Sport Supply Sees Q4 Beating Expectations
Sport Supply Group, Inc. stated that results for its fourth fiscal quarter appear higher than the year-ago period and as much as double current consensus analyst expectations for the quarter of 8 cents per share. The company predicted FY08 revenues would
TAPS Schedules First East Coast Show
The Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) has scheduled its inaugural North East Canoe & Kayak Symposium (NECKS) for Sept. 5-7, 2008 at the Spruce Run Recreation Area in Clinton, N.J…
Veteran Team Licenses Wenger Brand for Footwear
Established Brands said it acquired the exclusive worldwide license to the Wenger footwear brand, including all Wenger shoes and socks/hosiery for men, women and children. The inaugural Wenger Footwear line will be formally launched in August 2008, during
OIA and SIA Herald Tariff Relief Initiatives
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) heralded the introduction of the Recreational Performance Outerwear Act of 2008 (H.R. 6483) on July 15, the first ever trade legislation specifically for outdoor performance apparel manufacturers…
Shoe Pavilion Looks to Close 71 Doors
Shoe Pavilion, Inc., which filed for bankruptcy last week, is seeking court approval to close 71 of its 113 stores. According to documents filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, the off-pricer, based in Sherman Oaks,
OIA and SIA Herald Tariff Relief Initiatives
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) heralded the introduction of the Recreational Performance Outerwear Act of 2008 (H.R. 6483) on July 15, the first ever trade legislation specifically for outdoor performance apparel manufacturers…
Icebreaker Expanding U.S. HQ in Portland
Icebreaker said it signed a lease for 16,500 square feet to centralize its US sales and marketing operations and Global Design Studio at its growing US headquarters in Portland, OR. The new space will open in Spring of 2009. Icebreaker expects its workfor
Helly Hansen Loses Appeal on Outwear Tariff Case
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal dismissed an appeal by Helly Hansen Leisure Canada Inc. aimed at slashing the current tariff on two of its most popular women’s snowsports jackets to 6.5% from 18%…
Warren Light Craft Moves to Retail Channel to Sell Boats
Warren Light Craft, which has won awards for the design of its curvaceous Little Wing composite kayaks, is seeking dealers. The Massachusetts company made a splash in 2006 when its flashy and extremely light-weight carbon composite boat won a gold medal a
Drivers Average Selling Prices Drop
The $250-plus price points we saw in Drivers with the introductions of the Callaway FT-I, Nike Sumo Sasquatch SQ and similar products appear to be a thing of the past, or at least of last season…
Nike Pulls “Air Stab” Line from UK
Nike has pulled its “Air Stab” shoe line from stores in the UK following a recent spate of fatal knife attacks across the country. Nike pledged to discontinue the shoe range 11 days after two security guards at the Niketown store in London were stabbed wh
Judge Delays Steve and Barry’s Auction Date
In the latest development regarding Steve & Barry’s bankruptcy filing, a judge has delayed the auction date by two weeks. Steve & Barry’s assets, originally scheduled to be auctioned on July 29, will instead be auctioned on Aug. 12…
Adams Golf Anticipates 6% to 10% Q2 Sales Growth
Adams Golf reported that it expects growth for the second quarter. Though not divulging any specifics on that growth, the company said net sales should increase between 6% and 10% from the $30.4 million it recorded in the second quarter of 2007 to a range
Skechers Disputes Crocs Lawsuit
Crocs Inc. sued Skechers USA Inc., accusing it of selling knockoffs of its patented designs. But Skechers responded in a statement categorically denying all allegations, and called the lawsuit “nothing more than a never-ending attempt by Crocs to monopoli
Polartec Names NA Marketing Manager
Polartec, LLC named Allon Cohne as its new North American Marketing Manager. Cohne will oversee the domestic marketing and communications for the Polartec brand. Cohne comes to Polartec from Kirkwood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe, CA, where he was Directo
