Garmin Rebounds on Boost from Outdoor/Fitness
Following a lackluster performance in the first quarter, Garmin Ltd., posted an overall 9% growth in total sales for the second quarter of 2010…
Dorel Sees Container Shortage Undermines Schwinn Mass Retail Campaign
Double-digit growth in the sales of Cannondale bicycles, parts and accessories drove revenues up 7.9% to $214.9 million at Dorel Industries Inc.’s Recreational/Leisure division in the second quarter…
Garmin Rebounds on Boost from Outdoor/Fitness
Following a lackluster performance in the first quarter, Garmin Ltd., posted an overall 9% growth in total sales for the second quarter of 2010. ..
Census of Retail: 2002-2007 Sporting Goods Store Sales Up 38%
Sporting goods store sales grew 38% in the United States during the five-year period 2002-2007, according to an NSGA analysis of just-released U.S. Census of Retail data…
Amer Sports Narrows Q2 Loss on Strength from Wilson Brand, EMEA Region
Sports equipment maker Amer Sports Corp., whose brands include Salomon, Wilson, Suunto, and Precor, among others, reported losses narrowed significantly due to a bump in sales for the second quarter ended June 30. Management said total company sales edged
Escalade Sports Triples Net Income on Sales Increase, Improved Margins
Similar to the company’s first quarter results, Escalade saw revenues for its sporting goods segment climb 9.3% for the fiscal second quarter ended July 10…
Big 5 Sees Slight Q2 Profit Gain on Improved Gross Margins
Following on a pre-announcement that warned of lower-than-expected results for the second fiscal quarter ended July 4, Big 5 Sporting Goods reported that Q2 sales inched up 1.8% to $219.8 million while same-store sales were down 0.5% for the period…
House Approves Full Funding for LWCF
The House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that will grant full and guaranteed funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund…
Outdoor Industry Regains its Mojo at ORSM 2010
With attendance figures rebounding in the double-digits, Outdoor Retailer Summer 2010 proved to be a testament to the health of the outdoor specialty industry. Now, the debate ensues about how much of the show's success was due to the improving econo
Sport Chalet Boosts Fiscal First Quarter Margins on Improved Conditions
Citing increases in team sales and the company’s e-commerce divisions, Sport Chalet posted a 0.4% sales increase to $79.7 million from $79.4 million a year ago. The increase, however, was partially offset by a slight decrease in comparable store sal
Columbia to Acquire OutDry Technologies
Columbia Sportswear Company signed an agreement to acquire OutDry Technologies S.r.l., which owns the intellectual property and other assets comprising the OutDry brand and related business, via a cash purchase from Nextec S.r.l., based near Milan, Italy.
Johnson Outdoors Gets Fiscal Q3 Boost From Fishing and Camping
Johnson Outdoors reported sales for the fiscal third quarter ended July 2 rose 7.9% to $124.0 million compared to $114.9 million in the prior year period as robust growth in marine electronics and outdoor equipment more than made up for declining sales of
Jetboil Files Patent Suit Against Primus
Jetboil Incorporated based in Manchester, NH has filed suit against Swedish-based Primus AB, along with parent company Fenix Outdoor AB, Brunton Outdoor, Inc, and NA Gear LLC, in Delaware federal court for infringement of Jetboil’s issued patents un
Jarden Outdoors Q2 Operating Profit Jumps on Coleman and Pure Fishing Gains
Jarden Corp’s Outdoor Solutions segment saw sales rise 9.1% to $695.8 million for the second quarter ended June 30 from $637.8 million in the year-ago period. Sales were primarily driven by increases from Coleman, both domestically and international
DealerCamp Draws 120 Shops and 53 Brands
More than 450 manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, media and advocates convened at the inaugural DealerCamp, July 29-31 at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, according to event organizer Lifeboat Events. DealerCamp is designed to bring together bicycl
