Industry Groups Review Election Results…
America Bikes and the League of American Bicyclists compiled an update on the election outcome and the changes it could have on bike legislation. While some results are still undecided, the two organizations feel they have a working understanding of the m
Stearns Acquires Watermark’s Inflatable PFD Business…
WaterMark is selling its inflatable PFD business to K2 Inc’s Stearns division. Stearns has acquired all of the assets of the inflatable personal flotation device business including the SOS and SOSPENDERS brands and all warranty responsibility for the prod
Some Johnson Outdoors Investors Get Hot Over Buy-Back Plan…
Quarterly conference calls with financial analysts are usually rather muted, and the most excitement usually experienced is a double-digit sales increase, but tempers flared among investors at Johnson Outdoors’ Q4 call on Thursday as management attempted
180s Takes on J.C. Penney for Patent Infringement…
In a second vendor v. retailer patent infringement case, 180’s has won a preliminary injunction against J.C. Penney and Drew Pierson Marketing. 180s is alleging that J.C. Penney and Pierson infringed upon two of 180s' patents relating to wrap-behind
Dick’s SG Q3 Hurt by Galyan’s Integration Costs…
Dick's Sporting Goods provided a bit more color on the integration costs and efforts associated with its August acquisition of Galyan’s, a merger that will somewhat surprisingly cause the closure of more Dick’s stores than Galyan’s doors. The retail
Gander Mountain Q3 Hit by Weather Impact; Store Plan Stays on Track…
Gander Mountain saw its third quarter net income cut in half versus the year-ago period on a 7.5% decline in comparable store sales. The company fueled its reported increase in Q3 sales with a 52% increase in total square footage and 14 new stores opened
REI Expands DC; Also Looks at Possible Eastern Location…
REI is beginning construction on a 144,000 square foot expansion to their distribution facility in Sumner, WA, near the co-op’s Seattle area-based corporate headquarters. All of REI’s distribution, including internet purchases and in-store pick-ups are h
Wolverine Sues to Protect Moc Patents…
Wolverine World Wide has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Harbor Footwear and Kohl’s for allegedly violating Merrell design patents on three separate models – The Jungle Moc, Jungle Slide and Winter Moc. Harbor Footwear and Kohl's are sell
Wallenfels Starts a New Era at Mountain Hardwear…
Mike Wallenfels, VP of sales and marketing at Mountain Hardwear for the past ten years, has been promoted to president, succeeding Jack Gilbert, co-founder of the company. Wallenfels will begin in his new role on the first of the year, while Gilbert will
David and Goliath… or was that BikeE and Giant…
BikeE and Giant are tangled in a legal dispute over manufacturing contracts, recalls and trade secrets. BikeE was the manufacturer of a semi-recumbent bike and saw some success in the market. According to court documents, BikeE’s sales grew from $523,000
GI Joe’s Sell Equity Stake to Finance Growth…
G.I. Joe’s Sports & Auto Stores has received $11.5 million in equity financing through a deal inked last week with Nogales Investors, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. The bulk of the financing will be used to finance expansion in the Northwest, w
Dynacraft Hit with $1.4 Million Fine for Recall Delay…
Dynacraft Industries Inc. will have to pay the piper for delaying to report problems with its mountain bikes, agreeing last week to pay $1.4 million to settle allegations that they incompletely and belatedly informed the Consumer Product Safety Commission
When the Customer is Wrong… For Your Business…
While big-box retailer Best Buy operates in a completely different world from the Bicycle Outdoor or SnowSports industries, the company is implementing some radical new strategies that deserve some attention. Under the Guidance of Consultant and Columbia
Johnson Outdoors Q4 Loss Widens Despite Stronger Sales
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported that total company net sales increased 9.2% for the fiscal fourth quarter ended October 1, driven by the Marine Electronics and Outdoor Equipment business units, but posted a net loss of $3.8 million, or 44 cents per diluted
Dick’s Posts Q3 Net Loss on Galyan’s Integration; Beats Guidance
Dick's Sporting Goods reported net income for the third quarter, excluding merger integration and store closing costs, of $2.9 million, or 5 cents per diluted share as compared to earnings guidance of 3 – 4 cents per diluted share before merger costs
