Marker Völkl Group Looks to Expand in Key Markets
According to a company statement, Marker Völkl Group is on track to increase sales in key markets this year. Völkl earned a solid 13% share of the global ski market in 2009 and ranked fourth in terms of value in a comparison of international ski makers, a
The Paddlesports Industry Sees Continued Change in Trade Associations
While new drama unfolded at the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) and the Paddlesports Industry Association (PIA), last week the newly minted Paddlesports Working Group at Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) forged on with plans for a meeting at the
Overall 2009 Recreational Fishing License Sales Up
In 2009, more anglers got out of the house and out on the water as fishing license sales rose by 4.7% in states that participate in the fishing license sales index released by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the American Sportfish
Browning Grants License to ALPS for Camping Gear
Browning said ALPS Mountaineering will be marketing a line of sleeping bags, air pads, tents, and camp furniture under the Browning Camping line…
Kressler Takes Over at NASGW
Shooting industry veteran Mark Kresser took the reins at the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) effective January 1…
Ruger Expands Stock Repurchase Program
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. said its Board of Directors has expanded its stock repurchase program from $4.7 million to $10 million…
Foulkrod Joins EHP Pro Staff
EHP president Denny Snyder said recently that outdoor hunting personality and professional hunter Bob Foulkrod has joined the EHP pro staff for 2010. Foulkrod will represent EHP throughout various media including print and television promoting electronic
Saucony Signs First Olympic Sprinter
Saucony, Inc. signed 2008 U.S. Olympian and two-time World Championships gold medalist Wallace Spearmon, Jr. to a multi-year endorsement contract. Spearmon, Jr., the winner of three consecutive World Outdoor Championships 200-meter medals, is the first Ol
Gaiam to Make Reebok Fitness DVDs and Kits
Reebok inked a multi-year licensing agreement with Gaiam, Inc. to launch a new line of Reebok DVDs, fitness accessories, and workout kits…
Asics Corp Sees Double-Digit Sales Decline in Fiscal Q3; U.S. Business Up Single Digits…
Asics Corporation posted an 11.0% decrease in revenues for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31. Total consolidated worldwide revenues were ¥164.3 billion ($1.83 bn), compared to ¥184.6 billion ($1.90 bn) in the year-ago quarter. In an interview
Johnson Outdoors Cuts Q1 Loss on 1% Sales Gain
Johnson Outdoor Inc. cut its losses from continuing operations by more than a third in the first quarter ended Jan. 1 on a 1% rise in net sales due to favorable currency trends. The company said declining military sales drove down its Outdoor Gear sales b
Timberland’s Q4 Earnings Soar Despite Flat Sales
The Timberland Company reported fourth-quarter earnings vaulted 69.4% to $22.3 million, or 40 cents a share, from $13.1 million, or 23 cents, a year ago. Revenue eased 0.7% to $387.8 million from $390.6 million a year ago and were down 3.9% on a constant
Macy’s January Comps Climb 3.4%
Macy's Inc. reported January same-store sales rose 3.4%. Total sales also rose 3.4%, to $1.26 billion. Macy's also said it's raising its fourth-quarter earnings target to $1.35 to $1.37 a share, excluding restructuring-related costs. The co
Bon-Ton’s January Comps Climb 5.3%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comparable store sales increased 5.3% for the four weeks ended Jan. 30, 2010. Total sales for the four weeks increased 4.7% to $180.1 million compared with $172.0 million for the prior year period…
BJ’s Reports Sales Surge 13%, Comps up 2.9% Excluding Gas
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. said total sales for the month of January 2010 increased by 13.0% to $742.6 million. Comp stores sales rose 2.9%, after excluding a 5.5% jump in gas sales. The strong performance cames despite the loss of Super Bowl related
