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
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
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
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
SmartWool Taps Davidson as New Marketing Director
SmartWool has hired Carol Davidson as their new Marketing Director. Davidson was formerly a Creative Director at DDB-Seattle, an award winning global advertising agency. In her new position as Marketing Director, she will be responsible for development an
PGA Fall Expo Shifts Show Dates
The PGA Fall Expo will be held Sept. 28-29 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and significant format changes have been made to increase interaction opportunities among manufacturers and buyers. PGA Golf Exhibitions has secured an adjustment in 2005 PGA Fa
Independent Sales Reps — Teko
Teko, LLC is looking for independent reps for Southern CA and the MidEast (MI, OH, KY, IN). Teko makes high performance outdoor socks while striving to have the least environmental impact. Teko is proud to have received the 2005 Backpacker Magazi
ISHA Names New Directors
The International Skiing History Association (ISHA) named six new directors to its board at its annual board meeting and benefit Gathering at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT in late March…
Golfsmith Reports Wider Loss For Q1
Golfsmith reported net revenues of $64.0 million, operating income of $0.8 million and a net loss of $2.0 million for the three months ended April 2, 2005 compared to net revenues of $65.8 million, operating income of $2.5 million and a net loss of $0.2 m
Dick’s SG Posts Q1 Loss on Merger Costs, But Beats Estimates
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net income for the first quarter ended April 30, 2005, excluding merger integration and store closing costs, of $12.2 million, or 23 cents per share, compared to proforma combined company net income of $5.0 millio
Sport Supply Group Gets Q4 Lift; Swings to Profit for Year…
Sport Supply Group, Inc. reported its fourth consecutive quarter of significantly improved operating results, with revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2005 increasing 12.8% to $27.4 million from $24.2 million in the year-ago period. SSG
