Mizuno First Half Sales Decline 2.5%
Mizuno reported sales of ¥84.75 billion ($799.2 mm) for the fiscal first half ending Sept. 30, down 2.5% from the year-ago first half mark of ¥86.91 billion ($729.1 mm). Operating income dropped 16.2% to ¥3.45 billion ($32.5 mm), while net income after ta
Ken Burns to Debut Documentary at OR Winter
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will be the keynote speaker at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Marketplace industry breakfast, when he provides a sneak peak at his newest film, THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA. The documentary will air on PBS in Septem
REI Seeks to Dispel “Myths” to Sustain Big Gains in Bike Sales
Amidst huge sales gains in urban and commuter bikes, REI has launched a new website to dispel myths of cycling that it says have created a barrier to even greater sales. The co-op's cycling product manager said sales of urban and commuter bikes are g
REI to Add Some Schwinn Bikes in 2009
As part of a growing relationship with Dorel Industries Inc.’s Cannondale Sports Group (CSG), REI will begin carrying some higher end Schwinn bikes in 2009, REI Cycle Product Manager Brian Foley told The B.O.S.S. Report last week…
Trek Bicycle Sponsors New Women’s Triathlon Series
Trek Bicycle has signed on as title sponsor of a new women’s triathlon Series. The Trek Women’s Triathlon Series is targeting 12 cities for 2009 with more than 25,000 entrants anticipated. The Series is aimed at breaking down barriers for women athletes b
Brunswick Lays Off 115
Brunswick Corp. is moving production of Trophy offshore fishing boats from a Cumberland, MD, facility to Ashland City, TN, and eliminating 115 jobs in the process…
Smith and Wesson Fills Orders for MandP Tactical Rifles
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., reported that it has recently filled orders for its Military & Police (M&P) tactical rifles. Among recent shipments is an order from the Chicago Police Department to equip the cit
PGA of America Elects Remy as President
Jim Remy of Ludlow, Vt., was elected the 36th president of The Professional Golfers' Association of America by delegates at the association's 92nd annual meeting in Phoenix, Ariz. Remy previously served as secretary of the association from 2004-
Fox Shox Posts 30.8% Growth in Q3
Revenues at Fox Shox, which makes suspension and other components for mountain bikes and motorcycles, soared 30.8% to $43.3 million in the third quarter, as road bikers continued to shift to mountain bikes in the United States and Europe. The company is p
Fair Traders Pick Up 31 Seats in Congress
So-called “Fair Traders” have picked up a net increase of 31 seats in Congress, according to a report by Public Citizen's Global Trade. The report finds that Republicans have increasingly adopted fair trade platforms to fend off Democratic contenders
Aldila Q3 Sales Drop 11%
Aldila, Inc. reported net sales of $11.8 million, down 10.8% from net sales for the year ago period. The golf company incurred a net loss of $1.1 million, or 21 cents a share, in the period. In the comparable 2007 third quarter, the company had net sales
Christy Sports Celebrates 50 Years of Business
Christy Sports said it's celebrating its 50th year of operation with special discounts, giveaways and an end-of-season anniversary ski party. Said Keith Liefer, COO of Christy Sports, “It's our birthday and we want to make sure that our custome
Fire that Destroyed Indiana Store Ruled Accidental
A Nov. 3 fire that caused more than $1 million in damage to a sporting goods store in Indiana has been ruled accidental by state police fire marshal Tim Frew. The fire destroyed Bowman's Sporting Goods on McGee Avenue in Patton, IN…
Confluence Parent Cuts Dividend To Preserve Cash
The publically traded private equity fund that owns Confluence Watersports has cut its dividend, eliminated its stock buy-back program and will implement further costs cutting in a move to preserve cash.American Capital, Ltd. said it is taking the moves b
Confluence Parent Cuts Dividend To Preserve Cash
The majority owner of Confluence Watersports has cut its dividend, will retain 2008 and future long-term capital gains, eliminate its stock buy-back program and implement further cost cutting in a bid to preserve cash. American Capital, Ltd. said it is ta
