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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
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
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
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…
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
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…
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
REI Promotes Hopkins and Spangler
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has appointed Janet Hopkins and Tim Spangler to the company's recently created retail
store regional vice president positions. Hopkins and Spangler, both of whom currently serve as members of REI's retail leadershi
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
