Sierra Club Elects Lisa Renstrom as New President
The Board of Directors of The Sierra Club elected Lisa Renstrom from Charlotte, North Carolina to serve as the organization's 51st president, a position first held by John Muir. Renstrom has held local, state and national posts with the Sierra Club
Polo Ralph Lauren Acquires Ralph Lauren Footwear from Reebok
Polo Ralph Lauren will purchase Ralph Lauren Footwear Co., Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Reebok and Polo's footwear licensee, for a gross purchase price of $110 million, subject to certain closing adjustments. It is expected that the sale will r
Eddie Bauer Holdings Appoints New Board of Directors
A board of directors has been announced for Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc., the corporation to be established as the new parent company of the premium retailer Eddie Bauer upon the company's emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization. The announcement was
The Walking Company Acquires Footworks for $10 Million
The Walking Company, signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Footworks, a division of the privately held shoe retailer Bianca of Nevada, Inc., for approximately $10 million. Footworks operates a chain of 8 retail stores selling comfort sho
Finkelstein and Krinsk Looking for Other Plaintiffs in ORNG Case
In March, a complaint was filed alleging violations of the federal securities laws by Orange 21, Inc. and certain of its officers and/or directors. The class action was commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Riddell Bell Restructures; Will Shutter Chicago Presence…
Riddell Bell Holdings first quarter showed a 209.2% increase in sales due entirely to the acquisition late last year of Bell Sports. The company said that it will not attempt to give comparable results for the separated businesses, and combined results wi
Golf Galaxy Latest Specialty Retailer to File for IPO…
Despite a quite unhealthy golf retail market that is plagued by declining rounds of play, price wars on key technology, and a strong commitment from TSA and Dick’s Sporting Goods to the golf category, the world is about to get another public golf specialt
Golfsmith Reflects Golf Sector Weakness in First Quarter…
Golfsmith did little to give the market hope for golf specialty retail last week as the retailer posted a 2.8% decrease in total sales to $64.0 million for the fiscal first quarter ended April 3, compared to $65.8 million in the year-ago period. The net
True Temper Swims Against Golf Tide…
True Temper took a note from our salmon friends, swimming against the golf industry currents as the company posted decent gains for the quarter over last year. Net sales improved 6.3% to $32.1 million from $30.2 million in the year-ago quarter. Gross ma
Shoe Carnival Q1 Net Up 31% on 5.5% Comp Sales Gain
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported net earnings for the first quarter ended April 30 increased 31% to $5.9 million, or 45 cents per diluted share, as compared with restated net earnings of $4.5 million, 34 cents per diluted share, in the first quarter ended May
Save Our Wild Salmon Lobbies in D.C.
Save Our Wild Salmon, a nationwide coalition devoted to restoring the Pacific Northwest wild salmon population,
is just finishing up a Washington D.C. lobby trip this week, which included a number of outdoor industry members. Outdoor industry members Gare
Product Developer — Marmot Mountain
Marmot Mountain is looking for an exceptionally organized individual with logistical problem solving skills. Must have the ability to coordinate multiple priorities to meet established quality standards that adhere to company time lines and season
Zumiez Posts 34% Q1 Sales Increase; Comps Up 12%
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the first quarter ended April 30, 2005 increased by 34.4% to $33.4 million from $24.8 million reported in the prior year. The company posted a net loss for the quarter of $40,000 or 0 cents per diluted share versu
Woolrich Forms Government Business Division
Charles Aides, SVP – Apparel Manufacturing and Sourcing, at Woolrich announced the formation of a new division that will be responsible for developing and growing Woolrich's government business through research and development to bring new products t
Gander Mountain Q1 Net Loss Expands on Comp Store Sales Decline
Gander Mountain Company reported sales for the first quarter ended April 30 increased 37% to $135.1 million. Comparable store sales decreased one percent after an increase of 8.7% in the first quarter of 2004. The net loss for the first quarter of fiscal
