Rossignol Deal Makes Europe Quiksilver’s Largest Region; Quik Cuts Fiscal Q2 Guidance…
Quiksilver, Inc. reported a considerable top-line benefit from the Rossignol acquisition during its fiscal first quarter ended January 31 and was able to able to take full advantage of the “lost quarter” effect since Rossignol was not on a quarterly repor
Stride Rite Solidifies Saucony and Hind Management…
The Stride Rite Corp. shuffled the deck at its Hind and Saucony subsidiaries this past week, enhancing the top management structure and the design department. At Hind, Todd Dalhausser was appointed general manager. He will report to Richie Woodworth, pre
Outdoor and SG Retail Finishes 2005 With a Bang…
Large national outdoor retail chains saw a banner year in 2005, with higher than expected comps that trickled down to the bottom line. The two largest specialty outdoor retailers in the country, REI and L.L. Bean, were able to capitalize on great winter c
Big 5 Appoints Jessick to Board
David Jessick has been appointed to Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation's Board of Directors, effective March 7, 2006. Mr. Jessick will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and will replace John Danhakl, who has served as a director si
Princeton Tec Sponsors Climbing for Kids Program
Princeton Tec will help light the way for the Climbing For Kids Teams on their Mt. Rainier and Mt. Shasta climbs in summer 2006. The Climbing For Kids events will benefit the Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT). The initiative is to help get at-risk urban
Warrior Hockey Promotes Wensley to Marketing Director
Neil Wensley has been promoted to Director of Marketing for Warrior Hockey. In this role, Wensley will oversee all product development, marketing and brand management for Warrior’s hockey division. Wensley has more than 12 years of experience in the hoc
Asics Appointed Footwear Supplier for England Hockey
England Hockey has appointed ASICS as the Official Footwear Supplier to England Hockey’s National Teams. The agreement has been signed by Barry Snellgrove, England Hockey Marketing & Communications Director and Ryoji Sekito, Managing Director of ASICS UK.
TSA Beats Q4 Guidance on 2.4% Comp-Sales Increase
The Sports Authority, Inc. net income for the fourth quarter was $29.8 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, compared with $25.3 million, or $0.96 per diluted share in the prior year's fourth quarter. This also beat previous EPS guidance of $1.07. Com
SKECHERS Inks Footwear Licensing Deal with Zoo York
SKECHERS signed a licensing agreement to design, develop and market men's footwear worldwide for the premier action sport lifestyle brand Zoo York. The agreement is the latest milestone in the successful growth of Zoo York, which, under parent compan
Sportsman’s Guide Sees Q4 Sales Increase 10%
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. reported record results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. After adjusting out the additional week in the fourth quarter of 2004, the consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of 2005 incre
Lafuma Acquires EU Surf Footwear Brand, Bishoes
The Lafuma Group has acquired 100% of BISHOES, a company specialized in the high growth segment of upmarket flip-flops. The company posted sales of EUR 1.2m ($1.4 mm)in 2005. A surfing specialist created the brand in 1995. The company’s growth was intenti
Teva Inks Deal with 3point5 and Franklin Resource Group
In 2006, Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, will join forces with 3point5 and Franklin Resource Group to strengthen their commitment at the retail level. 3point5 is an on-line community of retail sales individuals, retailers, and manufacture
Junkfood Leaves Bad Taste at PacSun in Q4…
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. posted a strong sales gain for the fourth quarter, but saw weakness in girl’s offset what could have been decent gains at the PacSun concept. Much of this weakness was attributed to Junkfood T’s and fashion denim, alon
K2 Inc. Moves Adio DC to Reno…
In a move to further streamline and improve its warehousing and shipping operations, Earth Products will relocate Adio Footwear's warehousing and shipping operations from company headquarters in Carlsbad to a larger company facility in Reno, Nev. The
Aldila Q4 Sales Rise on Growing Brand Name…
Aldila, Inc. reported net sales increased 45.2% to $18.0 million for the fourth quarter compared to $12.4 million in the same quarter of 2004. The company reported net income of $2.7 million, or 48 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2005 a
