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Boa Tech Expands Outdoor Presence
Boa Technology has continued its partnership with The North Face, as well adding of two new premium outdoor footwear partners, Timberland and Montrail. While Boa and The North Face have successfully collaborated in the past, this is the first time Timberl
Tecnica Taps Post to Run Nordica Apparel
The Tecnica Group appointed Bill Post as President and CEO of Nordica Apparel. Post, a 30-
year veteran of the outdoor/winter clothing industry, successfully managed Nordica
Skiwear through the 1990’s before becoming president of Sport Obermeyer in 2000..
New OIA Report Quantifies Economic Impact of Outdoor Industry
Outdoor Industry Foundation will release its first economic contribution study August 11th during the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. The study will quantify the economic contribution of active outdoor recreation to the U.S. economy. The purpos
Johnson Outdoors Hires Currier and Associates
Johnson Outdoors has hired Currier & Associates of Brush Prairie, Washington to represent the company’s Eureka!â, Silva and Silva Tech4Oä brands in the Pacific Northwest. Currier & Associates’ territory will cover Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana and
adidas Group Ups Sales Guidance ex-Reebok
adidas Group reported that second quarter Group sales increased 59% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by the consolidation of the Reebok business segment as well as higher than anticipated double-digit growth of both adidas and TaylorMade-adidas Golf. S
Irons Help, But Drivers Hinder Adams Golf in Q2
Adams Golf saw total net sales increase 29.8% to $25.7 million for the second quarter from $19.8 million for the same period last year. Net sales of drivers decreased 54.8% to $2.8 million; net sales of irons increased 118% to $18.3 million; net sales of
Golf Town Q2 Sales Jump 14.7%; Comps Up 4.7%
In the second quarter of fiscal 2006, Golf Town total sales grew to CA$82.1 million ($73.1 mm), an increase of 14.7% over the CA$71.6 million ($57.6 mm) recorded for the comparable period in 2005. The growth in sales was largely attributable to the additi
Garmin Picks Up New European HQ
Garmin Europe, Ltd., a division of Garmin Ltd., has signed a contract to purchase a new facility to serve as the company's European headquarters for distribution, marketing, and product support. The facility is located in Southampton, England on a 12
Speedo Signs 4-year Supplier Agreement with USA Triathlon
Speedo has signed a four-year agreement with USA Triathlon to become its official swimwear, uniform, and competition apparel through 2009. The brand will be worn by Team USA triathletes at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, expanding Speedo’s presence at the Olym
Asics First Quarter Rides International Strength
For the first quarter ending June 30, Asics Corp. saw net sales increase 21.3% to ¥51.7 billion ($452.8 million) from ¥42.6 billion ($396.5 million) last year. Overall international sales increased 36.6% to ¥32.6 billion ($288.1 million) from ¥23.9 billio
Interbike Adds Media Center
Interbike announced plans for the inaugural Interbike Media Center, a working news room on the show floor designed to help journalists conduct the business of reporting the news of the 2006 Interbike International Bicycle Expo.
Nordstrom July Comps Jump 5.3%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $842.6 million for the month ending July 29, 2006, an increase of 7.0% compared to sales of $787.3 million for the four-week period ending July 30, 2005. Same-store sales increased 5.3%.
Shoe Carnival Q2 Comps Slip 1.0%
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales of $146.9 million for the thirteen-week period ended July 29, 2006 compared to sales of $148.7 million for the thirteen-week period ended July 30, 2005. Comparable store sales decreased 1.0% for the second quarter of 200
PacSun Cuts Guidance on Double Digit Decline in July Comps
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. total sales for the month of July were $102.4 million, a decrease of 5.0% over total sales of $107.8 million last year. Total Company same store sales decreased 10.6%. By concept, PacSun same store sales decreased 10.2%
Johnson Outdoors Earnings Decline on 11% Sales Increase
Johnson Outdoors Inc. net sales were $135.5 million for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2006, an increase of 11% compared to $122.4 million for the prior year's quarter. Net earnings were $6.6 million or 72 cents per diluted share compared to
