Asics’ GEL-Fortitude Wins ‘Best Debut’
ASICS' new GEL-Fortitude received a ‘Best Debut’ award in the latest edition of the Runner’s World Fall 2005 Shoe Guide…
Confluence Launches New Paddling Fitness Program
In an effort to draw more fitness enthusiasts to the sport of paddling, and to also offer beginning and serious paddlers a great way to improve their on water paddling experience, Confluence, in conjunction with fitness experts, has developed a new Kayak
Escalade Sports a Drag to Overall For Q2 and Half
Escalade, Incorporated announced that net income for the second quarter increased 15% to $2,255,000 or 17 cents per share versus 15 cents per share in the year ago comparable quarter. Net sales declined 10% to $47,551,000 for the quarter, bringing year to
Big 5 Expects 2.7% Comp Sales Increase For Q2
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported that it achieved its 38th consecutive quarter of positive same store sales performance for the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2005. The company expects to report, based upon preliminary sales results, a same store s
EOG Sees Growth in Outdoor Industry
The European Outdoor Group conducted research showing the outdoor-sports industry is on course for success. The Outdoor industry has recorded a growth in all key markets compared with 2003 with sales of €1.98 billion in 2004 (2003: €1.96 billion), the clo
Backbone Media Adds Another Vertibrae
Backbone Media has hired Greg Williams to meet growing demand for PR in the outdoor, fitness and lifestyle markets. Williams, formerly the Advertising Director at Climbing magazine, has joined the team to work closely with Polartec and to support a burgeo
Open Air Demo Heads to Willard Bay State Park
With 9,900 acres of fresh water atop the Great Salt Lake flood plain, Willard Bay State Park will act as the official backdrop to OR’s annual Open Air Demo on Wednesday, August 10th. OAD attendees will discover smooth sandy beachfront, ample parking, shel
High Gear Appoints Southwest and New England Sales Groups
Highgear appointed new representation in the New England and Southwest territories. Handling New England will be the Allison Sales group, lead by Kristel Hayes. The Southwest territory will be managed by Sportsgear Plus, an agency founded by long-time ind
Federated Will Make Macy’s a Real National Nameplate with May Co. Deal
Federated Department Stores, Inc. will add about 330 Macy's locations nationwide in 2006 as it converts regional department store nameplates to be acquired through its pending merger with The May Department Stores Company. With these additions, Macy&
Mizuno Touts Market Share Gains in Latest Specialty Survey
Mizuno USA said its business continues to thrive in 2005, and again received high marks from running specialty retailers in a recent nationwide survey. Mizuno reported a 26% increase in running footwear and apparel sales through June of 2005 when compare
K-Swiss Q2 Net Income Up 27% on International Strength
K-Swiss Inc. reported that net earnings for the second quarter of 2005 increased 27.1% to $16.8 million, or 47 cents per diluted share, compared with $13.2 million, or 35 cents per diluted share, in the prior-year period.
Total worldwide revenues increa
LWCF Preserved in 2006 Budget
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association applauded House and Senate Interior Appropriation conferees for saving stateside Land and Water Conservation Fund. Created in 1964, the LWCF Act directed $900 million per year in off-shore oil an
Kellwood Restructures and Lowers Guidance
Kellwood Company announced several initiatives aimed at advancing the Company’s corporate objectives, which focus on increasing its penetration of consumer lifestyle brands with strong growth and profit potential while reducing
exposure to smaller volume
Johnson Outdoors Hold Annual Investor Conference
Johnson Outdoors held its 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at the historic Golden Rondelle Theater, celebrating the Company's 35th anniversary. Ms. Johnson-Leipold discussed the Company's future growth opportunities, and current success in ma
Coleman Parent Sees Sales Increase 279%; Income Up 104%
Jarden Corporation second quarter net sales increased 279% to $754 million compared to $199 million for the same period last year. Net income for the second quarter of 2005 increased by 104% to $32.8 million from $16.0 million for the same period last yea
