Zumiez Acquires Fast Forward Chain
Zumiez Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fast Forward, an action sports retailer with 19 stores and a web presence. Of the 19 stores, 16 are in Texas, with one store in California and two stores in Oklahoma. Zumiez will fund the acquisitio
USFS Launches Junior Conservation Program
Department of Agriculture Forest Service launched its new and improved Junior Forest Ranger (JFR) program by
enrolling nearly 100 fifth-grade students from Denver's Ellis Elementary School into the conservation education program.
Golfsmith Halves Q1 Loss on 12% Comps
Golfsmith first quarter net revenues increased by $10.8 million, or 17.0%, to $74.8 million from $64.0 million in 2005. The increase was mostly comprised of a $5.2 million, or 12.3% increase in comparable store revenues and an increase in non-comparable
NSGA: Exercise Walking is #1 Sport in U.S.
Exercise walking, which experienced 1.5% growth in 2005, remains the No. 1 participation activity surveyed by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), a position it has held since 1990. Data contained in NSGA’s annual “Sports Participation – Series
Golf Manufacturers Continue Fight Against Counterfeits
Following a request by the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, Chinese law enforcement officials have raided four factories and three warehouses involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit golf clubs and equipment in
Escalade Sports Acquires Carolina Archery Products
Escalade, Incorporated's wholly owned subsidiary, Escalade Sports, acquired substantially all of the assets of Carolina Archery Products. Carolina Archery Products is based in Hillsborough, North Carolina and is best known for its patented Whisker Bi
Marker Moves Warehouse to Reno
Marker Ltd. will move their warehouse from Salt Lake City to an all new distribution center in Reno, Nevada. The move will take place during the month of May, and the new distribution center will be operational by June 1, 2006. Distribution will begin i
Smooth Fitness Hires New COO
Smooth Fitness has hired Marc Cerceo as the company’s COO. Cerceo most recently held the same position with Pat Croce and Company. Previously, he was CEO of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Red Cross. Cerceo brings more than two decades of experie
OIWC Seeks Nominations for First Ascent Award
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is seeking nominations for the second annual OIWC First Ascent Award. This award recognizes a woman new to the industry who demonstrates strong potential for leadership. The winner will be rewarded with a sc
Phoenix Footwear CEO Resigns
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. has accepted the resignation of President and Chief Executive Officer, Rick White. Mr. White is departing to pursue entrepreneurial interests, but has agreed to consult with Phoenix Footwear during a leadership transition peri
Intrawest Reports Double Digit Q3 Revenue Increase
For the third quarter ended March 31, 2006 Intrawest Corporation reported a 25% increase in Total Company EBITDA to $136.5 million from $109.5 million during the same period last year due mainly to the closing of the first phase of the sale of a majority
Pacific Cycle Sales Drop 7%; Dorel Earnings Fall
Dorel Industries Inc. first quarter net income was $24.2 million or 74 cents per diluted share compared to $27.2 million or 83 cents per diluted share a year ago. First quarter revenue was $451.0 million, down from $471.9 million last year. First quarter
Under Armour Shareholders to Sell 6.8 million Shares
Under Armour, Inc. filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed offering of 6,815,165 shares of its common stock. This filing was made pursuant to a registration rights agreement between the Company and Rosewoo
éS Footwear Adds to Marketing and Merchandising Teams
éS Footwear made a couple of personal moves this week, adding Matt Sharkey as Brand Marketing Manager and Marc Joines as Merchandising Manager. Matt brings 12 years of marketing experience, having held various management positions for multiple brands lik
Golf Galaxy to Open Two New Stores in May
Golf Galaxy, Inc. plans to open two new stores in May, with one store planned for Westbury, N.Y., and one for Toledo, Ohio. The Westbury store brings to three the number of Golf Galaxy stores in the greater New York metropolitan area; and the Toledo stor
