Heelys Rejects Skechers Second Bid
Heelys Inc. rejected a second unsolicited buyout offer from Skechers USA Inc., saying the $142.8 million cash offer is too low. In a statement issued after the market close on Tuesday, the maker of wheeled shoes for children said its board rejected Skeche
Fox Factory Operating Income Up 88% in Q2
Operating income at Fox Factory reached $3.2 million on net sales of $34.4 million for the second quarter, up 88% from $1.7 million on net sales of $26.8 million for the same period a year earlier, according to financial information released by its parent
Phoenix FW Continues to See Sales Drop in Q2
Despite double-digit growth from Tommy Bahama, Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. saw net sales from continuing operations drop 10% to $17.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $19.8 million for the same quarter last year…
Rack Vendors Focus on Ease of Use at ORSM
Finally, rack manufacturers are improving their product lines to make it easier for outdoor enthusiasts to carry the gear they need to their destinations. The product innovations and improvements address specialty retailer’s frustrations with exploding SK
Paddlesports Groups Agree to Merge
The president and executive director of the Paddlesports Industry Association (PIA) and the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining a process and schedule to unify the two paddlesports association
Golf and Tennis Pro Shop Appoints CEO
Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc., owner and operator of PGA TOUR Superstore, announced the appointment of Dick Sullivan as president and chief executive officer of the company. The appointment is effective September 1. GTPS's founder and former CEO Bill
Easton-Bell Sees Healthy Q2 Growth in Both Divisions
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported a 7.0% increase in second quarter net sales to $220.8 million from $206.4 million last year. Team Sports net sales increased 5.4% to $132.3 million, while Action Sports net sales increased 9.4% to $88.5 million as compare
Busy Booths, Light Aisles at OR Summer Market
Reps and brand executives said their schedules were booked with back-to-back appointments, although most also said traffic in the aisles seemed a bit lighter than The exhibitor list is starting to reflect a broader Active Lifestyle Retailer show than just
Busy Booths, Light Aisles at OR Summer Market
Reps and brand executives said their schedules were booked with back-to-back appointments, although most also said traffic in the aisles seemed a bit lighter than The exhibitor list is starting to reflect a broader Active Lifestyle Retailer show than just
Gander Mountain Welcomes Back Catalogs/E-Commerce
Gander Mountain, which was previously prevented by Cabelas from operating a website or employing direct marketing operations, has launched its first e-commerce site and announced a catalog to be mailed in coming weeks…
The Walking Company Reports Sluggish Second Quarter
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated net sales increased 0.3% for the second quarter to $56.0 million from $55.9 million last year. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 1.2% for the second quarter 2008 with The Walking Company
Dorel’s Q2 Bike Sales Grow
Dorel Industries’ Recreation/Leisure segment, which owns the Pacific Cycle business and recently acquired the Cannondale and SUGOI brands, reported that sales jumped 60% to $191.7 million for the second quarter…
Implus/Granger Join Forces
Implus Footcare, LLC is the new distributor for Grangers aftercare products for the United States and Canada.
“For us, the agreement broadens our footprint beyond the below-the-ankle category and enters us at the appropriate level in the apparel aftercar
Fox Factory Operating Income Up 88% in Q2
Operating income rose 88% at Fox Factory in the second quarter, according to financial data released by its new parent company, Compass Holdings Group, Inc. Fox had operating income of $3.2 million on net sales of $34.4 million for the three months ended
Timberland, Jarden Execs Elected to OIA Board
Scott Sible, president of Merrell/Patagonia Footwear, and Sam Solomon, president and CEO of The Coleman Company were elected to the Outdoor Industry Assocition Board of Directors last week. They join returning elected board members Peter Metcalf, CEO of B
