Eider Expands U.S. Presence…
The French apparel company, Eider is stepping up their focus on the U.S. market through several initiatives launched by their North American distributor, Eider N.A., owned by Gene Frederick, the company’s president. Eider N.A. has hired True North Brand g
NSGA Report: Outdoor Footwear Helps Push Up Average Footwear Prices…
The National Sporting Goods Association last week previewed some of the data from its annual report due out in May. One element of The Sporting Goods Market in the 2005 report, which was prepared by Irwin Broh & Associates, reveals that the average retai
The Snowboard Market Leads the Way in Electronics…
The entire snowboard industry is riding an electronics wave recently, culminating with this week’s announcement that Burton and Motorola have inked a deal to produce an iPod/Cell phone enabled jacket, helmet, and beanie which incorporate Bluetooth technol
Product Recall: Adams Trail-A-Bike
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Norco Products Ltd, announced voluntary recalls of the Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment. The Starter, Folder, Shifter, Shocker, Ultimate Tandem, Deluxe Folder, Me 2
The Finish Line Boosts Full Year Outlook on Strong December Sales…
The Finish Line mitigated any concerns over their Q3 earnings shortfall against analysts’ estimates as management painted a rosier picture for the fourth quarter and the year, raising guidance for Q4 on a strong start in December…
Quiksilver Eyes Rossignol…
Skis Rossignol shares jumped early on Monday after a French newspaper reported that Quiksilver Inc. was making a bid for the company. Rossignol is “a company we are looking at more closely, even though it is not the only possibility”, said Bernard Mariett
The Finish Line Jumps into Urban with New Retail Acquisition…
The Finish Line announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding stock of The Hang Up Shoppes, Inc., for $12 million in cash plus a potential earnout of up to $6 million in cash. The Hang Up Shoppes does busines
Jeannie Thoren Joins Dynastar
Jeannie Thoren, the pioneer of women’s-specific ski equipment, joins Dynastar as the company shows its continued commitment to making the best women’s ski equipment on the planet. Thoren will wear many hats as a part of Dynastar/Lange from running an In
Finish Line Acquires ‘Man Alive’ Parent Company
The Finish Line has signed a definitive agreement to acquire, for $12 million in cash plus a potential earnout of up to a maximum of $6 million in cash, all of the outstanding capital stock of The Hang Up Shoppes, which does business under the trade name
TNF and Horace Small Sponsor ‘Cops on Top’ Expeditions
Horace Small brand and The North Face brand, both part of VF Corporation, teamed up with Cops on Top – a multi-national, non-profit organization that honors the lives and sacrifices of officers killed in the line of duty while protecting and serving their
Adams Trail-A-Bike Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Norco Products Ltd, announced voluntary recalls of the Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment. The Starter, Folder, Shifter, Shocker, Ultimate Tandem, Deluxe Folder, Me 2
Callaway to Acquire Disputed Putter Patents
Callaway Golf Company and the founders of Perfect Putter Company announced that Callaway Golf® will be purchasing four U.S. patents from Perfect Putter, thereby resolving a legal dispute pending between the parties. A previous lawsuit had alleged that Cal
Pacific Sunwear December Comps Increase 5.3%
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that total sales for December 2004 were $218.3 million, an increase of 16.4% over total sales of $187.5 million for the year-ago period. Company same-store sales increased 5.3% for the month. PacSun same-store
December Comps Climb 1.2% at Stage Stores
Stage Stores reported that total sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 1, 2005 increased 4.7% to $221.5 million from $211.5 million in the prior year five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 3.1% versus an increase of 1.2%
Wal-Mart Comps Climb 3.0% in December
Wal-Mart Stores reported net sales for the five-week period in December increased 13.4% to $38.4 billion compared to $33.9 billion last year. Same store Sales increased 3.0%…
