Sport Chalet Gets Comfy Up North…
Sport Chalet pointed to “more seasonable” winter weather at the resorts frequented by their customers as well as an “improved economic climate” for a strong fourth quarter that finished off a turnaround year for the 31 store chain based outside Los Angele
The New Sports Authority Getting More Specialty Focused with Product…
Since the day the rumors started flying about a potential merger between Gart Sports and The Sports Authority there has been an ongoing debate about which of the two divergent personalities would be assumed by the new national sporting goods retail entity
The Street Backs Off Sporting Goods Sector Despite Tremendous Returns in First Quarter…
Vendor companies in the sporting goods industry continued to find new ways to spike profits in the first quarter of 2004. Even the hardlines segment is getting into the act as net income there outpaced sales growth for the first time since Q1 last year
CamelBak Promotes Rounds to Nat’l Sales Mgr.
CamelBak has promoted John Rounds to National Sales Manager of their U.S. Recreational Division. Rounds will lead an experienced sales team into a phase of continued growth for CamelBak’s recreational division. He will be responsible for managing all of
Giancarlo Zanatta Leaves Lotto Board to Focus on Technica
The Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. board of directors met recently to confirm the addition of Giacomo Vaccari, who replaces Giancarlo Zanatta in the Company’s administrative body. Zanatta’s departure from Lotto has therefore been formally concluded. Zannatta,
Currency FX Rates Limit Rossignol’s Full Year Sales…
Rossignol closed the books on the company’s 2004 fiscal year, which ended in March, reporting a 1.1% decline in sales when measured in Euros, down from €484.9 million ($482.0 mm) in 2003 to €479.4 million ($563.7 mm) for the past year. With over half of i
Outlast Acquires Frisby Assets; Litigation Continues…
After nearly three years of legal battles over patent infringement between Outlast Technologies and Frisby Technologies over the rights to “Phase Change Materials”, Outlast has bought substantially all of the assets of its competitor…
Cabela’s Keeps the Momentum Going…
Cabela’s continues to see its Retail business capture a larger part of a fast-growing business as the big-box outdoor recreation retailer prepares for its pending IPO. Cabela’s is poised to partake of the same success experienced by rival Gander Mountain
New TSA Getting Closer to the Gart Model…
Doug Morton, vice chairman and CEO of The Sports Authority, will temporarily assume the chief merchant role as the retailer looks for a replacement for Elliott Kerbis after the president and chief merchant resigned last week. Morton pointed to five “very
Outlast Acquires Frisby Assets; Litigation Continues…
After nearly three years of legal battles over patent infringement between Outlast Technologies and Frisby Technologies over the rights to “Phase Change Materials”, Outlast has bought substantially all of the assets of its competitor…
Cabela’s Keeps the Momentum Going…
Cabela’s continues to see its Retail business capture a larger part of its fast-growing business as the big-box outdoor recreation retailer prepares for its pending IPO. Cabela’s is poised to partake of the same success experienced by rival Gander Mounta
Yue Yuen Closer to Providing One-Stop-Shopping for Vendors…
Yue Yuen is moving beyond footwear and apparel and into bags and accessories. The Taiwan based manufacturer has acquired a 30% stake in Prosperous Industrial Holdings Limited, an OEM/ODM manufacturer of sports bags, luggage, golf bags, hand bags and trave
Currency FX Rates Limit Rossignol’s Full Year Sales…
Rossignol closed the books on the company’s 2004 fiscal year, which ended in March. The group showed a 1.1% decline in sales when measured in Euros, down from €484.9 million ($482.0 mm) in 2003 to €479.4 million ($563.7 mm) for the past year. With over ha
Burton Hires First Creative Director of Women’s Marketing and Product
Burton's first Creative Director of Women's Marketing and Product, Grace Patrick has started her new job at Burton and is splitting time between the company's headquarters in Burlington, Vermont and its new California office in Irvine. Burt
Russell Signs Deal with Australian Open
Russell Athletic has formed a new partnership with the Australian Open tennis tournament. The agreement involves developing and marketing an exclusive line of Australian Open athletic apparel and providing uniforms for the tournament's more than 800
