Zumiez Shareholder Litigation Dismissed
Zumiez Inc. said that shareholder litigation involving Zumiez and its officers and directors has been dismissed. The Court issued its ruling on March 30, 2009 without oral argument, dismissing the case with prejudice. Following this ruling, a related shar
Winchester Parents Reports Overall, Segment Results for Q1
Olin Corporation reported its first quarter 2009 net income was $46.7 million, or 60 cents per diluted share, which compares to $37.3 million, or 50 cents per diluted share in the first quarter of 2008. Sales in the first quarter of 2009 were $400.6 milli
Adams Golf CFO to Exit; Company Names Interim
Adams Golf is reporting that Chief Financial Officer Eric Logan has resigned from the company, effective April 30, 2009. He is leaving to become Chief Financial Officer of Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited, L.P., which owns and manages approximately 80 golf
Accell Group Reports Increased Bicycle Sales in 2009
Accell Group N.V. said its turnover and profit in the first months of 2009 increased, compared with the same period of 2008. After a long winter, mid-March saw a good start in bicycle sales. In addition to increased bicycle sales, Accell Group also noted
AAFA Joins Call for Trade Reform
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) joined a broad coalition of business organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to encourage Congress and the Obama Administration to undertake a wholesale reform of U.S. trade preference pro
Steve Madden Raises Full Year 2009 Guidance
Steve Madden expects net sales for the first quarter 2009 to be between $106 million and $107 million. This compares to net sales of $100.5 million for the first quarter of 2008. EPS for the first quarter of 2009 is expected to be in the range of 35 cents
OIA Announces Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Recipients
The 2009 Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Friend of the Outdoor Industry Awards will be presented to Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) for their leadership in advocating for public policies that support the growth and su
2009 Bicyle Leadership Conference Identifies Industry Opportunities
Advances in advocacy, the growing number of successful bike share programs and the state of the economy were among the topics discussed by the more than 140 participants of last week’s Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC). The 2009 BLC “Leading the Industr
Hat World Paid $6.4 Million for Team Dealer
Hat World acquired the assets of Impact Sports, a dealer of branded athletic and team products for college and high school teams, for a purchase price of $5.1 million plus assumed debt of $1.3 million funded from borrowings under the credit facility, acco
Cloudveil Names New Inspired Mountain Ambassador Team
Cloudveil has announced the 30 members of its Inspired Mountain Ambassador team. Launched earlier this year via social media channels, the nationwide search for a team of inspiring everyday athletes produced over 400 applicants…
SCARPA North America Adds Sales Service Department Coordinator
SCARPA North America has hired Paul Nanawa as its Sales Service Coordinator. Nanawa, who joins SCARPA after four years at Sierra Designs, brings eight years of outdoor industry sales and retail experience to his post, as well as a degree in electrical eng
Darby Communications Appoints Interactive Media Director
Outdoor industry PR firlm Darby Communications has appointed Tyler Donaldson as its Interactive Media Director. Donaldson joins the Asheville based firm with a rich background in online media, marketing and outdoor retail…
Nfinity Names Cheer Manager
Nfinity named James Kersey to the position of Cheerleading Brand Manager. James worked for the event company Spirit Cheer since the organization’s inception where he oversaw production, marketing and staffing. In his new position, Kersey will be responsib
Vail Resorts: Season to Date Skier Visits, Lift Tickets Down
Vail Resorts, Inc. said season to date total skier visits through April 12, 2009 for the company's five mountain resorts were down 6.2% compared to the prior year season to date period ending April 13, 2008. Season to date total lift ticket revenue t
Sport Footwear Sales Inch Up in March
Given the shift of Easter from March to April this year, the slight increase in March sales for Sport Footwear was seen as a positive development for the market even as growth slowed from the stronger February rate…
