Boaters and Anglers Invited to Surf New Site
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) launched a new social networking site for boating and fishing enthusiasts called “Fishington” – The Fishing & Boating Capital of the Internet. The site allows boaters and anglers nationwide to connect w
Pacific Sunwear Q3 Sales Drop 5% to $341.9 M
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. said that total sales for the third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2008, were $323.6 million, a 5% decrease from total sales of $341.9 million for the third quarter ended Nov. 3, 2007. Total company same-store sales decreased 7%
Element 21 Sales Grow Four Fold in Q1
Element 21 Golf Company reported revenues more than quadrupled to a record $555,256 for the first quarter ended Sept. 30, 2008 as golf and fishing equipment makers continued to adopt its scandium alloy products…
Retailers Easing Return Policies for Holiday
According to the National Retail Federation’s third annual Return Fraud Survey, completed by 82 retail loss prevention executives last month, more than half of the retailers surveyed (52%) say their holiday return policies will be more lenient than the po
REI to Add Some Schwinn Bikes in 200
As part of a growing relationship with the 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. In mid-October, BOSS
Fox Shox Poised to Grow Beyond MTB After Strong Q3
Mountain bike and motor sports suspension provider Fox Shox generated revenues of $43.3 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, up 30.8% from the prior year period, according its parent company, Compass Diversified Holdings Inc…
Housing Market, Gas Prices Affecting Hiring Trends
According to the Generator Group’s 2008 Hiring Trends Survey, the housing market and fluctuating gas prices are having an increasing impact on companies’ ability to attract and retain key talent…
Lafuma Sales Rose 5.2% in Fiscal 2008
Lafuma SA reported revenues of €263.7 million ($396.6mm) for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, up 5.2% from the €250.6 million ($333.5 mm) in the prior fiscal year. Excluding sales of its recently acquired Eider business, sales rose 2.9% to €255.0 million (
Li and Fung Braces for Layoffs as Slowdown Hits China
Li & Fung Ltd has frozen hiring in most locations, reduced travel and other discretionary expenses and anticipates laying off some staff after completing a “critical review of its cost structure…”
Outdoor Execs See Recovery Coming in Q3 2009
Executives in the outdoor industry don't expect an economic recovery to occur earlier than the second half of 2009, according to a survey recently conducted by the Outdoor Industry Association and Piper Jaffray. The survey also finds suppliers with a
Ogio Promotes Two to VP Positions
OGIO reports that it will promote Tom Gocke to VP/global golf and Nick Wright to VP/global ASI (ad specialty industry) due to one of its most successful sales spikes in its 20-year history…
CandD Sporting Goods to Close
C&D Sporting Goods in North Carolina will be closing at the end of the year, according to Mount Airy News. The owners of the shop cite a slow economy and increased competition as their reason for closing…
Report: Housing, Gas Prices Impact Recruiting
While much of the U.S. is concerned about job cuts, the sporting goods industry appears to be experiencing a tougher job market of a different type. According to the Generator Group’s 2008 Hiring Trends Survey, the housing market and fluctuating gas price
Phoenix Footwear Sales Fall in Q3
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported net sales from continuing operations decreased 16.4% to $18.7 million, compared to $22.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Management said the company experienced sales declines across all of its brands…
Trek Signs on as Title Sponsor of Triathlon Series
Trek Bicycle will be the title sponsor of a new triathlon series expected to draw 25,000 women participants in its first year. The new Trek Women's Triathlon Series is built around the sprint distance format (a 1/2-mile swim, 12-mile bike, and 3-mile
