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…
Second Largest Mall Operator Lands in Bankruptcy Court
General Growth Properties Inc. filed the biggest real estate bankruptcy in U.S. history last week after amassing $27 billion in debt during an acquisition spree that turned it into the second-largest shopping mall owner in the U.S. The company listed $29.
Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO Confident Despite BK
Sportsman's Warehouse CEO Stu Utgaard is vowing to steer his company through bankruptcy proceedings despite a number of other bankruptcies that have headed to liquidation, including Joe's Sports & Outdoors. The comments were made while speaking
Jarden Corp. Sees Q1 Above Wall Street Forecasts
Jarden Corp., the parent company of Coleman, K2, Marmot, Volkl and other outdoor brands, said it expects revenue for the first quarter of 2009 to be approximately $1.14 billion as compared to $1.22 billion in the prior year period…
OBIT: Dick Baker
Dick Baker, the longtime apparel and beach/surf apparel executive, passed away last week after a two-year battle with cancer. Baker is perhaps best known for reviving the Op (Ocean Pacific) label in the late 90’s until the brand was sold to Warnaco Group
