Sportsman’s Guide to Exceed Full Year Estimates
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. expects to report consolidated net sales of approximately $285 million and diluted earnings per share in the range of $1.37 to $1.38 for the year ended December 31, 2005. This would compare with total year 2004 results of
Payless to Open New Western Distribution Center
Payless ShoeSource plans to open a second product replenishment facility in the western United States. The additional facility will supply merchandise to the company's stores located west of the Rocky Mountains. The exact location of the additional f
Franklin Resource Group Apppoints Olson as VP
Franklin Resource Group has named Rick Olson a vice president of the company. Olson was most recently VP/GM of 180s. Rick brings more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing to the FRG Team.
Schutt Sports Hires Rossi as Chief Marketing Officer
Schutt Sports announced that Dave Rossi has joined the organization as Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to joining Schutt Sports, Mr. Rossi was Director of Marketing & Product Development for Sportscraft Ltd, of Mount Olive, New Jersey…
ASR Sees Busy Opening Night Lead to Energetic Show
ASR springboards into the next quarter century with a bigger, busier show. From January 20-22, ASR brought summer and fall lines from the hottest emerging brands, strongest established brands, and spectacular special events to San Diego. Friday set the to
Cabela’s to Open New Location in Montreal
Cabela's Incorporated is working to bring a retail store to Montreal, Quebec, and the surrounding region. Although planning and discussions are in early stages, Cabela's expects to open the Montreal retail showroom as early as late fall 2007 or
Kelty Launches Keltywoman.com
Kelty is launching an integrated outreach and marketing campaign designed to create a community for women and rekindle their sense of outdoor adventure. Known as Kelty Woman, the 2006 campaign includes integrated initiatives ranging from a dedicated websi
Fleet Feet Looks to Break 100 Stores in Three Years; 2005 Comp Sales Jump 14%…
Fleet Feet, Inc. recorded 22% growth in overall sales in 2005, surpassing $52 million in revenue, compared to $43 million in 2004. Comparative stores sales in 2005 were up 14% on top of the 12% increase posted in 2004. Fourth quarter comps were up in the
Redfeather Snowshoes Acquired
ORC Industries has purchased Redfeather
Snowshoes as its first acquisition in the outdoor
recreation market. Financial terms of the
deal were not disclosed…
TOTAL RECALL
After a series of posts on Rockclimbing.com
reminiscent of the Kryptonite-Bic fiasco, Colorado
Custom Hardware completed an investigation
and extensive testing of the company’s
sole product, the Alien….
CamelBak Gets a New CEO…
CamelBak Products has filled the corner office again, tapping J. Marty O’Donohue as CEO, O’Donohue, who is replacing Glenn Gross, after announced his retirement in 2005, holds both an undergraduate history/economics
degree and MBA from Stanford University
GBMI Appoints Singer as Director of US Sales for Nautica
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Dan Singer to Director of US Sales for Nautica. In this new position, Mr. Singer will oversee the expansion of the Nautica brand into department stores, independents and marine retailers. He will also be charged with
Mizuno Wins Best Debut and Best Update in Runner’s World
Mizuno's Wave Elixir running shoe has been awarded the “Best Debut” award, while the Mizuno Wave Creation 7 takes home the “Best Update” award from Runner’s World magazine, in their March 2006 Shoe Buyer’s Guide. The “Best Debut” honor goes to the sh
Mizuno Picks Up Two RW ‘Best’ Awards
Mizuno USA, Inc. announced that their new Wave® Elixir™ running shoe has been awarded the “Best Debut” award, while the Mizuno Wave Creation 7 takes home the “Best Update” award from Runner’s World magazine, in their March 2006 Shoe Buyer’s Guide…
Realm Holdings Signs Japan License with Itochu
Realm Holdings, LLC, owner of The Realm trademarks, has signed an exclusive licensing contract with Itochu Corporation of Japan for distribution of Realm apparel and accessories in Japan. The company believes that through an expanded unified effort of The
