SIMA Names Volcom as Manufacturer of the Year
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association named the winners of the fourth annual SIMA Image Awards, with Manufacturer of the Year going to Volcom. Men's Brand of the Year went to Billabong, while Women's went to Roxy. Electric Visual won Break
Vail Resorts Names SVP of HR
Vail Resorts, Inc. appointed Steven S. Fitzgerald as senior vice president of human resources. Fitzgerald will report to CEO Robert Katz. He will be responsible for all facets of human resource leadership and management across the company's operation
SIA: Accessory Sales Out-Pace Equipment
As already announced in May, overall sales for the entire winter sport market (including specialty and chain stores) were up 4% in dollars to $2.3 billion for the August 2005 through March 2006 period, according to the SnowSports Industries America (SIA)
Golf Galaxy Withdraws Secondary Stock Offering
Golf Galaxy, Inc. filed a request with the Securities and Exchange Commission to withdraw its Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 333-133756 due to the decline of its stock price since that event.
On May 3, 2006, Golf Galaxy filed a Regis
ASR to Broadcast Show Features with MediaCast
For 25 years, ASR, the Action Sports Retailer Expo, has been open exclusively to members of the surf, skate, snow, moto, youth culture, and fashion industry. On September 8th, the public will be able to see inside the walls of ASR. Through a MediaCast at
New Massachusetts Regulations Could Hurt Climbing Wall Industry
Massachusetts Department of Public Safety posted its most recent revisions to amusement regulations for the Commonwealth for public comment. The Climbing Wall Association believes these regulations may have eventual negative consequences for the climbing
REI to Expand Boulder Location and Experiment with New Designs
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to renovate and expand its current Boulder, Colo., store to pilot a prototype design for REI stores. Project completion is set for the fall 2007. The 21,000 square-foot store will expand into space currently occupied by
Shock Doctor Appoints Regional Sales Reps
Shock Doctor Protective Insoles appointed Chadlyn Enterprises to cover Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico; Southern Exposure to cover Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Kansas; Dedication Sports Group to cover non-snow sports business in New Y
HO Sports Adds to Rep Team
HO Sports Co, Inc. named Brian White and Scott Barone as area representatives for the HO, Hyperlite, and Accurate brands. Brian White will be covering the South Central Region and Scott Barone will be responsible for the Rocky Mountain Region…
Adams Golf Q1 Sales Jump 32.7% on Irons Strength
Adams Golf reported total net sales increased 32.7% to $22.3 million for the first quarter of 2006 from $16.8 million for the same period last year. Net sales of drivers decreased 52.0% to $2.4 million from $5.0 million last year. Net sales of irons incre
Genesco Sales Increase 10% on Strength at Journeys and Journeys Kidz
Genesco Inc. reported Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 increased 10% to $315 million compared to $286 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Net sales for the Underground Station Group were flat at $40 million. Same store sales fell 3
Famous Footwear Operating Earnings Slip; Comps Climb 1.9%
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported a 10.0% increase in net sales to $575.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006, ended April 29, versus $523.3 million last year. Sales at Famous Footwear were up 4.7 % to $302.3 million for the quarter, from $288.7
Licensing 2006 Takes on International Flair
With sports licensing generating an estimated $18 billion in worldwide retail sales in 2004, the business of sports goes way beyond the playing field. This year’s LICENSING 2006 International Show will see a major global sports presence at the show, as P
Escalade Sports Names EVP – Business Development
Escalade Sports announced a re-organization to better position the sporting goods manufacturer and distributor to compete and continue its development in the marketplace. To spearhead this focus on increasing profitable growth of their 21 brands, Philip J
Easton Signs Sponsorship Deals
Easton and the Golden Baseball League have reached a two-year agreement that designates Easton as the “Official Bat” of the GBL. The GBL will purchase and supply the Easton Professional Grade Stix model bats to all players. In addition, Easton has agreed
