The North Face Joins Sustainability Organization
The North Face has joined Ceres Corporate Network, a network of investors, environmental groups and other public interest organizations working with companies to address sustainability challenges…
Liberty Mountain and Beal Form U.S. Partnership
Liberty Mountain, the distributor of technical outdoor products and climbing brands in the U.S., has reached an agreement regarding the distribution of Beal ropes and products throughout the United States…
NRF Names Matt Shay as President and CEO
Matt Shay has been selected to serve as the next President and CEO of NRF. Shay joins NRF from the International Franchise Association where he served as President and CEO. He succeeds Tracy Mullin, who is retiring after 17 years as NRF's CEO…
Mountain Resort Occupancy Up Slightly Through February
Lodging occupancy at major North American mountain resorts continued to build in February, Mountain Travel Research Program reported. After a strong January, reservations taken in February for arrival in February through July are up 12.7% compared to 2009
Steve Murray Leaving Vans for Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced that Tedford Marlow, president, Urban Outfitters Brand, will retire and be succeeded by Steve Murray on April 12, 2010. Murray has been president, VF Action Sports Coalition since February 2009 overseeing the Vans and Reef
Tiger Woods to Return to Golf
Tiger Woods announced plans to return to competitive golf at the Masters next month. While several sponsors have terminated their relationship with the golfer, companies that banked more directly on his athletic prowess, such as Nike Inc. and Electronic A
Volcom’s Eckert Moved to Hawaii Post
Volcom has created a new position of Hawaii Strategic Director and filled it with Troy C. Eckert, currently EVP of marketing. Ryan N. Immegart, Volcom's first sponsored snowboarder, will take over as VP of marketing May 15…
New Denver Venue Helps SIA Snow Show Set Attendance Record
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is reporting a six-year attendance high for the inaugural Snow Show recently held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver from Jan. 28-31, 2010. The sold-out Snow Show attracted 18,932 attendees and featured over 3,
Zumiez’s Profits Jump 39.6%
Zumiez Inc. reported sales for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 30, increased 5.6% to $132.4 million from $125.5 million a year ago. Net income rose to $8.8 million, or 9 cents a share, from $6.3 million or 21 cents, a year ago…
West Marine Delays Earnings Release
West Marine, Inc. announced that it has delayed the release of its 2009 fourth-quarter and fiscal-year earnings release, as well as the related conference call and webcast scheduled to take place today (March 11, 2010) while working through final audit it
Quiksilver Slashes Q1 Loss on 2% Revenue Decline
Quiksilver, Inc.'s sales dipped 2% in its first quarter ended Jan. 31, to $432.7 million from $443.3 million a year ago. The pro-forma consolidated loss from continuing operations was $2.5 million, or 2 cents per share, an improvement over a deficit
Taiwan Bike Makers Report January Sales Surge
Following last year’s 20% drop in bicycle exports, Taiwan’s top bike makers roared back with strong sales growth in January. Giant Global Group and Merida each reported January sales growth of…
Performance Bicyle to Open New California Store Next Month
Performance Bicycle said it will open its 27th store in California in Santa Rosa on April 9…
The Buckle’s Q4 Earnings Climb 23.1%
The Buckle, Inc. reported earnings rose 23.1% to $42.1 million, or 92 cents per share, from $34.2 million, or 74 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 9.2% to $274.4 million from $251.4 million a year ago. Comparable store net sales increased 3.8%…
Aldila Returns to the Black
Aldila Inc. announced today net sales of $14.7 million and net income of $1.0 million, or 19 cents a share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. In the comparable 2008 fourth quarter, the golf company had sales of $11.5 million and a net loss of $1.3 mill
