JetBoil Introduces Group Cooking System
Jetboil Inc. will unveil its Group Cooking System (GCS) at Outdoor Retailer with a group cooking contest on the first day of the show. Jetboil has invited NOLS alumni to compete against their former NOLS instructors to see which team can create the most a
Accell Income Jumps 26% on 5% Sales Increase…
The Accell Group increased turnover in the first half of the year by 4.6% to €213.8 million ($273.9 mm) versus €204.3 million ($249.5 mm) in the first half of 2004. This sales growth was due entirely to recent acquisition activity. Organically, Accell Gro
blurr Implements New, Aggressive U.S. Sales Strategy…
blurr recently added to its sales force with the intent of pursuing an aggressive distribution strategy for the US market. Toby Reid, formerly of Mountain Equipment Co-op and G3, has joined blurr as sales manager as of March 2005, and has since enlisted t
TEA Bill Could Benefit Outdoor and Bicycle Industries…
The final federal transportation bill set for approval by both the House and Senate will launch a new Safe Routes to School program, and strengthen existing programs that will make it safer and easier for millions of Americans to bicycle and walk. However
Salomon Narrows Q2 Loss on 2.9% Sales Increase…
adidas-Salomon reported that Salomon second quarter sales were up 2.9% to €70 million ($88.2 mm) from €68 million ($81.9 mm) in the year-ago period. Gross margins improved 50 basis points to 37.2% of sales and the operating loss for the division narrowed
Hybrids Look to be all the Rage for Spring ‘06…
Multi-Sport. Water Sports. Trail Running. They are all terms we have heard associated with outdoor footwear. You will hear a lot about them in the coming weeks, but you will also need to get used to one more that will be used widely at Outdoor Retailer S
Retail Execs’ Outlook Brighter than July Results…
The July survey of Retail Executives conducted by the National Retail Federation again appeared to differ a bit from the realities of the comp sales results for the month as the view in the corner office brightened for the opportunities for both the near-
Foot Locker Sees Europe Issues Stymie Q2 Progress…
Foot Locker, Inc. saw continued softness in its European operation in the second quarter ended July 30 nearly offset gains in the U.S., Canada, and Asia-Pacific businesses as total comp store sales inched up just 1.3% for the period. Total sales were up
Costco July Sales Up 8%,
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $4.02 billion for the four weeks ended July 31, 2005, an increase of 8% from $3.71 billion in the same four-week period of the prior fiscal year. Comparable store sales for the month of July were up 5% fo
Dunham Strengthens Product and Development Team
Dunham announced three new additions to the outdoor performance footwear brand including, Heather Kananowicz as Women’s Casual Product Manager, Silas Beebe as Product Designer II and Scott Spearman as Product Developer. All three associates will be based
Gildan Reconfirms Quidance on Strong Fiscal Q3
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported fiscal third quarter net earnings of U.S. $34.1 million or U.S. 57 cents per share, up respectively 30.2% and 29.5% from the third quarter of last year. Gildan had announced on July 12, 2005 that it expected E.P.S. for the
adidas-Salomon Sees Q2 Profit Up a Third on 10% Currency-Neutral Growth
adidas-Salomon reported that second quarter net sales increased 10% on a currency-neutral basis with double-digit improvements coming from all brands and regions except Europe where sales declined 1%. This represents revenue growth of 8% in euro terms for
adidas-Salomon to Acquire Reebok in $3.8 Billion Deal
The Boards of adidas-Salomon AG and Reebok International Ltd. decided that adidas will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Reebok for $59.00 per share in cash.
The offer price represents a premium of 34.2% over the closing price of Reebok’s stock on
Zumiez July Comps Jump 12.7%
Zumiez total net sales for the four-week period ended July 30, 2005 increased 28.4% to $13.7 million, compared to $10.6 million for the four-week period ended July 31, 2004. The company's comparable store sales increased 12.7% for the past month, ver
Fischer and Swix Team up for Nordic Racing Program
Fischer Nordic Racing Manager, Eli Brown, has officially announced the formation of a Fischer / Swix Nordic racing program. The team, to be known as FSx, is in place for the 2005/06 season. The FSx program is made up of three interlinked programs; The At
