For a book-end period that concludes what is historically a weak half for outdoor retailers, Gander Mountain reported surprisingly strong revenue growth for the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Company management called the quarter “the strongest second qu
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Dispute Erupts Over Rights to Karhu Brand
KARHU Holding B.V. has terminated its footwear license with Karhu Sporting Goods Oy of Finland over allegations of forgery and fraud and is incorporating a new company in Finland to take over the company’s footwear sales there directly, KARHU Holding told
Cannondale Sports Group President Departs
Dorel Industries Inc. reported that Jeff Frehner, president and CEO of the Cannondale Sports Group (CSG), has decided to leave the company for family reasons. Robert P. Baird, Jr., president of the Dorel's Recreational/Leisure segment, which includes
B.O.S.S. Goes One-On-One with TNF’s Steve Rendle
In an interview with BOSS, TNF President Steve Rendle explained that to sustain its meteoric growth rates, the company must reach outside the $18 billion outdoor industry and garner more business in the $22 billion actions sports and $48 billion performan
B.O.S.S. Goes One-On-One with TNF’s Steve Rendle
In an interview with BOSS, TNF President Steve Rendle explained that to sustain its meteoric growth rates, the company must reach outside the $18 billion outdoor industry and garner more business in the $22 billion actions sports and $48 billion performan
VAUDE joins bluesign
German mountain sports brand VAUDE has become the first Euoprean outdoor brand to embrace bluesign, the Swiss environmental standard for textiles. All Vaude's suppliers will now need to be tested to receive bluesign certification, which means complyi
REI Names New VP of Information Technology
Recreational Equipment, Inc. named Bill Baumann vice president of information technology (IT). He was most recently the VP of IT with Musician's Friend/Guitar Center in Medford, OR. That company sells more than $600 million a year via its web site, w
NexCen Board Member Resigns
Jack Rovner has resigned from the board of NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot. He was elected director of the company in October of 2006. Rovner is the co-owner and partner of Vector Management, an artist management firm in the mus
SKECHERS Expands into Hong Kong
SKECHERS USA, Inc. announced that it has expanded its operations in Hong Kong and Macau through a joint venture (known as SKECHERS Hong Kong Limited) with the Onwel Group, a leading fashion company in the region. The new joint venture in Hong Kong follows
Summer Trends Show Shifting Lifestyles, New Priorities
As families struggle with the rising cost of gasoline, the increased cost and inconvenience of summer travel and the much-publicized scare from the effects of BPA in some consumer products, there have also been big benefits this summer for categories and
Warrior Files $30 Million Lawsuit Against NCAA
Warrior Lacrosse, based in Lansing, MI, and Athlete's Connection Inc., a retailer based in Lansing, MI, has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking damages of more than $30 million they say will be caused under new men's lacrosse equipment rule
Quiksilver Finally Sees Light at End of Rossignol Tunnel
Quiksilver, it would appear, has finally found its way out from under the misguided deal it entered into in 2005 to acquire the Rossignol business that also included Cleveland Golf. After making a deal to sell off Cleveland to the parent company of Srixo
Phelps Donates Speedo’s $1M Bonus to Charity
Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps announced the establishment of the Michael Phelps Foundation and made his first donation by committing the well-publicized $1 million bonus he will receive from Speedo for winning eight gold medals in Beijing. The Foun
Sport Supply Fiscal Q4 Profits Surge on Lower Catalog Expenses
Sport Supply Group ended the year with a bang as net sales grew in the mid-singles while net income more than doubled. A focus on cutting costs in its catalog business helped to keep overall SG&A in line, while margins expanded through the company’s ongoi
Famous Footwear Sees Bright Spot in Athletics in Q2
Although Famous Footwear continues to see encouraging trends in athletics, soft consumer spending led to a decline in store traffic and increased promotional activity as the retail chain showed a 2.9% Q2 comp decline. Earnings came in well below those of
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