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
Amer Sports Struggles with N.A. Market
Although apparel and especially footwear performed well, weakness in most other categories and particularly in North America led to a widened loss for Amer Sports in the second quarter. Citing the tough economic climate and lower-than-expected level of pr
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
Paddlesports Groups Launch Consumer Website
In an effort to drive growth for the entire paddlesports industry, the Paddlesports Industry Association (PIA) and the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) launched a consumer focused Web site, www.LetsGoPaddle.com at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Marke
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
New GoLite Footwear Owners Hire Peregrine to Handle Shipping
Peregrine Distribution Services (P.D.S.), a division of Williston, VT based Peregrine Outfitters has signed an agreement to handle shipping and receiving for New England Footwear of Portsmouth, NH. New England Footwear, led by footwear industry veteran Do
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
ITC Reaffirms Ruling Against Crocs
Crocs fell short yet again in its ongoing struggle to prevent other companies from importing footwear similar to its own foam designs. In another noteworthy setback for the firm, the U.S. International Trade Commission has reaffirmed an April ruling verif
Sport Chalet to Open New Store in Arizona
Sport Chalet, Inc. will celebrate the grand opening of its new 42,000 sq. ft. store located at 21566 South Ellsworth Loop Road, Queen Creek, AZ on Friday, August 15th. The Queen Creek store will be Sport Chalet's 53rd location and 8th store in the Ar
Outdoor Foundation Names Executive Director
The board of directors of The Outdoor Foundation announced the appointment of Christine Fanning as The Foundation’s new executive director…
Partnership Inspires Adventure Travel Presence
In a newly forged agreement slated for implementation in 2009 and 2010, Nielsen Business Media Sports Group (NBM) and the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) will partner to deliver the first ever dedicated “adventure travel” presence within four se
Favre Jets Jersey Shatters Sales Record
GSI Commerce Inc. reported more than 6,500 Brett Favre New York Jets jerseys were sold online at NFLShop.com on Aug. 7, breaking the previous record of nearly 900 set on November 11, 2007…
Costco July Comps Jump 10% in U.S.
Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a 14% increase in fiscal July net sales to $5.70 billion from $5.02 billion in the same four-week period last year. Comparable store sales at at U.S. stores increased 10% for the period…
Deckers Posts 72.8% Q2 Sales Jump, But Teva Write-Down Hurts
Deckers Outdoor Corporation saw company-wide net sales jump 72.8% to $91.1 million versus $52.7 million last year. A write-down of Teva trademarks, however, caused the company to report a net loss of $3.8 million after net income of $2.3 million last year
Schutt Sports Reports Monthly Sales Record in July
Schutt Sports, Inc. reports that it had its best sales month since the company was founded in 1918 in July, besting the previous record by 13%. The company attributed its success to the launch of three new products: the ION4D and AiR XP football helmets
