SGMA: Wholesale U.S. Sporting Goods Sales Top $52.2 Billion for 2004
According SGMA International's Recreation Market Report, sales of sporting goods equipment, sports apparel, and athletic footwear at wholesale in the U.S. were $52.2 billion in 2004, up 4.2% over the 2003 mark. Equipment sales were also up for the y
Gander Expands Credit Facility by $50 Million
Gander Mountain Company announced that it has expanded its credit facility with Fleet Retail Group, LLC, a Bank of America company. The facility was increased from $225 million to $275 million as permitted under the terms of the agreement, which was signe
Congressman Proposes Sale of 15 National Parks; OIA and Sierra Club Opposed
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association and Carl Pope, Sierra Club Executive Director
both isssued seperate statements in response to Representative Pombo’s (R, 11th-CA) proposed legislation to sell off 15 National Parks for commercial
Seattle Sports Enters Bike Market
With over 20 years knowledge and experience in creating dry bags, Seattle Sports is taking their dry bag expertise and introducing it to the cycling market. With their main offices in Seattle, a city that has been voted by Bicycling Magazine as one of th
Mtn. Khakis Inks Deal with Land Rover and US National Whitewater Center
Exactly a month after their second consecutive successful Outdoor Retailer, Mountain Khakis are rolling into the prime pant season with continued momentum and growth in the outdoor specialty market. Mountain Khakis has delivered to 110 new stores since Ju
Stride Rite Posts Solid Q3 on Strong Owned-Retail and Sperry Results
The Stride Rite Corporation reported that net sales for the fiscal third quarter ended September 2 were $146.2 million, an increase of 4% from the net sales of $140.4 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2004. Net income for the third quarter total
Asics Corp. to Open New Apparel Subsidiary in Japan
Reports out of Japan have Asics Corporation setting up an apparel design and production subsidiary called Asics Ubik Creation, which will commence operation in October. The move will apparently lead to the closure of its current women's sportswear s
Martinez Appointed to Deckers’ Board
Angel Martinez was appointed to the Deckers Outdoor Corporation Board of Directors, effective September 16, 2005. He had previously been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer on April 11, 2005…
Dragon hires Mike Tobia as Global Team Manager
Dragon Optical hired Mike Tobia as Global Team Manager for both Snow and Wake divisions. Mike joins Dragon fresh from a career as a professional snowboarder with an experienced background in marketing and communications…
Axcent Sports to Bring Descente Run and Bike Apparel to Europe
Axcent Sports, the exclusive supplier of Descente cycle, run, triathlon and fitness apparel in the USA and Canada has been granted an extended license in the same categories for all of Europe including many non-EU nations, as well as Australia, New Zealan
Sports Chalet Shareholders Ratify Measures
Sport Chalet, Inc. announced the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held September 20, 2005. Shareholders approved a number of measures, including the election of three directors, an increase in the number of outstanding shares and the creation
European Footwear Vendors Take Issue with EU Anti-Dumping Probe
The European Branded Footwear Coalition, representing many highly regarded European and global footwear brands, today warned of the detrimental impact of the current European anti-dumping investigation being conducted targeting leather footwear and the ha
Pony Signs Ricky Davis to Endorsement Deal
PONY International announced that Boston Celtics' forward Ricky Davis has signed with PONY to endorse the brand for the re-launch of its performance basketball line in fall 2005. The arrangement includes a signature Ricky Davis basketball shoe, point
Wilson Receives SPARC Award
Buyers and merchandise managers from the top 150 mass-market retailers have bestowed on Wilson Sporting Goods Co. a 2005 SPARC Award. Based on a recent poll of leading retail executives by DSN Retailing Today, the accolade recognizes Wilson for its servic
SkiNH Members Elect Goddard as Chairman
Greg Goddard, general manager of Gunstock Mountain Resort, was elected to a 4 year term as chairman of SkiNH at their annual meeting held at the National Ski Areas Association regional convention at Bretton Woods. Goddard, a 25 year veteran of the ski ind
