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SIA: Specialty SnowSports Retail Sales Climb 8% for Season
High sell-throughs are pointing to strong season-to-date sales and prudent buying by specialty retailers. According to the SIA Retail Audit, alpine skis, integrated systems, snowboards and vests, specifically, are looking at tight inventories through th
Ashworth Extends Deal with Ryder Cup
Ashworth, Inc. has signed an agreement with Ryder Cup Ltd. to become the Lead Vendor, as well as Official Licensee, at the September 2006 Ryder Cup to be held at the K Club in Ireland. This agreement extends the 14-year relationship between Ashworth, the
SIA: Chain SnowSports Sales Climb 10% Season-to-Date
Overall sales for the entire winter sport market, including specialty and chain stores, were up 9% in dollars to $1.8 billion for the August 2005 through January 2006 period, compared to $1.7 billion reported last year, according to the SnowSports Industr
SIMA Announces Image Award Nominees
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association unveiled the list of nominees for the fourth annual SIMA Image Awards, a program designed to recognize surf industry companies for their outstanding achievements in eight categories. The nominees in the main cat
Ziv Appointed CFO of Deckers
Deckers Outdoor Corporation appointed Zohar Ziv as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration, effective immediately. Mr. Ziv replaces Scott Ash, who previously announced his upcoming resignation as Chief Financial Of
Osprey Supports 2006 Ridge Runner Program
Osprey Packs Inc. will be supplying a selection of their newly-redesigned Aether and Ariel backpacks for use as
part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s 2006 Ridge Runner program. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is the non-profit steward of the
FESI: European Union Continues Anti-Dumping Discussion
The member states of the European Union discussed the European Commission's proposal to implement provisional anti-dumping duties on leather footwear imports from China and Vietnam. The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) contin
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
Treide is New President of Tommy Bahama Footwear
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. appointed Krista Treide as President of its recently acquired Tommy Bahama Footwear division. Ms. Treide joined the Company this week…
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
Shoe Pavilion Expects Q1 Sales of $26-$28 mm
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. expects to record first quarter net sales of $26 to $28 million and earnings per share of 2 cents to 6 cents…
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
