February Snow Sports Sales Pull Specialty Retail Out of its Slump…
February was a tough month for equipment sales at specialty retailers, but apparel sales – especially soft shells, managed to pull sales up from the 2% drop reported last month. Sales managed to stay relatively flat for the season-to-date through February
SIA.06 SnowSports Show Already a Sell-Out
The SIA.06 SnowSports Show is officially sold out for the second year in a row. SIA.06 will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the fourth straight year, January 23-26, 2006. To date over 320,000 square feet has been sold with more than 7
The Winter Show Season Wraps Up
The national and regional winter show season has finally come to an end, giving sales managers and reps a much-needed breather before the next round of sales meetings begins. With SIA shifting its show schedule four years ago, many of the winter regional
OBITUARY — Jim O’Brien
Jim O’Brien, founder of O’Brien & Associates, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away April 12 after battling numerous illnesses over the last few years. He was 75 years old.
Mr. O'Brien founded the agency over 35 years ago, covering the Midwest territory.
Sports Authority Sees Lease Accounting Changes Less of an Issue…
The Sports Authority, Inc. on Thursday reported that the expected restatement of its earnings due to changes in lease accounting will decrease EPS by a penny per share in its fiscal fourth quarter ended January 29. For the year, EPS were reduced by two ce
Dolphin Appears Serious in Bid for JOUT Shares…
As previously reported in BOSS_0514, Dolphin Limited Partnership I, a minority investor in Johnson Outdoors, sent a letter two weeks ago to the company stating that they were prepared to offer Johnson Outdoors a transaction that they believe is “superior
Crisafulli Adds His Two Cents on Any Mountain Bankruptcy…
BOSS caught up with former Marmot president Steve Crisafulli to get his perspective on the ongoing Any Mountain bankruptcy, a case in which he is now intimately involved. (see BOSS_0515). In interviews with local papers, Bud Hoffman, the principal owner
Outdoor Industry Takes Message to D.C…
Members of Outdoor Industry Association gathered in Washington, D.C. last week to address several issues critical to the growth of the outdoor industry at the annual Capital Summit. By all accounts, this year was the most successful and most well-run even
Obituary — Jim O’Brien
Jim O’Brien, founder of O’Brien & Associates, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away April 12 after battling numerous illnesses over the last few years. He was 75 years old.
Mr. O'Brien founded the agency over 35 years ago, covering the Midwest territory.
Reebok Walks Away from Roddick, But Wait… There’s More…
Reebok International on Friday confirmed that the company will not re-sign Andy Roddick when his contract expires on May 1, saying the decision came about after assessing what was “best for the business.” Roddick is rumored to be close to a deal with Lac
Mr. Mossimo Wants His Company Back…
Mossimo Giannulli is making a bid to buy back the 35% of his company that is currently outstanding in publicly held shares. He is offering $4.00 per share in cash, representing a 20% premium to the closing price of the company's common stock when th
TSA Reports Lease Accounting Changes; Raises Q1 Guidance
The Sports Authority Inc. on Thursday reported that the expected restatement of its earnings due to changes in lease accounting will decrease EPS by a penny per share in its fiscal fourth quarter ended January 29. For the year, EPS were reduced by two c
Retail Ventures Posts Q4 Loss on Comp Sales Decline
Retail Ventures, Inc., parent of DSW Shoe Warehouse, reported that net sales for the fourth quarter ended January 29 increased 5.8% to $761.9 million from $720.4 million in the year-ago period. Total company comparable store sales for Q4 decreased 1.7%.
Redfeather Promotes Glover to VP of Sales
Bonnie Glover will take over as the new vice president of sales for the Colorado based snowshoe manufacturer, Redfeather Snowshoes. Glover takes over for Kris Koprowski who has left the company to pursue a new employment opportunity. Glover will have over
NRF Sees Sales Rise 6.8% Over Year-Ago For March
In spite of unseasonably cool temperatures, consumers were out buying Easter merchandise last month. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for March (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose a healt
