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ATTA Hires Chesak as Director of Business Development

Responsibly growing the adventure travel community is the cornerstone of a new Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) partnership initiative designed to connect corporate partners, media and service providers with tour operators, destination marketing

Kellwood Doubles Earnings on Lower Sales Volume

Kellwood Company net sales for the fourth quarter totaled $473.4 million, as compared to $495.5 million last year. Net earnings for the fourth quarter were $12.5 million, or 49 cents per diluted share, versus $7.1 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, l

Ashworth Posts 11% Q1 Sales Gain

Ashworth, Inc. saw consolidated net revenue for the first quarter increase 11.2% to $40.6 million from $36.5 million for the first quarter of 2005. The company reported a consolidated first quarter net loss of $50,000, or 0 cents per diluted share, compar

Hibbett Fourth Quarter Income Jumps 21.7%; Comps Climb 2.5%

Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. net sales for the fourth quarter increased 12.8% to $120.8 million compared with $107.1 million last year. Comparable store sales increased 2.5% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Net income for the fourth fiscal quarter in

Wisse Appointed National Sales Manager for Stohlquist

Stohlquist WaterWare appointed Jake Wisse as National Sales Manager. Wisse is taking his industry background and passion for paddle sports to Arlington, where he will be working with paddling innovator Jim Stohlquist to continue the momentum the brand ha

Pacific Sunwear Rides 12% Q4 Sales Jump to 15% Net Increase

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. posted a 15% increase in net income for the fourth quarter to $47.0 million, compared to $40.7 million for the same period last year. Total sales for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2006 were $424.9 million, an inc

NRF: St. Patty Turns His Luck on the Retailers

Retailers will be feeling the luck o’ the Irish this Spring, as consumers hit the stores for their favorite green goods. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2006 St. Patrick’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, consumers will spend an

Brooks Names Nenow as VP of Global Footwear Merchandising

Brooks Sports, Inc. hired Mark Nenow as vice president of global footwear merchandising. Bolstering Brooks’ executive management team, Nenow arrives with more than 20 years of industry experience and a decorated track record both in and out of the office.

Deckers Sees Double-Digit Sales and Earnings Gains in Q4

Deckers Outdoor Corporation saw net sales increase 22.6% to a record $91.0 million for the fourth quarter versus $74.2 million in the same period last year. Net earnings for the quarter increased 31.5% to $12.1 million from $9.2 million last year, while e

Thule Names New Western Envoy

Thule hired Eric Wallace as the new Western Envoy. Wallace comes to Thule with extensive experience in the cycling industry as the team manager of some of the most successful mountain biking teams. As the Western Envoy, Wallace will be providing technical

Everlast Posts 29% 2005 Revenue Jump

Everlast Worldwide Inc. saw net revenues from continuing operations increase 29% for the year to a record $43.3 million as compared to $33.5 million in 2004. The net revenue growth was achieved by a 32% increase in net licensing revenue to $12 million as

Payless Q4 Sales Up Slightly; Comps up 2.3%

Payless ShoeSource, Inc. saw sales during the fourth quarter of 2005 total $611.3 million, a 0.7% increase from $607.2 million during the fourth quarter 2004. Same-store sales increased 2.3% during the fourth quarter 2005. Average footwear unit retail for

VAUDE acquires Edelrid

VAUDE has acquired the Edelmann + Ridder GmbH & Co. KG, best known for he Edelrid brand of climbin ropes. Edelrid, the specialist for climbing equipment, specifically manufacturing ropes and climbing harnesses, further rounds out VAUDE’s product offering.