Conservation Aliance Launches New Phase with Money from Keen Grant
Sixteen years ago, a group of outdoor business leaders began the Conservation Alliance. Since then, the Alliance has grown into a unique funding source for grassroots conservation groups as the only environmental grantmaker whose funds come from the non-m
Lotto 2004 Sales Increase Slightly in Challenging Environment
Sales of Lotto brand products around the world ended 2004 at €256 million ($318.4 mm), up slightly from the sales figures posted in 2003 of €255 million ($336.8 mm). The Mediterranean area gave the strongest performance in terms of proportion of sales: th
Quiksilver Second Quarter Income Jumps 25% with 32% Sales Gain
Quiksilver's consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 32% to $426.9 million as compared to fiscal 2004 second quarter consolidated net revenues of $322.6 million. Consolidated net income for the second quarter of fisc
Spalding Rolls Out Global Brand Marketing Strategy
Spalding is introducing a new worldwide vision to unify and grow its well known, 129-year old business. In addition to expanding its predominant position in basketball, the high quality sporting goods manufacturer plans to expand its business in existing
Tim Maloney Sales Named Schutt Sports’ Agency of the Year
Schutt Sports is pleased to announce the recipients of their 2004 annual sales agency awards. The winners were officially announced at Schutt’s Spring Sales Meeting in St. Louis. Leading the way as the Agency of the Year for 2004 is Tim Maloney Sales. M
Deckers Cuts Q2 Earnings Guidance in Half
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has revised its sales and earnings guidance for the second quarter and full fiscal year 2005. For the second quarter Deckers now expects to report net sales in the range of $38 million to $39 million and diluted earnings per sh
Etonic Brings Running and Walking In-House; Taps Martin Keen for Design
Etonic Worldwide will have a new line of running and walking styles ready to launch in July 2005 designed by consultant Martin Keen, the original designer of the very successful Keen footwear brand. The shoes will begin shipping to retailers in January 2
Access Fund Fights Against Oak Flat Closure
The Arizona congressional delegation is set to introduce a land exchange bill into Congress that could lead to the destruction of the Oak Flat climbing area east of Phoenix and result in the largest climbing closure in history. The Access Fund is asking f
EN-R-G Foods Hires Spector as National Sales manager
EN-R-G Foods, manufacturer of Honey Stinger energy bars and gel, recently hired Adam Spector as national sales manager. Spector spent several years managing sales for Dermatone in the bike, outdoor and ski categories. Shortly after starting at EN-R-G Food
G.I. Joe’s Appoints Three to Apparel Merchandising Team
G.I. Joe's announced three new apparel merchandising positions. Susan Kara has been named Apparel Buyer for Athletic Clothing and Workwear; Krista Holman was promoted to Merchandiser for Athletics, Workwear and Hunting Apparel; and Lori Strait was p
OIA Releases Top Line Retail Sales Report
Outdoor Industry Association announced the availability of its most recent “Top Line Retail Sales Report Detailed Findings” which is published bi-annually for OIA members. According to this study, 2004 dollar sales of outdoor recreation products through
Horny Toad Inks Deal with F3 Distribution
Horny Toad has selected F3 Distribution as their Canadian brand partner. The announcement concludes an extensive process for Horny Toad, in which the brand sought out a partner who could support growing demand within a highly competitive and geographicall
Lafuma Completes Oxbow Acquisition
Under the terms of a Share Acquisition Contract signed on June 1, 2005, between LAFUMA and TEAHUPOO (an investment fund subsidiary advised by ARGOS SODITIC), as well as certain shareholder managers of OXBOW, LAFUMA acquired 2.4 million OXBOW shares on Jun
Gramicci Hires Dessinger as National Sales Manager
Joe Dessinger has been named national sales manager of the Gramicci brand, a long-time mainstay of the outdoor sportswear sector. A 23-year veteran of the apparel field, Dessinger will oversee an independent sales force and be responsible for all customer
Rawlings and Matrix Trade Shots in the New Hit “Bag Wars: Episode III”
In a messy fight between a brand and a licensee, K2, Inc. and Rawlings last week filed papers asking for a new trial in a breach of contract suit case that saw Matrix Group Ltd, Rawlings’ bag licensee, awarded approximately $8.7 million by a jury earlier
