Copeland Bankruptcy part of Larger Ownership and Management Restructuring
Less than a day after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Copeland Sports announced ownership and management changes, along with a new financing agreement, in conjunction with the filing of a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankru
Kelty Taps Double J Fashion to Cover Canada
Kelty has partnered with the Double J Fashion Group to handle their Canadian marketing and distribution. Double J has worked with top brands in the Outdoor Industry for more than 15 years. Currently, they handle the Canadian distribution of Royal Robbins
Head Slips into Red on 5% Revenue Decline
Head N.V. second quarter net revenues were down 5.3% to €63.8 million ($78.0 mm). Operating result before restructuring costs and gain on sale of property, decreased by €3.2 million ($3.9 mm) to a loss of €2.9 million ($3.5 mm). The loss for the period wa
Patagonia Finalizes Single Brand Transition
Effective Spring 2008 the Water Girl, USA brand will
transition to Patagonia Women's Surf. The decision comes as the final step in Patagonia's brand architecture simplification, which has included the transition of Lotus Designs to Patagonia Pad
Tecnica Taps Post to Run Nordica Apparel
The Tecnica Group appointed Bill Post as President and CEO of Nordica Apparel. Post, a 30-
year veteran of the outdoor/winter clothing industry, successfully managed Nordica
Skiwear through the 1990’s before becoming president of Sport Obermeyer in 2000..
Broder Bros. Posts Net Loss in Tough Q2
Broder Bros. reported second quarter net sales of $259.5 million, down 1.0% from $262.1 million last year. Income from operations for the second quarter 2006 was $9.3 million compared to $12.2 million for second quarter 2005. Second quarter 2006 net los
Scott USA Hires Creagh/Keller Sales
The sales group of Creagh/Keller Sales, Inc. will be representing SCOTT bicycles for 2007 in the Southeast region of the U.S…
New OIA Report Quantifies Economic Impact of Outdoor Industry
Outdoor Industry Foundation will release its first economic contribution study August 11th during the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. The study will quantify the economic contribution of active outdoor recreation to the U.S. economy. The purpos
Johnson Outdoors Hires Currier and Associates
Johnson Outdoors has hired Currier & Associates of Brush Prairie, Washington to represent the company’s Eureka!â, Silva and Silva Tech4Oä brands in the Pacific Northwest. Currier & Associates’ territory will cover Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana and
Amer Sports Cuts First Half Loss in Half
Amer Sports' net sales grew by 7% in the first half of 2006 to €739.2 million ($903.7 mm) compared to €689.9 million ($896.7 mm) in 2005. In local currencies, net sales grew by 4%. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to a loss of €7.4
adidas Group Ups Sales Guidance ex-Reebok
adidas Group reported that second quarter Group sales increased 59% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by the consolidation of the Reebok business segment as well as higher than anticipated double-digit growth of both adidas and TaylorMade-adidas Golf. S
Collegiate Pacific Expects Q4 Net Loss; Proposes Sport Supply Acquisition
Collegiate Pacific both release preliminary results for Q4 and the fiscal year and offered to purchase the remaining shares of Sport Supply Group for $8.80 per share. Regarding Q406 preliminary results, the company currently expects to report revenues of
Hibbett Lowers Q2 DEPS Guidance on 11% Sales Jump
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. net sales for the second quarter increased 11.0% to $104.4 million from $94.0 million for last year's quarter. Comparable store sales increased 0.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Based on these sales results, the
Boa Tech Expands Outdoor Presence
Boa Technology has continued its partnership with The North Face, as well adding of two new premium outdoor footwear partners, Timberland and Montrail. While Boa and The North Face have successfully collaborated in the past, this is the first time Timberl
Speedo Signs 4-year Supplier Agreement with USA Triathlon
Speedo has signed a four-year agreement with USA Triathlon to become its official swimwear, uniform, and competition apparel through 2009. The brand will be worn by Team USA triathletes at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, expanding Speedo’s presence at the Olym
