CPSC Causes Confusion Over Dated Rossignol and Dynastar Recall
In response to a CPSC 'recall alert' issued last week, Rossignol has released a statement clarifying exactly which bindings were recalled. Apparently, the CPSC alert concerned a recall which began in December of 2003, and was completed within 60
Amer Sees Winter Sports Division Sales Outpace Expected Market Gains…
Amer Group's net sales in the fourth quarter declined 1.7% to €261.0 million ($338.3 mm) from €265.4 million ($316.0 mm) in the year-ago period. Full year net sales declined 3.2% to €1.06 billion ($1.32 bn), compared to €1.09 billion ($1.24 bn) in 2
Watermark Delays E-Z Load Delivery Date to Fall 2005…
Yakima is revising its delivery date for the E-Z Load side-loading roof rack system with lift assist technology from Spring ‘05 to Fall ’05. This decision was made to enable Steve Rodden, who recently joined the company as vice president of product develo
Watermark Delays E-Z Load Delivery Date
Yakima is revising its delivery date for the E-Z Load side-loading roof rack system with lift assist technology from Spring ‘05 to Fall ’05. This decision was made to enable Steve Rodden, who recently joined the company as vice president of product devel
Keys Acquires ICON’s Image Spa
Keys Fitness Products has finalized an agreement with ICON Health & Fitness to acquire that company’s Image Spa division, the nation’s 3rd largest manufacturer of self-contained home spas and related accessories. The agreement increases the gross annual
Pearl Izumi’s Syncro Float Receives “Best Debut” Award…
Runner’s World has presented the Pearl Izumi syncro Float with the “Best Debut” award in their annual spring Shoe Review. The award will be announced in the March issue of Runner’s World, which hits news stands February 1st…
Tail, Inc. Hires New Golf Reps…
Tail, Inc. hired Maggie Cameron, Cary Gordon, Jeff Schroeder, and Trevor Wheeler as new golf sales representatives…
Mizuno’s Wave Inspire Wins Best Debut Award…
Mizuno USA was awarded the inaugural “Best Update” award from Runner’s World magazine for the new Wave® Inspire™ running shoe. The innovative running shoe was awarded the “Best Debut” honor for the best new shoe being released to market in the near futur
Merrell Launches First TV Ad
In a move designed to reinforce its commitment to encourage more consumers to embrace outside activities, Merrell Footwear aired its first national television commercial prior to the American Football Conference championship on CBS. The 30-second spot air
Watermark Hires New VP of Product Development
WaterMark announced that Steve Rodden has officially joined WaterMark as VP of product development. Rodden, a 15-year product design veteran, comes from Fiori Research and Design in Portland, Oregon, a firm he co-founded with Steve Brown in 1998. Over t
SGMA Releases Newest Color Card
The 8th edition of the SGMA International Activewear Color Card has been produced for Spring/Summer 2006 and Fall/Winter 2006-07. This Color Card highlights 24 directional colors for 2006 and 2007, which are uniquely tailored to the global market.
West Marine January Comps Decrease 5.3%
West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the five weeks ended January 1, 2005 were $45.7 million, a 14.0% decrease compared to net sales of $53.1 million for the six-week period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the five weeks ended January
Stage Stores Sees Sales Increase 4.4%; Comps Up 3.7%…
Stage Stores, Inc. reported total sales for the four-week period ended January 29, 2005 increased 4.4% to $63.7 million from $61.0 million in the prior year four-week period ended January 31, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 3.7% versus an increase
Pacific Sunwear Posts 20% Increase Over Year-Ago
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reported that total sales for the four weeks of January of fiscal 2004 were $65.3 million, an increase of 20.0% over total sales of $54.4 million for the four weeks of January of fiscal 2003. Company same store sales inc
January Comps Up 9.8% at The Bon Ton
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced total sales for the four weeks ended January 29, 2005 increased 9.1% to $62.3 million compared to $57.1 million for the same period last year. Bon-Ton comparable store sales increased 8.2%. Elder-Beerman comparable stor
