Osprey Supports 2006 Ridge Runner Program
Osprey Packs Inc. will be supplying a selection of their newly-redesigned Aether and Ariel backpacks for use as
part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s 2006 Ridge Runner program. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is the non-profit steward of the
FESI: European Union Continues Anti-Dumping Discussion
The member states of the European Union discussed the European Commission's proposal to implement provisional anti-dumping duties on leather footwear imports from China and Vietnam. The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) contin
ATTA Hires Chesak as Director of Business Development
Responsibly growing the adventure travel community is the cornerstone of a new Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) partnership initiative designed to connect corporate partners, media and service providers with tour operators, destination marketing
Kellwood Doubles Earnings on Lower Sales Volume
Kellwood Company net sales for the fourth quarter totaled $473.4 million, as compared to $495.5 million last year. Net earnings for the fourth quarter were $12.5 million, or 49 cents per diluted share, versus $7.1 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, l
Shoe Pavilion Expects Q1 Sales of $26-$28 mm
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. expects to record first quarter net sales of $26 to $28 million and earnings per share of 2 cents to 6 cents…
Quiksilver Sees Rossignol Acquisition Boost Sales
Quiksilver, Inc. saw consolidated net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 increase 58% to $541.1 from $342.9 million during the same period last year. Consolidated net income for the quarter increased 31% to $18.6 million from $14.2 million the
CamelBak Acquires Tactical Glove Manufacturer
CamelBak Products has acquired the tactical glove manufacturer, Southwest Motorsports Enterprises, Inc. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Southwest Motorsports has been one of the U.S. military’s top manufacturers of form fitting gloves for tactical and comba
Ashworth Posts 11% Q1 Sales Gain
Ashworth, Inc. saw consolidated net revenue for the first quarter increase 11.2% to $40.6 million from $36.5 million for the first quarter of 2005. The company reported a consolidated first quarter net loss of $50,000, or 0 cents per diluted share, compar
Treide is New President of Tommy Bahama Footwear
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. appointed Krista Treide as President of its recently acquired Tommy Bahama Footwear division. Ms. Treide joined the Company this week…
Hibbett Fourth Quarter Income Jumps 21.7%; Comps Climb 2.5%
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. net sales for the fourth quarter increased 12.8% to $120.8 million compared with $107.1 million last year. Comparable store sales increased 2.5% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Net income for the fourth fiscal quarter in
Big 5 Q4 Income Slips on 1.5% Comp Store Increase
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation fourth quarter net sales were $218.9 million versus net sales of $217.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. Fiscal 2004 included 53 weeks, with the extra week included in the Company's fourth quarter. On a
Winter Trails Draws Double the Participation in 2006
The 2006 Winter Trails program, now in its 11th year, drew over 12,100 participants – more than double the number of participants in 2005. The international event offered newcomers to snow sports an opportunity to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing
Intrawest Undergoes Strategic Review
Intrawest Corporation has initiated a review of strategic options available to the company for enhancing shareholder value, including, but not limited to, a capital structure review, strategic partnerships or business combinations. The company has retaine
VAUDE acquires Edelrid
VAUDE has acquired the Edelmann + Ridder GmbH & Co. KG, best known for he Edelrid brand of climbin ropes. Edelrid, the specialist for climbing equipment, specifically manufacturing ropes and climbing harnesses, further rounds out VAUDE’s product offering.
REI Promotes Hopkins and Spangler
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has appointed Janet Hopkins and Tim Spangler to the company's recently created retail
store regional vice president positions. Hopkins and Spangler, both of whom currently serve as members of REI's retail leadershi
