Volcom, Inc. reached a definitive agreement to acquire the retail operations of Laguna Surf & Sport, a retail partner in Southern California that operates two stores serving the Laguna Beach and Aliso Viejo communities. The stores will continue to operate
Category: Outdoor
Sport Supply Sees Q4 Beating Expectations
Sport Supply Group, Inc. stated that results for its fourth fiscal quarter appear higher than the year-ago period and as much as double current consensus analyst expectations for the quarter of 8 cents per share. The company predicted FY08 revenues would
TAPS Schedules First East Coast Show
The Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) has scheduled its inaugural North East Canoe & Kayak Symposium (NECKS) for Sept. 5-7, 2008 at the Spruce Run Recreation Area in Clinton, N.J…
Veteran Team Licenses Wenger Brand for Footwear
Established Brands said it acquired the exclusive worldwide license to the Wenger footwear brand, including all Wenger shoes and socks/hosiery for men, women and children. The inaugural Wenger Footwear line will be formally launched in August 2008, during
OIA and SIA Herald Tariff Relief Initiatives
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) heralded the introduction of the Recreational Performance Outerwear Act of 2008 (H.R. 6483) on July 15, the first ever trade legislation specifically for outdoor performance apparel manufacturers…
Shoe Pavilion Looks to Close 71 Doors
Shoe Pavilion, Inc., which filed for bankruptcy last week, is seeking court approval to close 71 of its 113 stores. According to documents filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, the off-pricer, based in Sherman Oaks,
OIA and SIA Herald Tariff Relief Initiatives
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) heralded the introduction of the Recreational Performance Outerwear Act of 2008 (H.R. 6483) on July 15, the first ever trade legislation specifically for outdoor performance apparel manufacturers…
Icebreaker Expanding U.S. HQ in Portland
Icebreaker said it signed a lease for 16,500 square feet to centralize its US sales and marketing operations and Global Design Studio at its growing US headquarters in Portland, OR. The new space will open in Spring of 2009. Icebreaker expects its workfor
Helly Hansen Loses Appeal on Outwear Tariff Case
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal dismissed an appeal by Helly Hansen Leisure Canada Inc. aimed at slashing the current tariff on two of its most popular women’s snowsports jackets to 6.5% from 18%…
Warren Light Craft Moves to Retail Channel to Sell Boats
Warren Light Craft, which has won awards for the design of its curvaceous Little Wing composite kayaks, is seeking dealers. The Massachusetts company made a splash in 2006 when its flashy and extremely light-weight carbon composite boat won a gold medal a
Drivers Average Selling Prices Drop
The $250-plus price points we saw in Drivers with the introductions of the Callaway FT-I, Nike Sumo Sasquatch SQ and similar products appear to be a thing of the past, or at least of last season…
Carl Zeiss Optical Announces Hires
Carl Zeiss Optical, Inc. has created the positions of Eastern and Western regional sales team leader to increase sales coverage and regional focus…
Polartec Names NA Marketing Manager
Polartec, LLC named Allon Cohne as its new North American Marketing Manager. Cohne will oversee the domestic marketing and communications for the Polartec brand. Cohne comes to Polartec from Kirkwood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe, CA, where he was Directo
Whitewater to Premier at OR Open Air Demo
Buyers will be able to sample rock climbing and whitewater gear at the Open Air Demo preceding the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market for the first time ever. The Wasatch Whitewater Chute-Out is being held Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 10 a.m. to noon on the
Callaway Golf Sees Q2 Profit Gain Despite Sales Decline
Callaway Golf Co. said it expects second quarter diluted earnings per share to range from 56 cents to 58 cents a share, an increase of approximately 8% compared to 53 cents earned a year ago. Sales are expected to fall 3.7% to $366 million from $380 milli
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal