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ICON Narrows Fiscal Q2 Loss Despite Sales Decline
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. reported net sales declined 6.4% to $265.4 million for the fiscal second quarter ended December 3, 2005, compared to $283.4 million for the prior-year period. ICON posted a $5.9 million net loss for the fiscal Q2 period, compa
Court Affirms $2.5 Million Judgment Against Cybex
Cybex International, Inc. announced that the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed the previously reported $2,452,783 judgment entered March 31, 2004 against the company in the Kirila v. Cybex International, Inc. litigation. Cybex said it continues
Nautilus to Fall Well Short of Q4 Guidance
Nautilus, Inc. announced that, based upon preliminary information, it expects fourth quarter 2005 net sales in the range of $179 million to $183 million, with corresponding earnings per share in the 7 cents to 12 cents range. The company's previous f
Fleet Feet 2005 Comps Jump 14%; Moving Comfort Snags Apparel Vendor Award
Fleet Feet, Inc. recorded a 22% growth in overall sales in 2005, surpassing $52 million in revenue, compared to $43 million in 2004. Comparative stores sales in 2005 were up 14% on top of the 12% increase posted in 2004. Fourth quarter comps were up in t
National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence to Speak at Conservation Alliance Annual Meeting
Wade Davis, an anthropologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, will be the guest speaker at the Conservation Alliance membership meeting. Davis will discuss the loss of native cultures and how conservation can help save cultural diversity wo
Northwave Adds to Rep Force
Northwave North America added to its sales force with Eric Bouvet taking over So Cal, David Jacopetti representing North Cal, and Glenn Innes holding down the Ontario region…
Class Action Against Gander Dismissed
Gander Mountain Company announced that the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota has dismissed in its entirety and with prejudice the consolidated securities class action complaint filed against the company and certain of its officers
Reebok Inaugurates New Montreal Office
Reebok officially inaugurated its new Montreal head office and Innovation Center on Tuesday. Located in the borough of Saint-Laurent, the newly constructed Reebok headquarters occupies 350,000 total square feet and it is the new home to both, Reebok Cana
WSA and Shanley to Host Footwear Forum
WSA will present the first annual Global Strategic Footwear Forum, with Susquehanna Financial Group LLLP, based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. John Shanley, senior equity research analyst for Susquehanna, will moderate a powerful lineup of footwear industr
Karhu’s 7TM Power Named Official Binding of U.S. Telemark Team
Karhu was recently named the official binding supplier for the United States Telemark Ski Team. Karhu’s 7tm Power Binding was selected as the official binding based on the team’s desire for an extremely high performance, active binding and the need to pro
Jackson Kayaks Expands to Support Growth…
Jackson Kayak moved its manufacturing and warehouse facility under one 96,000 square foot roof in Sparta, TN just 13 miles from the old site, which consisted of a 700 square foot building and 8700 square foot warehouse. Jackson Kayak’s new home is in a bu
Black Diamond Will Develop New Ski Boot Line…
As reported earlier in The BOSS Report, Black Diamond Equipment will develop a new line of alpine touring and telemark ski boots (See BOSS_0530). This
OIA Acquires Outdoor University…
Outdoor Industry Association has completed a deal to incorporate Outdoor University into its portfolio of educational events. Outdoor University is a Midwest-based experiential outdoor training event designed to improve the product and selling skill of o
Scarpa is Ready for North American Solo Debut…
For years Scarpa and Black Diamond were virtually interchangeable and both brands were competing for the number one spot in their respective categories. However at OR Summer Market, the two brands announced that they would separate. At the initial time of
Rowe and Pointer Promoted at Fleet Feet
Fleet Feet, Inc. made two management promotions – Luke Rowe was promoted to Vice President of Business Development and Joey Pointer was promoted to Director of Franchise Operations. As V.P. of Business Development, Mr. Rowe will oversee new store developm
