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SNL Adds Boeckermann as Newest Account Exec.
SNL Communications has hired Dawn Boeckermann as the company’s newest Account Executive. Boeckermann’s primary focus will be on the action sports market, developing new business and working with existing clients to build and execute strategic public relat
OIF Sponsors ‘Get Fit with US’ Event
Outdoor Industry Foundation is the lead sponsor of the first Get Fit With US event to take place in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 5, 2004. The event, which coincides with National Trails Day, will launch an initiative developed by federal agencies t
Ritchey Hires New Retail Sales Manager
Ritchey has hired Pat Smith as Retail Sales Manager to manage its independent sales force that serves direct sales to retailers. Ritchey sales have increased at a rapid rate, chiefly due to Break-Away Bike sales and multiple product releases in the past 7
Indigo Expands Sales Force
Indigo Equipment has hired three new sales representatives to cover the Rockies and Midwest territories for the growing Indigo brand, the company announced this week. Steve Srednick and Bobbi Bensman will represent Indigo in the Rockies, and Bill Gange wi
Wanted: New Owner for Yet Another Venerable Sporting Goods Brand
Huffy Corporation has retained Lazard Freres & Co. LLC to advise the company on financing and strategic alternatives, “including the sale of the Company or of product segments within the Company”. With higher than anticipated costs associated with the re
Nautilus Q1 Net Income Shrinks; Lowers Q2 Forecast
The Nautilus Group, Inc. reported that net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004 were $130.9 million compared to $129.4 million for the corresponding period last year. Net income during the period was $6.4 million, or 19 cents per diluted shar
Big 5 Doubles Q1 Net Income on 5.2% Comp Sales Gain
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported that net sales for the fiscal first quarter ended March 28, 2004 increased 10.0% to $181.0 million from $164.5 million in the first quarter of 2003. Same-store sales increased 5.2%. Net income increased to $6.8
Columbia Income Jumps 34.2% on 22.4% Sales Increase
Columbia Sportswear Company announced record first quarter net sales of $206.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, an increase of 22.4% over net sales of $168.9 million in 2003. The Company reported record net income for the first quarter of $20
Galyans Opens Denver Area Store
Galyans Trading Company is set to celebrate the grand opening of its 84,000 square foot sports and outdoor adventure store April 30 at Belmar Center, a newly developed lifestyle center six miles west of downtown Denver. The store is the fourth in Colorado
Life Link Adds Bert Hopp to Rep Force
Life-Link Backcountry Travel has appointed Bert Hopp, President of Hopp Outdoors LLC, as the new sales representative for Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.
Bert has extensive experience in Outdoor Industry Sales, as well as Life-Link Bert represents:
Motor and Outdoor Division Boost Sales at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors announced increased net sales, operating profits and earnings for their second fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2004. Gains were attributable to continued strong top-line and bottom-line performances by the Motors and Outdoor Equipment Group
Rocky Swings to Q1 Profit on 59% Sales Increase
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. reported net income increased to $0.1 million, or one penny per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2004 compared to a net loss of $623,000, or 14 cents per diluted share, in the prior year period. Net sales increased to a f
Escalade in 2 for 1 Common Stock Split
The Escalade, Inc. Board of Directors has approved a two-for-one split on Escalade common stock. As a result of the stock split, shareholders will receive one additional common share for every share held on the record date of May 11, 2004…
Russell Corp. Inks Deal with Two HBC Conferences
Russell Corporation has signed agreements with two Historically Black Conferences that will serve as the basis for a first-of-its kind alliance with the 21 schools represented. The company will supply athletic apparel, team uniforms, balls and sports equi
Optimer Promotes Karen Deniz to President of EU Division
Wilmington-based Optimer Performance Fibers has promoted Karen Deniz to president of their European division from vice president of marketing. Deniz will also continue to oversee marketing for Optimer…
