Delta Apparel Reports Preliminary Fiscal Q2 Results
Delta Apparel, Inc. expects net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 to be approximately $49 million, an increase of approximately 8% from the prior year's second quarter of $45.6 million. Net income is expected to be in the range of $1.0 to $
Big 5 Fourth Quarter Comps Rise 2.6%
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported that net sales for the 14 weeks ended January 2, 2005 increased 13.4% to $217.6 million from $191.8 million for the corresponding 13-week fourth quarter of fiscal 2003. On a comparative 13-week basis for both fis
Volkl Apparel Hires Bruce Marsh as Midwest Rep
After successfully launching the ski wear line in the US for 04/05, Völkl Performance Ski Wear has added a rep in the Mid West to round out their sales force to 7 just in time for the 05/06 selling season. Bruce Marsh will cover the states of Illinois, Io
TOKO to cease production of cross-country ski poles
The Executive Board of Mammut Sports Group AG has decided to cease production of Toko cross-country ski poles in order to be able to concentrate more fully on the manufacture and distribution of waxing and cleaning products, the core competency of the Tok
OR Switches to Sustainable Energy for Winter Market
Outdoor Retailer recently confirmed it will power the upcoming Winter Market tradeshow with “100% Green Power” or electricity generated from environmentally preferable renewable energy sources such as solar, wind or geothermal powered energy. For Winter
Cascade Designs Donates Water Treatment Systems to Tsunami Relief
Millions of tsunami survivors are now at risk of contracting typhoid fever, cholera, leptospirosis, hepatitis A and other diseases, because they lack access to clean drinking water. Protecting survivors from waterborne and communal diseases is one of the
Tail Adds New Golf Reps in Southeast
Tail, Inc. is pleased to announce that Vicki Lockhart of David Lockhart and Associates will be representing golf in Georgia and Northern Alabama. Mark Wigley will be covering Southern Alabama in addition to his current territory of Louisiana, Mississippi,
Foot Locker Makes Senior Management Moves; Daly Rejoins Company
Foot Locker announced that Nick Grayston has been promoted to president and CEO of its Foot Locker U.S. division, succeeding Tim Finn who is retiring from the company. The Company also has named Keith Daly president and CEO of its Lady Foot Locker divisi
OIA Member Companies Pledge $1.4 million to Disaster Relief
As the eleven nations devastated by the Tsunami begin the arduous process of rebuilding, they will rely heavily on the kindness of people around the world. Outdoor Industry Association is pleased to report that as part of that kindness, to date, we know o
Thule Hires Former Yakima Exec as VP Biz Dev
Thule announced the hiring of Chris Dannewitz as V.P. of Business Development, effective immediately. Dannewitz will be responsible for researching and identifying strategic acquisitions and assisting in the development and implementation of product, bra
Deckers to Exceed Sales and Earnings Guidance
Deckers announced that based on the continued strong demand for its UGG product line, improved deliveries from its factories and solid retail sell-through, it now expects to exceed the high-end of both its previously announced sales guidance range of $55
Epstein to Lead New Le Coq Sportif Effort in U.S.
Olivier Jacques, Chairman of Le Coq Sportif International, announced that the illustrious French sportswear brand will launch its prestigious footwear and apparel collections in North America in Fall 2005. The North America launch is a result of a collab
T3K Moves to New HQ; Adds Athletes to Team
T3K, a manufacturer of premium performance apparel,
has moved larger operational facilities located in Kearny, New Jersey effective immediately. The new space will become the company’s national headquarters and central distribution hub. In other T3K new
Sport Supply in Partnership Deal with GSI Commerce
Sport Supply Group, Inc. is expanding its consumer-direct product offering through an agreement with GSI Commerce Inc. GSI Commerce operates e-commerce sites for some of the nation's largest and best-known sporting goods retailers. The agreement pr
NSGA Offers Brand Share Reports
Footwear brand share reports covering 19 types of athletic and sports footwear are now available and may be ordered from the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) at special pre-publication discounts, which will be available through February…