SMS Clothing Hires New Reps
SMS Clothing announced the appointment of two new reps to cover key regions in Canada and the US. Bill Reeves is now covering the Ontario area and Brian Healy is now covering CO, UT, NM, WY…
Forzani Fourth Quarter Sales Off 2.3% Due to Ski and Snowboard Weakness
The Forzani Group's fourth quarter total revenues were $274.3 million, a decrease of 2.3% from the prior year. Corporate store revenues, at $229.5 million, were 4.1% below last year's revenues of $239.2 million. Corporate comparable stores sales
Veltec Finalizes SnowSports Rep Force
On the heels of their acquisition of Briko’s North American distribution and launch into the Snow Sports market at last month’s SIA Show, Veltec has finalized their new team of SnowSports Sales Representatives. Veltec’s SnowSports Division is comprised of
Davidson Takes Over as Bell Canoe’s Sales Manager
Bell Canoe Works has filled its Sales Manager vacancy. Dennis Davidson joined the Princeton, MN canoe company on February 1. Davidson assumes the role vacated by Craig Johnson who was with the company for six years. Davidson is an ACA Open Canoe Instructo
Thorlos’ and Backpacker Magazine’s Silent Auction Supports AHS
At the recent Outdoor Retailer Trade Show, Thorlos partnered with Backpacker Magazine to sponsor a silent auction of outdoor gear, with all proceeds benefiting the National Trails Fund. Thorlos also hosted its sock trade-in with a twist; $1 was donated to
LaSportiva and Trail Runner Magazine Launch Race Series
LaSportiva has teamed up with Trail Runner Magazine to present the 2005 Trail Runner Trophy Series featuring a Grand Prize, all-expense-paid trip to the 2006 Dolomite Race in the Sky. This trail-racing series features more than 130 races all over the Uni
Sport-Haley Posts Fiscal Q2 Loss on Higher Close-Out Sales
Sport-Haley, Inc. reported net sales for the fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2004 were $5.0 million, an increase of 5% from net sales of $4.8 million for the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. The increase in net sales for Q2 was primarily d
Rocky Relies on Military Sales for Record Revenues…
Rocky Shoes and Boots capitalized on U.S. military sales to post a fourth quarter sales increase of 12.6% to $32.9 million compared to $29.2 million a year ago. Military sales made up 17.3%, or $5.7 million, of Rocky’s business for the quarter, compared t
Cabela’s Posts Solid Q4 Despite Heavier Promotions, Year-Ago Hamburg Opening…
Cabela's Inc. was touting its multi-channel selling model last week as it reported fourth quarter and full-year results for 2004. The retailer, which has built a balanced business across its Direct, Retail, and Financial Services segments, posted $5
Zumiez Files Papers to Take Company Public…
Zumiez looks to be quickly exercising an exit strategy probably put in place when Brentwood Capital re-capped the business back in 2002, when they took a 41% stake in the action sports retailer and added needed fuel to get them to an IPO in less than thre
As Southeastern EORA Show Gains More National Attention…
The Eastern Outdoor Reps Association and the Southern Winter Reps Association had some surprises in store for anyone who attended their regional trade show in Greenville, S.C. last week. Over 600 different brands were represented by 155 sales reps and si
Collegiate Pacific Acquires Salkeld Sports
Collegiate Pacific has signed a letter of intent to acquire Salkeld and Sons Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Salkeld is a premiere team sports distributor in the state of Ill. with particular concentration on the Chicago-Land area. The C
Intrawest Explores Strategic Alternatives for Mammoth Mtn.
At the request of Mr. Dave McCoy, founder and controlling shareholder of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area has engaged Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin as their exclusive financial advisor to explore strategic alternatives to enhance the v
Volvo Women’s SportsDesign Awards Announced
Nearly 1,000 people were on hand to watch the crowning of the seven Volvo Women’s SportsDesign Award winners. They were selected from 281 entrants from around the world by an esteemed panel of judges.
Rocky’s Income Climbs 4.2% on Sales Increase of 12.6%
Rocky Shoes & Boots fourth quarter net sales increased 12.6% to a record $32.9 million compared to $29.2 million for the corresponding period a year ago. Net income rose 4.2% to a record $2.2 million versus net income of $2.1 million last year. Diluted ea
