NSGA Declares Support for Association Health Plan Bill
House committee last week approved legislation that would help small businesses meet rising health insurance costs by authorizing the creation of Association Health Plans. The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) strongly supports this legislation a
Black Diamond Becomes AMGA Diamond Level Sponsor
Black Diamond Equipment has become a Diamond Level Sponsor of the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA). Black Diamond will also be the exclusive partner of the 2005 Rock Guides exams, offering aspirant guides funding and support…
Redfeather Donates Percentage of Profits to NSCD
For the 2004-05 winter seasons, Redfeather marketed a unique snowshoe model called the “Freedom” to benefit the NSCD as well as celebrate its 15th anniversary. A total of 5% of its total sales went to the NSCD as well as an exclusive hangtag created to il
Pund and Farinholt Join Silver Steep Partners
Nathan Pund and Robert Farinholt have joined Silver Steep Partners just a few months after Sally McCoy launched the specialty outdoor and active lifestyle financial advisory firm. Pund and Farinholt, formerly with RBC Capital Markets, bring years of Wall
Rossignol Announces Expected Loss in 2004-05; Shares Suspended Due to Quiksilver Deal
Approaching the end of season 2004/05, Rossignol announced a preliminary report as to the operations and perspectives of the results for the current fiscal year will be released. First estimates on the winter sports equipment sector show a slight increase
Quiksilver to Acquire Rossignol in $320 million Stock Buy-out
Quiksilver announced an agreement in principle to acquire the Rossignol Group SA. The Rossignol Group owns and operates a diversified portfolio of premier brands including Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange and Look in winter sports, as well as Cleveland Golf. Th
Senior Product Manager — Variflex
Variflex is seeking a Senior Product Manager to be responsible for the development of a sporting goods product line. This includes working with designers to create the product concept as well as working with the factory on product specifications. The Sr.
Sea Otter Classic Promotes Recreation in N. Calif. Schools
World class athletes from the Sea Otter Classic take to the schools to promote physical activity and participation in bicycling. The program is one of many supported by the Cypress Youth Fund, Sea Otter Classic’s philanthropic arm, and is aimed at helping
Shoe Pavilion Swings to Profit in Q4 on 14.7% Comp Sales Gain
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. reported net income of $1.0 million, or 14 cents per fully diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended January 1, 2005, compared to a net loss of $60,000, a loss of a penny per share, on a restated basis for the year-ago period. Net sa
Wilson Racquet Sports Expands Customer Service Hours; Gets Nod for Best Service
Wilson Racquet Sports is expanding their #1 rated customer service call center to now include Saturdays and expanded weekday hours for the upcoming spring & summer seasons, which generally marks the peak of tennis participation throughout the United State
Mountainsmith Appoints New VP Sales; Novak to Exit
Mountainsmith has appointed Gareth Richards as the new vice president of sales, effective April 15, 2005. Richards takes over for Peter Novak who is leaving the company to take advantage of a new opportunity to further advance his career. Gareth will hav
CenterStone Technologies Adds Malone Auto Racks to Client List
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced the availability of Malone Auto Racks on the company’s online sales order management software application. The CenterStone Technologies sales order management system will provide Malone dealers with a 24/7 access w
February Retail Sales Up 4.4% According to NRF
Retail sales continued to grow last month during a typically slow selling season. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for February rose a solid 4.4% over last year and increased 0.3% seasonally adjusted over January. N
WSA February Show Increases Attendance by 30%
The World Shoe Association captured 33,286 registered participants at its February 2005 event, which is a 30% increase over the February 2004 event. New buyer attendance reached a record 7,126 at the show in February — more than twice the average of the
Retail Ventures Posts Disappointing Preliminary Numbers
Retail Ventures, Inc. has increased the ceiling under its revolving credit facility to $425 million. The company also posted preliminary, unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended January 29, 2005. The quarter saw a net loss
