Pacific Launches Schwinn Branded Motor Scooters
Dorel announced new initiatives by its Pacific Cycle
division aimed at leveraging the strength of its Schwinn brand. Schwinn has launched a new category of four-stroke gas-powered motor scooters. It has also unveiled add-ons to the highly popular Sting-Ra
Russell Q4 Profits Hurt by Huffy, Other Expenses
Russell Corporation reported fiscal 2004 fourth quarter sales of $334.0 million, an increase of 10.5% over the same period a year ago. The Company also reported earnings of $10.3 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, including an approximate 6 cents per
Tubbs SLC ‘Romp to Stomp’ Event Raises $9,000
Tubbs Snowshoes and the Salt Lake City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation held their third annual 'Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer' Snowshoe Series at Mountain Dell Golf Course. The annual event consists of both a snowshoe
Paul Sullivan is the New Director of Diamond Sports for Spalding
Paul Sullivan has joined Spalding, a division of Russell Corporation, as Director of Diamond Sports. Sullivan will oversee the overall business management of the Dudley softball business and the company’s baseball business and licensing agreements. He wil
Cressi-sub Recalls Buoyancy Compensators
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Cressi-sub S.p.A., of Genoa, Italy has recalled approximately 1,000 Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators because a slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of the internal cable ho
Head NV Q4 Net Plunges; Sales Grow 9.6%
Head N.V. reported that net revenues for the three months ended 31 December 2003 increased 10% to $177.9 million. Operating profit before restructuring costs decreased by $6.2 million to $11.8 million. Operating profit after restructuring costs increase
LaSportiva and Trail Runner Magazine Launch Race Series
LaSportiva has teamed up with Trail Runner Magazine to present the 2005 Trail Runner Trophy Series featuring a Grand Prize, all-expense-paid trip to the 2006 Dolomite Race in the Sky. This trail-racing series features more than 130 races all over the Uni
Thorlos’ and Backpacker Magazine’s Silent Auction Supports AHS
At the recent Outdoor Retailer Trade Show, Thorlos partnered with Backpacker Magazine to sponsor a silent auction of outdoor gear, with all proceeds benefiting the National Trails Fund. Thorlos also hosted its sock trade-in with a twist; $1 was donated to
Davidson Takes Over as Bell Canoe’s Sales Manager
Bell Canoe Works has filled its Sales Manager vacancy. Dennis Davidson joined the Princeton, MN canoe company on February 1. Davidson assumes the role vacated by Craig Johnson who was with the company for six years. Davidson is an ACA Open Canoe Instructo
Veltec Finalizes SnowSports Rep Force
On the heels of their acquisition of Briko’s North American distribution and launch into the Snow Sports market at last month’s SIA Show, Veltec has finalized their new team of SnowSports Sales Representatives. Veltec’s SnowSports Division is comprised of
Forzani Fourth Quarter Sales Off 2.3% Due to Ski and Snowboard Weakness
The Forzani Group's fourth quarter total revenues were $274.3 million, a decrease of 2.3% from the prior year. Corporate store revenues, at $229.5 million, were 4.1% below last year's revenues of $239.2 million. Corporate comparable stores sales
SMS Clothing Hires New Reps
SMS Clothing announced the appointment of two new reps to cover key regions in Canada and the US. Bill Reeves is now covering the Ontario area and Brian Healy is now covering CO, UT, NM, WY…
CenterStone Technologies Sees Record Usage
CenterStone Technologies announced record usage of the company’s online sales order management software application. The number of retailer long-ins to the application jumped 54%, to 57,400 in 2004 compared to 37,400 a year ago. CenterStone vendor custome
Body Glove Inks Apparel License with Rays
Body Glove International has signed a licensing agreement with Rays Apparel Inc., a lifestyle apparel manufacturer in Southern California. Through Rays Apparel, Body Glove will launch a new lifestyle apparel colection in spring, 2006. Through the agreemen
Water’s Edge Trading Company Wins Horny Toad Merchandising Contest
Horny Toad sponsored its second Dealer Merchandising Contest, and retailers took part by creating unique and artistic displays featuring Toad’s “Every day is an adventure” theme. For Fall, the company has also produced a brochure entitled, “A Blueprint fo
