SIA Retail Audit Sees Higher ASP at Chain Stores…
The SnowSports Industry launched into the 2004-05 season with solid pre-season sales fueled by good snowfall in the western states, particularly the Sierra. According to the SIA and The Leisure Trends Group, total industry sales increased 3.0% to $323.3 m
Malden Union Inks Three-Year Contract Deal…
After rejecting Malden Mills “best and final” contract offer last week, the UNITE HERE workers union has voted to accept a new three year contract. The union, which represents roughly 70% of Malden’s workforce, threatened to strike last week because membe
Nikwax Receives Picks Up Honors at U.K. Event…
Nikwax recently received one of the U.K.’s top awards for business, The Queen’s Award for Export Achievement, and was also recently given the International Business award for Language. Both honors speak to the diversity of culture within the company and t
EPA Reportedly Censororing Opposition to Roadless Rule Changes…
The watchdog group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) is reporting that the EPA is censoring public comments and warnings of its professional staff in its reports on the changes to the Clinton-era roadless rule. The EPA allegedly del
American Skiing Company: Early Indicators Look Good…
The American Skiing Company, parent company to Sugarloaf USA, Killington, The Canyons, and several other ski resorts, reported a strong start to fiscal 2005. First fiscal quarter revenues increased 5.8% to 19.5 million compared to 18.5 million last year.
REI Receives Honors for Ad…
REI’s ‘It was a Good Day’ ad designed by the Copacino+Fujikado ad agency out of Seattle was recently given honors in AdWeek magazine, saying, “Lifestyle advertising is so much nicer when there aren't people in it. An unpopulated ad makes it easier to
Cabela’s Wins Fort Worth TIF Suit…
Judge Donald J. Cosby of the 67th Judicial District has entered a Judgment validating the creation of a tax increment financing zone by the Fort Worth City Council and authorized the issuance of up to $32 million in bonds to help pay for the development o
Rocky Shoes and Boots in ‘Watershed’ Deal with EJ Footwear Acquisition…
In a deal that has been in the making for several months, Rocky Shoes & Boots will acquire EJ Footwear for $87.7 million in cash plus 484,261 shares of RCKY common stock, which were valued at $10 million at the date of the definitive agreement…
Wenonah Completes Current Designs Kayak Move…
Wenonah Canoe opened the doors to its new Current Designs Kayak production facility during the first week of December. Kayak production has been completely removed from the former Bundy Boulevard location and transferred to the new 45,000 square foot plan
Perkins Promoted to President at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors has appointed Jervis B. Perkins as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer. Perkins, 49, joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer in January 2003…
Cutter and Buck Fiscal Q2 Net Jumps; McGehee to Leave
Cutter & Buck Inc. reported that net sales for its fiscal second quarter rose 2.3% to $35.5 million from $34.7 million in the year-ago period. Net income jumped 39.4% to $2.9 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, versus net icome of $2.1 million, or 19
InSport International Expands Sales Force
InSport International has added 10 new Sales Reps in the past 90 days in the Northeast, Metro New York, Florida, the Rockies, Ontario, California and the accompanying Southwest region including Hawaii. The sales force will report directly to current Presi
Royal Precision Extends Deal with Meng and Assoc.
Royal Precision has renewed its marketing and public relations contract with Meng & Associates Inc. Extending their two-year partnership, Meng & Associates will continue to provide marketing support, web development and public relations services…
Footwear Product Manager — Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dick's Sporting Goods is seeking a Product Manager — Footwear. The PM will conceptualize and design a wide
range of footwear products, develop a material library and
color story, implement designs, and transition design from
prototype sta
Hayter Communications Hires New Communications Director
Hayter Communications has named Eric Doyne communications director for the agency. Doyne will drive media relations, marketing communications and new business developments out of his home office in Los Angeles. Doyne leaves his five-year post at Ogilvy PR
