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Fischer Doubles Office and Warehouse Space

Fischer Skis U.S. is expanding into a new location in Manchester, N.H. fifteen miles from its current location in Concord, N.H. Fischer will break ground this June on the new building and it will be completed by the end of December 2004. It will encompass

Nautilus CEO Consolidates Control; Founder to Retire

The Nautilus Group, Inc. has announced that Chairman Brian Cook will retire effective March 1st, 2004 from his position as Chairman and member of the Board of Directors. Gregg Hammann, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to assume the

Saucony Fiscal 2003 Net Income Jumps 62% on 2% Sales Gain

Saucony, Inc. reported that fourth quarter net income increased 83% to $1.5 million, compared to $806,000 in the fourth quarter of 2002. Diluted EPS increased to $0.21 per Class A share and $0.24 per Class B share in Q4, compared to diluted EPS of $0.12 p

Reebok Inks MLB Footwear License Deal

Major League Baseball Properties and Reebok International Ltd. have reached a multi-year, global licensing agreement which will make Reebok the MLB Authentic Collection official supplier of footwear. This new agreement brings Reebok into the Major League

SnowSports Sales at Specialty Lag Industry as Average Prices Fall

According to the SnowSports Industries America Retail Audit, sales at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 1.1% for the August through December period compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $1.06 billion in sales compared to $1.05 bi

Chains Again Outpace Market in STD SnowSports Sales

Overall sales for the entire winter sport market (including specialty and chain stores), increased slightly by 1.47% in dollars to $1.35 billion compared to $1.33 billion in 2002 for the holiday period of August through December according to the SnowSport

Brass Eagle Settles Patent Infringement Suit

Pursuit Marketing Inc. announced the settlement of the R.P.Sherer, PMI lawsuit against Arkansas based Brass Eagle Inc., for infringement of three patents covering the process involved to produce Marballizer brand of paintballs and a trade dress infringeme

TSA Hires New Brand Strategy Firm

Watt International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Envoy Communications Group Inc. announced that it has been selected by North America's largest sporting goods retailer, Sports Authority, Inc., as its branding and design agency of record…

Phoenix Footwear Q4 Sales Up 53% with 10% Organic Growth

Phoenix Footwear Group announced consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 27, 2003. Net sales for the fourth quarter totaled $11.3 million versus $7.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2002, an increase of $3.9 million or

Sportsman’s Guide Net Earnings Up 53.3% on 8.6% Sales Increase

The Sportsman's Guide reported results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2003 that were at the high end of the Company's most recent guidance. Sales for the quarter were $71.7 million, an increase over the $66.3 million

Footstar Announces Possible Bankruptcy

Footstar, Inc. reported that it has received a waiver and extension until February 27, 2004 of the requirement to provide financial statements to the syndicate of banks, led by Fleet National Bank, that provide the Company's $345 million senior secur

LaCrosse Posts 35% Profit Gain in Q4 on 5.8% Sales Increase

LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported consolidated net sales increased to $27.3 million, from $25.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2002, an increase of 5.8%. Consolidated net income increased to $1.1 million, or $0.19 per share, compared to consolidated net

Russell Reports Flat Q4 Net Income on Charges; Net Sales Dip 2.0%

Russell Corporation reported fiscal 2003-fourth quarter net income of $14.5 million, or 44 cents per diluted share, compared to $14.5 million, or 45 cents per diluted share, in the prior year. Excluding certain one-time charges, net income in Q4 would hav

Ron Page Takes Over at North American VauDe Distributor

Bill Sweedler, President and CEO, Windsong Inc., recently appointed Ron Page as the new President of Windsong Outdoor, LLC, the exclusive distributor of the VAUDE brand of authentic outdoor apparel and gear in the United States. Page, formerly the Senior

Fila Parent Names Wynne New CEO; Erb to Head Marketing

Steve Wynne has been named President and CEO of SBI International, Ltd, parent copany of Fila. He was formerly President/CEO of adidas America, Inc. Wynne will assume global responsibility for all operating companies including Fila and Ciesse Piumini.