its outlook previously provided for the second fiscal quarter of 2004…

JFF’s Gilburne Gets Probation in Ad Charge Fraud Case

July 22, 2004 SGB Update

Adam Gilburne, the former president of Just for Feet stores, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge U.W. Clemon to 60 months probation, $1,000.00 fine, and $389,000.00 in restitution. This sentencing follows his May 2004 guilty plea to one co

Primaloft Hosts Sleeping Bag Clinic at OR

July 21, 2004 SGB Update

PrimaLoft Insulation Technology is sponsoring a technical
clinic to help answer question about sleeping bag performance and design at teh OR Summer Market Friday, August 13th from 7:30-9:00 AM at the Downtown Marriott Hotel across from the Salt Palace Con

Accel Group’s Acquisition Strategy Pays off in First Half

July 21, 2004 SGB Update

Both sales and profit increased for the Accell Group during the first half of 2004. Sales rose to €204.3 million ($251.2 mm), a 24% increase over the €165.3 million ($175.7 mm) in 2003. The organic growth amounted to 10%. Net profit increased by 49%, to €

Everlast Inks Two New License Deals

July 21, 2004 SGB Update

Everlast Worldwide has inked two licensing agreements with Hong Kong-based Stelux Watch Ltd. to launch Everlast-branded watches in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan with a concentration of sales through its own City Chain g

Columbia Q2 Income Jumps 13.8% on 12.5% Sales Increase

July 21, 2004 SGB Update

Columbia Sportswear second quarter net sales were $171.1 million, an increase of 12.5% over net sales of $152.1 million for the same period of 2003. The Company reported a net income for the second quarter of $10.7 million, a 13.8% increase over net incom

Gear for Sports and Sun Ice Ink Distribution Deal

July 21, 2004 SGB Update

Gear for Sports has inked a deal to become the exclusive distributing, marketing and sales partner for Sun ice Golf products in the U.S. GEAR for Sports will begin shipping the Spring 2005 Collection during the first week of November…

CPSC Issues Recall of Reebok and NordicTrack Dumbbells

July 21, 2004 SGB Update

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Jumpking Inc., of Mesquite, TX, has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 1.2 million Reebok and NordicTrack Chrome Dumbbells. The company is issuing the recall because the product

Pacific Trail Inks Licensing Deal with Tuned In Sports

July 20, 2004 SGB Update

Pacific Trail has signed a three-year licensing agreement with Tuned In Sports, Inc., a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of recreational tents, camping furniture and canopies. Tuned In Sports, headquartered in Washington DC, will begin distribution

Cloudveil Gears up for Fall ’04

July 20, 2004 SGB Update

Cloudveil has announced three strategic business partnerships that, according to the company, will further strengthen their infrastructure and rep force. Cloudveil has formed a partnership with Sojitz Corporation of America. The company is also relocating

Rebel Sports Reports Solid YTD…

July 19, 2004 SGB Update

New Zealand’s Rebel Sports is reporting that it’s 2003-04 fiscal year sales were up 10.3% to NZ$305.4 million ($192.0 million). Results included the recently acquired ‘Glue’ lifestyle stores. Comparable store sales for the chain, including Glue, increased

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