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Confluence Solidifies Brand Positioning…

Following their recent acquisition of Watermark’s watersports division, Confluence has finalized the positioning for its brands, creating a structure that is designed to allow the company to distribute multiple brands across multiple channels. For any man

Confluence Solidifies Brand Positioning…

Following their recent acquisition or Watermark’s watersports division, Confluence has finalized the positioning for its brands, creating a structure that is designed to allow the company to distribute multiple brands across multiple channels. For any man

Sugoi Acquired by Cannondale…

In a move that took many in the specialty run and bicycle apparel industry by surprise, Cannondale announced that it will acquire Sugoi Performance Apparel for an undisclosed amount. This is an especially curious move by Sugoi, who has been consistently g

Rolf Prima Recalls Vigor and Elan Rear Wheels

Rolf Prima is recalling 2003 Rolf Prima Vigor and Elan rear wheels because the freehub mechanism can malfunction causing no resistance when pedaling. Although no injuries have been reported, this could cause riders to lose balance and fall. These 2003 Rol

Ellms and Winther Merge to Form Pinnacle Outdoor Group

Hal Ellms & Ben Winther are pleased to announce the merger of their North East sales agencies. The partners bring 30 + years of combined Outdoor Industry experience to the new entity which goes by the name of Pinnacle Outdoor Group Inc….

Huffy Reports $16.4 million in May Sales

Huffy Corporation reported results for the month ended June 4 in a form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Sales for the month were $16.4 million or $125.8 million since filing for bankruptcy protection in October. Gross margin for th

Luxotica Acquires Optical Chain in China

Luxottica Group will acquire Xueliang Optical, the leading premium optical chain in Beijing, China. Luxottica Group will acquire 100 percent of the equity interest in Beijing Xueliang Optical Technology Co. Ltd. for a purchase price of RMB 169 million (ap

Sport Chalet Posts Another Solid Performance…

Sport Chalet doubled its earnings in the fiscal fourth quarter March 31, raising the contribution to the bottom line by more than a third for the full year results. The SoCal-based retailer, which has been expanding its reach into NorCal and surrounding

Nike Inc. Lays Out Opportunity for Global Multi-Brand Strategy…

After a rather tepid presentation of some arguably outstanding results on their earnings conference call on Monday (SEW_0526), Nike management on Tuesday took some of their biggest investors and some influential analysts through their detailed plans for t

DSW and Volcom Rock the Market with Hot IPO’s…

The positioning of the two brands couldn’t be more different but the results were similar as DSW Shoe Warehouse and Volcom both hit the road running in the public market last week and never looked back. DSW debuted on Wednesday, pricing at $19 a share, o

Huffy May Become Private, Chinese-Owned Company…

After nine months under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Huffy Corp. last week provided some guidance on its plans for reorganization. HUF filed papers with the SEC pertaining to an “agreement in principle” between Huffy and a group of creditors includ

Recall: Nautilus Excercise Benches

Nautilus Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a voluntary repair recall of about 10,000 Nautilus NT 1020 Exercise Benches. The company is requesting that consumers stop using the exercise benches immediately an

Golf Galaxy Establishing Upper Midwest as Golf Retail Mecca…

Golf Galaxy reported that net sales for the fiscal first quarter ended May 28 increased 52.6% to $58.6 million from $38.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Net sales from new stores opened in the current or prior fiscal year contributed $15.4

Sales Representatives – Kayland

Kayland, an Italian manufacturer of performance mountaineering, backpacking, and hiking shoes, is looking to take “a step ahead” in the US market. We are seeking seasoned sales professionals to help us build the Kayland brand in the following terri