REI and Leave No Trace Launch Youth Education Program
REI and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics have launched a new program designed to educate children about the outdoors, and the responsible use of public lands.
The Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids (PEAK) program, based on the seven Lea
TNF Shuffles the Executive Deck
Steve Rendle has been appointed to the position of President, The North Face – Americas, and Todd Spaletto to the position of Vice President of Sales for the US. Steve will report to Mike Egeck, President of VF Outdoor – Americas. Reporting to Todd will b
Callaway Beats Q2 Estimates Despite Net Income Plunge
Callaway Golf Company announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, reporting consolidated net sales increased 23.0% to $297.9 million, including $2.0 million in net sales from the company's newly acquired subsidiary, FrogTrade
Big 5 Q2 Comps Up 3.9%; Re-Affirms Earnings Guidance
Big 5 Sporting Goods confirmed previously announced earnings guidance of 34 cents to 36 cents per share for its fiscal Q2 and reported that net sales for the period ended June 27, 2004 increased 8.5% to $184.5 million from $170.1 million in the year-ago p
Wakley Re-Joins Prince U.S. Footwear Team
Gary Wakley has rejoined Prince Sports, Inc to attend to some unfinished business. Bringing a lifetime of experience in athletic footwear, including several successful years with Prince, Wakley will be responsible for leading the product management of Pri
Primaloft Hosts Sleeping Bag Clinic at OR
PrimaLoft Insulation Technology is sponsoring a technical
clinic to help answer question about sleeping bag performance and design at teh OR Summer Market Friday, August 13th from 7:30-9:00 AM at the Downtown Marriott Hotel across from the Salt Palace Con
Accel Group’s Acquisition Strategy Pays off in First Half
Both sales and profit increased for the Accell Group during the first half of 2004. Sales rose to €204.3 million ($251.2 mm), a 24% increase over the €165.3 million ($175.7 mm) in 2003. The organic growth amounted to 10%. Net profit increased by 49%, to €
Everlast Inks Two New License Deals
Everlast Worldwide has inked two licensing agreements with Hong Kong-based Stelux Watch Ltd. to launch Everlast-branded watches in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan with a concentration of sales through its own City Chain g
Columbia Q2 Income Jumps 13.8% on 12.5% Sales Increase
Columbia Sportswear second quarter net sales were $171.1 million, an increase of 12.5% over net sales of $152.1 million for the same period of 2003. The Company reported a net income for the second quarter of $10.7 million, a 13.8% increase over net incom
Gear for Sports and Sun Ice Ink Distribution Deal
Gear for Sports has inked a deal to become the exclusive distributing, marketing and sales partner for Sun ice Golf products in the U.S. GEAR for Sports will begin shipping the Spring 2005 Collection during the first week of November…
K2 Sales Climb 25.7% in Second Quarter; Organic Growth at 9%
K2 sales , for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004, were $251.0 million, an increase of 25.7% from $199.7 million in the prior year, and diluted earnings per share were 16 cents for the quarter. Operating income in the second quarter was $12.4 million,
CPSC Issues Recall of Reebok and NordicTrack Dumbbells
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Jumpking Inc., of Mesquite, TX, has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 1.2 million Reebok and NordicTrack Chrome Dumbbells. The company is issuing the recall because the product
Pacific Trail Inks Licensing Deal with Tuned In Sports
Pacific Trail has signed a three-year licensing agreement with Tuned In Sports, Inc., a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of recreational tents, camping furniture and canopies. Tuned In Sports, headquartered in Washington DC, will begin distribution
Cloudveil Gears up for Fall ’04
Cloudveil has announced three strategic business partnerships that, according to the company, will further strengthen their infrastructure and rep force. Cloudveil has formed a partnership with Sojitz Corporation of America. The company is also relocating
Nike Renews Native American Basketball Invitational Sponsorship
Although the NBA Finals may have concluded, basketball fans from across the United States will have another opportunity for a unique, compelling basketball experience this summer. Nike today announced that it was joining the Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury a
