Mountain Hardwear launches Updated Website in New Marketing Push
Mountain Hardwear has launched an improved website, which is designed to be far easier to navigate and more helpful to consumers to educate themselves about the company. The web site was launched earlier this fall and, according to MTH, early customer rev
Veltec Taps Specialized Veteran for New Sales Staff
As part of its stated goal of bringing top management talent to the company, Veltec Sports announced that industry veteran Shara Christensen has left Specialized to manage Veltec’s growing sales staff for North America. She will report to Veltec Managing
Golf Town Reports 12% Q3 Revenue Increase
Golf Town Income Fund announced that revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 increased 12% to $60.9 million from $54.4 million for the third quarter of 2004, before the company went public. EBITDA increased by 8% to $8.5 million in the sam
Sport Chalet Posts 12.7% Q2 Sales Jump
Sport Chalet, Inc. announced sales increased 12.7% to $81.7 million for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2005 from $72.5 million for the same period last year, with sales from five new stores contributing $6.9 million, or 10.7% of the increas
Broder Bros. Sees Q3 Sales Increase 10.5% from Acquisition
Broder Bros., Co. announced third quarter 2005 net sales were $255.6 million compared to $231.3 million for the third quarter last year. Third quarter income from operations was $7.8 million compared to income from operations of $9.9 million for third qua
Sport-Haley in JV to Sell Top-Flite Apparel to Wal-Mart
Sport-Haley, Inc. and Explorer Gear USA, Inc., a California corporation have entered into a joint venture in order to manufacture and market Top-Flite branded apparel to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in the U.S. The joint venture is to be formed and operated as a
adidas Inks Three-Year Sponsorship Deal with UMASS
The University of Massachusetts Department of Athletics and adidas America have announced a three-year contract with 21 of UMass' 23 intercollegiate sports teams, through the 2008 fiscal year. adidas is the exclusive provider of all UMass uniforms, s
K2 Appoints Brass Eagle President
K2 Inc. announced the appointment of Gary Remensnyder as president of Brass Eagle, the worldwide leader of paintball markers, loaders, paintballs and accessories. Mr. Remensnyder, who has been senior vice president of sales & marketing of Shakespeare Fish
OIA: Outdoor Industry Reaches $13 Billion for First Half of 2005
Outdoor Industry Association released the semi-annual Topline Retail Sales report, which focuses on point of sale data for five outdoor product categories: Equipment, Equipment Accessories, Apparel, Footwear, and Paddle. The report covers the spring/ summ
SGMA: ‘Frequent’ Team Sports Participation on the Slide
SGMA has released the 2005 edition of its U.S. Trends in Team Sports report, finding team sports participation peaking at age 11, basketball remaining the nation’s most popular team sport, lacrosse on the rise, and participation by girls having nev
Under Armour IPO Should Net Company $73 Million…
Under Armour's IPO is expected to raise between $90 million and $114 million, according to an amended S-1 filed late last week. The company will offer 9.5 million shares of Class A common stock and certain shareholders are selling an additional 2.5
Timberland Acquires SmartWool in $82 Million Deal
The Timberland Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding stock of SmartWool Corporation, from RAF Industries, Inc. and the Stripes Group LLC. The purchase price is estimated to be approximately $82 million and will be f
TJX Companies Adds Lane to Board
The TJX Companies, Inc. elected Amy B. Lane to its Board of Directors. Ms. Lane was an investment banker for 25 years, specializing in the retail industry. She currently serves as the presiding director of Borders Group, Inc. and is a trustee at MFS Funds
Everlast Goes Scandinavian
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that Contrast APS, a new licensee partner for EVST, will introduce a series of Everlast-branded products to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The Denmark-based company will develop and sell Everlast sports bags, duffe
Forest Service Allows Off Road Vehicle Use
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced a new regulation for recreational motor vehicle use in national forests and grasslands which will forge a sustainable system of routes and areas designated for motorized use in the future…
