Sports Gilbert Rousseau Plots Expansion Across Canada
Sports Gilbert Rousseau, which operates five hockey superstores around Montreal, has formed an investment group with a goal of expanding the concept across Canada. The “category killer” hockey specialty retail chain will operate under the banners of “Pro
Omega Pacific Inks Deal with Liberty Mountain
Omega Pacific has inked a partnership with Liberty Mountain to distribute their full line of products. Omega Pacific celebrates twenty-five years building and supplying climbing, rescue and industrial safety hardware…
OutDoor Show Boosts Accomodations with Caravan City
In order to increase overnight accommodations, a caravan city will be set up this summer on the OutDoor exhibition grounds in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This “hotel on wheels” is called Hymer-City. During the two international trade fairs, OutDoor and EURO
EMS to Donate 1% of ‘Upgrade Your Gear’ Sale Proceeds
Eastern Mountain Sports is partnering with the Conservation Alliance and the Access Fund by donating 1% of all proceeds from its semi-annual “Upgrade Your Gear” sale at all store locations April 20 – 22, 2007. The proceeds will be divided equally between
Ashworth Adds to Board
Ashworth, Inc. appointed Eric S. Salus to serve as a director on the company's board of directors, effective April 16, 2007. In accordance with Ashworth's Bylaws, Mr. Salus will stand for election at the company's 2007 Annual Meeting of Sto
Shoe Pavilion Sees Q1 Comps Gain; Expects Widened Loss
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. reported that net sales for the first quarter totaled $36.2 million while comparable store sales increased by 7.8%. The company said it expects a net loss for the first quarter of approximately $1.2 million to $1.3 million, or a loss o
Oakley Posts 31% Q1 Sales Jump; Net Follows
Oakley, Inc. reported first quarter net sales of $199.2 million, an increase of 31.3% from $151.7 million in the same period of 2006. First quarter net income jumped to $5.7 million, or 8 cents per diluted share, from $1.9 million, or 3 cents per diluted
IMBA Adds Development Director
Concluding a national search, International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has selected Richard Cook as its new development director. An active figure in the outdoor industry, Cook has worked with several sports oriented organizations over his care
Spalding Launches Mobile Campaign for Never Flat
Spalding is supporting Never Flat basketball technology with its first mobile marketing effort dubbed, “Ask Me,” via KSL Media, New York. Consumers texting basketball-related questions via cell phones to “Ask Me 27563” will be entered into a contest to wi
Wolverine Names Krueger as President and CEO
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.'s President and COO Blake W. Krueger became CEO and president, pursuant to the succession plan previously approved by the company's Board of Directors. Krueger succeeds former CEO Timothy J. O'Donovan, who was re-
Sportcraft Acquires Classic Sport Companies
Sportcraft, Ltd. has acquired Classic Sport Companies, Inc.
Sportcraft is a privately-held company with distribution facilities in New Jersey, California, Illinois and Canada.
Denver, Colorado-based Classic Sport supplies sporting goods equipment, indoor
Nicklaus Golf Taps Cizen as Japan Licensee
Cizen USA., INC will become the licensee for all of the Nicklaus Golf Equipment Company brands in Japan. Cizen has offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Thailand, Philippines, China, Indonesia, and Switzerland. No financial details of the agreement were disclos
Stearns to Sponsor FLW Outdoors
Stearns, the marine safety equipment company, has reached a partnership with FLW Outdoors. In 2007, Sospenders will be the official personal flotation device of FLW Outdoors, and Stearns DryWear will serve as the organization's official rain gear…
The Adventure Travel Trade Association Partners with Adventure Council Announce
The Adventure Travel Trade Association and the Adventure Council announced an alliance that ushers in better opportunities for professional development, communication, networking and marketing for the global active and adventure travel community…
