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American Skiing Company Fiscal 2005 Net Loss Doubles
American Skiing Company reported that its fiscal 2005 resort revenues increased 7% due to the introduction of the new All For One Pass and favorable Spring season conditions at the Company's eastern resorts. The Company also reported season pass sale
Schwarzenegger Works to Boost California Skiing
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the California Travel and Tourism Commission, and California's world-class ski destinations have teamed up for the first time to launch the 2005-06 California Snow Campaign aimed at increasing destination skier visits
OR Hires Mullen Public Relations to Head PR Effort
Outdoor Retailer hired Mullen Public Relations as the agency-of-record responsible for exhibitor and media relations programming, following a formal RFP process. Mullen will develop and manage programming to support the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trad
SCOTT Hires New Midwest Rep
SCOTT wintersport hired Arden Balkema as its Midwest sales representative for softgoods. Balkema is charged with selling clothing, gloves, hats and the newest addition to the Scott line, socks. Balkema will cover the following states; Arkansas, North an
Six Elected to Sporting Goods Hall of Fame
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee has elected six new Hall of Famers. Alan Cohen, The Finish Line, Inc.; the late Dave Koch, New Era Cap Co.; Don Pfau, Sports, Inc.; Joachim Schroeder, retired from Karstadt Sports (Germany); Jim Soffe, M
Gramicci Back with New Owners, Management…
Following Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings involving its parent company, Gramicci has undergone a restructuring process that replaced the company’s sales force, outsourced the majority of its production, and restructured the majority of the company’s back
GSIC Postpones Q3 Reporting Due to Accounting Errors; Sees Wider Q3 Loss
GSI Commerce has postponed the release of its fiscal 2005 third quarter operating results and conference call, but did issue preliminary estimated fiscal third quarter results and issued updated 2005 fiscal year guidance. Net revenues for the fiscal 2005
Thule and LEER Form Strategic Alliance
Thule and LEER, a brand of pickup truck caps and tonneaus, have formed a strategic partnership where Thule will be the exclusive supplier of roof rack products for LEER’s line of fiberglass truck caps. The companies will also cross-promote each other thro
Gander Mountain Warns on 2005 Results; Q3 Comps to Fall
Gander Mountain Company is reporting that it no longer expects to meet its previously disclosed guidance for revenue of at least $850 million, flat comparable store sales and pretax income of at least $16 million for the fiscal year 2005. The uncertainty
Brown Shoe Appoints SVP-Corporate Real Estate
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced the appointment of David G. Krueger to SVP-corporate real estate. In his new role, Krueger will grow and manage Brown Shoe’s real estate portfolio of more than 1,300 retail locations throughout the United States, Canada,
Ski Trab to Distribute in US Via Wasatch
Ski Trab will start distributing skis in the U.S. next season through Wasatch Ski Distribution LLC of Salt Lake City, Utah…
Brooks Signs 7-Year WIAA Sponsorship
Brooks Sports inked a seven-year sponsorship agreement with the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), making it the exclusive sports apparel and footwear partner of the annual WIAA Cross Country and Track & Field State Championships th
Greg Norman Collection Q3 Sales Jump 20%
Greg Norman Collection's consolidated net sales increased 19.8% to $20.0 million compared to $16.7 million last year, with a 23% increase in its core golf business for the third quarter ended September 30th. This marks the eleventh consecutive quarte
Delta Cycle Recalls Two-Bike Folding Racks
Delta Cycle Corp., in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of about 3,500 Picasso Two-Bike Folding Racks. Based on the recall, the bike rack does not have sufficient hardware to support its weight
Broder Bros. Sees Exit of Top Executives
Broder Bros., Co. on Tuesday announced the resignations of Vince Tyra, Chief Executive Officer, and Mark Barrocas, President. The Company also announced that Thomas Myers, Director, has been appointed Interim CEO effective immediately. The Company has com
