Pearl Izumi Deploys CenterStone B2B Software
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., a Denver-based developer of Web software and services for managing sales orders, has successfully deployed its business-to-business sales order management software for Pearl Izumi. Pearl Izumi chose CenterStone as its partn
Play it Again Sports Parent Sees Q3 Net Dip on Lower Revenues
Winmark Corporation, parent company to Play it Again Sports, reported net income for the third quarter ended September 25, 2004 of $1.0 million, or 15 cents per share diluted, compared to net income of $1.1 million, or 17 cents per share diluted, in the t
Salomon to Supply China Ski Association
Salomon has signed a three-year contract that makes it the official supplier to the China Ski Association. The purpose of the contract is to equip Chinese competitors in downhill skiing, Nordic skiing and snowboarding and to enable them to take advantage
Sport-Haley Appoints Chairman of the Board
The Sport-Haley, Inc. Board of Directors has appointed Ronald J. Norick, a current director, as Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board position was newly-created by the Company through an amendment of its Bylaws. Chairman of the Board is a non-e
Pacific Sunwear Brings in AandF Vet to Run Business
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. announced that Seth Johnson will join its board of directors and be named COO on Nov. 1, 2004, and transition to CEO on April 1, 2005. Current CEO Greg Weaver will transition to the executive chairman role on April 1, 20
Crissafuli to Head New Apparel Unit for K2 Inc.; Martin takes Marmot Reins
K2 Inc. announced the appointment of Mark Martin as Division President of Marmot.. Mr. Martin succeeds Steve Crisafulli, who will assume a new role for K2 Inc. to lead the development of the technical apparel platform. Mr. Martin, who has been with Marmo
Technology Boosts the Backcountry Market…
Two weeks ago, BOSS presented the first part of this three part series on emerging trends in the Fall SnowSports Market. Part I covered the ski apparel market, the influence of urban fashion on SnowSports and the increasingly productive Women’s market.
Herbst to Retire from Arc’Teryx CEO Post
Tom Herbst will resign as CEO at ARC’TERYX Equipment Inc. effective January 31, 2005. Herbst, most of whose 30+ years in the outdoor industry were at the helm of Mountain Equipment Co-op, joined ARC’TERYX as a shareholder and adviser in 1998. He became
Billabong International Appoints New CFO
Billabong International Limited has appointed Craig White as the company’s chief financial officer. Mr White is currently the division finance director, South Pacific and Korea Division, for The Coca-Cola Company. The appointment is effective from Novem
Billabong Acquires Palmers Surf Company; Enters Footwear Business
Billabong International Limited has acquired Kustom surf shoes as part of the purchase of Palmers Surf company. The transaction includes the purchase of the 15-year-old Palmers surf wax and surf accessories business, as well as the four-year-old Kustom s
adidas Continues Building NBA Roster; Inks Billups
Detroit Piston's guard Chauncey Billups and adidas have reached a multi-year partnership agreement. Terms of the deal were not revealed.
Fenway Completes Merger of Bell and Riddell
Fenway Partners, Inc., a leading private equity firm with investments in the middle market, has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Bell Sports Corporation, combining it with Riddell Sports Group, which Fenway purchased in June of 2003. The
Collegiate Pacific to Sees Shift in Kesslers Deal
Collegiate Pacific on Thursday stated that its shareholder equity will increase by $7.25 million due to a change in a guarantee provision in the comapny's acquisition of Kesslers Team Sports. The Dickman family – previous owners of Kessler Team Spor
Vail Resorts Mtn. Revenue Grows 7.8% in FY 2004
Vail Resorts' Mountain revenue for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2004 was $500.4 million, a $36.3 million, or 7.8%, increase from $464.1 million for the comparable period last year. Mountain expense increased $2.5 million, or 0.7%, to $369.0 millio
Deckers Inks Ugg Licensing Agreement with Fownes Brothers
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has entered into a license agreement with Fownes Brothers, Inc. for the sale of UGG Australia branded cold weather accessories in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Fownes Brothers, Inc. will design, manufactu
