SportsOneSource Sees Growth Returning to Sport Footwear
The SportsOneSource Group expects to see the Sport Footwear business in the U.S. market grow in low-single-digits for 2008, according to statements made during the WSA Show in Las Vegas, NV. James Hartford, chief market analyst for the business informatio
High-end Bike Sales Boost Accell’s Sales and Margins
Accell Group N.V. said revenues grew by 11% and profits by 20% in the first half of 2008 due to sales of higher end bicycles and its acquisition of Ghost Mountainbikes. Revenues reached €306 million ($467.9mm), thanks to organic growth of 6%, down from 10
Running Footwear Category Definitions Shifting
For decades, performance running shoe makers have segmented their product lines into distinct categories, effectively divided between stability, cushioning and motion control. Today, however, market forces are blurring those traditional definitions as inn
West Marine Q2 Comps Slip
West Marine, Inc. reported sales reached $226.7 million for the fiscal second quarter, down 8.2 % from net sales of $247.1 million for the same period in 2007. Comparable store sales also declined 7.8% compared with the same period a year ago…
“I Will” Campaign to Launch at OR Summer Market
The Outdoor Foundation is challenging members of the outdoor sporting goods industry to sign a pledge at the OR Summer Market next month in which they promise to take two kids outside at least once in the next year to promote outdoor recreation…
FEW New Zealand Names Sales Manager
FEW New Zealand, a lifestyle apparel brand for men and women, has named Fran Frost global sales manager…
Dick’s Receives Grant for New HQ
Alleghany County’s Redevelopment Authority has approved a request by Dick’s Sporting Goods for a $7.25 million grant to be used for infrastructure work on its new headquarters, reported The Philadelphia Inquirer. The grant money will be used for roads, se
Ogden Offers $40K to Lure Outdoor Ventures
Ogden City, Utah is accepting entries for its inaugural “Concept to Company” contest, which aims to attract new product ideas and new companies to Ogden’s burgeoning outdoor recreation business environment. The contest is open to any Utah-based inventor o
Brunswick Posts Q2 Loss on Charges
Brunswick Corporation reported a net loss of $6.0 million, or 7 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter, compared with net earnings of $56.9 million, or 63 cents per diluted share, from continuing operations for the same period last year. The seco
NSGA: West North Central Region Spend Most Per Capita on Sports Equipment
Using indices developed from the National Sporting Goods Association’s Sporting Goods Market report, residents in the West North Central (WNC) census region spent the most per consumer on sports equipment in 2007. With an index of 143, the WNC region (IA,
Nautilus Consolidates U.S. Manufacturing and Distribution
Nautilus, Inc. is consolidating its U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities. Nautilus will close its Tulsa, Oklahoma facilities by the end of 2008 and transfer the manufacturing of their products, principally, to its facility in Independence, VA. T
Report: Bass Pro Lays Off 30
Bass Pro Shops has laid off 30 people at its Springfield corporate headquarters, according to Missouri's News-Leader. The employees were laid off Friday, Bass Pro communications manager Larry Whiteley said…
GSI Commerce Sees “Mixed” Results from SG
GSI Commerce, Inc. reported that second quarter revenues surged 47% to $193.2 million. Product sales grew 20% to $107.1 million. On a conference call with analysts, GSI Commerce CFO Michael Conn said they saw “strong results” from the pro sports league
Volcom Enters Multi-Brand Retail as Q2 Sales Grow
Volcom, Inc. preceded its second quarter results with a step into mult-branded retail, announcing the acquisition of Laguna Surf & Sport. A core surf and skate retailer, LS&S operates two stores in Southern California, in Laguna Beach and Aliso Viejo…
Rocky Swings to Profit in Q2
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported that net sales for the second quarter increased 2.9% to $60.5 million from net sales of $58.8 million in the second quarter of 2007. RCKY reported net income of $700,000, or 13 cents per diluted share, compared with a net loss
