Overall sales for the entire winter sports market increased by 4.6% in dollars to $2.03 billion compared to $1.94 billion in 2002 for the period of August through February, according to the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Retail Audit. Sales at speci
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SIA: Chain Store Sales Off 5.5% Through February
Chain store sales were down 5.5% for August through February compared to the same period in 2002. In dollars, that translates to $439.4 million in sales so far this year compared to $465.2 million in 2002. The unit sales tracked 11.3% behind last year. S
Oakley Q1 Net Income Falls 43% as U.S. Continue Slide
Oakley, Inc. reported first quarter net sales increased 1.5% to $111.2 million compared with $109.6 million in the first quarter of 2002. Net income for the first quarter totaled $3.2 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with net income of $5.6
Unifi Makes Further Domestic Peronnel Cuts
Unifi Inc. has announced changes that will result in the elimination of 400 current domestic positions, bringing the number of positions eliminated through cost reduction initiatives since January 2003 to approximately 600, or 15% of the company's U.
Ski Companies to Force Retailer into Chapter 7
Fischer, Rossignol, Tecnica, Volkl and Marker USA have filed a petition to force a closed Clifton Park sporting goods retailer into Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The involuntary petition brought against Clifton Park Sports Inc. seeks more than $41,000 in payme
SGMA Lists Top 30 U.S. Participation Activities
Fitness activities and outdoor pursuits. Those two categories are now attracting the highest level of interest among sports participants in the U.S. That's the conclusion of SGMA International following an analysis of the Sports Participa
SGAA Rep News
Gary Niland, President of the SGAA, has announced that Mike Higgins of Higgins & Associates is the new Western Director of the 69-year old trade organization. Other rep news from SGAA includes Jack Rusher, NESGAA Retailer of the Yea
THC to Fold into New Canadian Public Entity
The Hockey Company Holdings Inc. announced that it has filed a preliminary prospectus for an initial public offering in Canada. The offering will consist of the issuance of common shares, which the company has applied to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange
SGMA Outlines Top 30 U.S. Participation Activities
Fitness activities and outdoor pursuits. Those two categories are now attracting the highest level of interest among sports participants in the U.S. based on analysis of the Sports Participation Topline Report (2003 edition) by SGMA Internation
Sporting Goods Industry Gathers to Support Physical Education
What are you doing on April 29 and 30? Come to Washington, DC and participate in P.E.4LIFE's 3rd Annual National P.E. Day activities, presented by SGMA International. Many sports celebrities will be on hand to show their support for PE and the role
SGMA Releases U.S. Athletic Footwear Report
More and more Americans are pounding the pavement… with their sneakers. That's the underlying message of SGMA International's 2003 edition of The U.S. Athletic Footwear Market Today prepared in conjunction with The NP
Burlington Continues Progress in Emergence Process
Burlington Industries, Inc. reports that it is continuing its progress towards emerging from Chapter 11 reorganization this summer. The Court has extended the Company's period of exclusivity to solicit acceptances of its plan of reorganization throu
Gart / TSA Deal Survives Antitrust Deadline; Merger Moves Ahead
Gart Sports Company and The Sports Authority, Inc. announced Thursday that the 30-day waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976 with respect to their previously announced plan to merge the two companies expired at midnig
Federated Inks Private Label Deal with Tarrant
Federated Department Stores, Inc. and Tarrant Apparel Group have signed a multi-year exclusive distribution agreement to distribute American Rag CIE, a new casual sportswear collection for juniors and young men's…
Nike Golf Appoints U.S. General Manager
Nike Golf announced the appointment of David Pillsbury to U.S. General Manager, effective immediately, according to company president Bob Wood. Pillsbury joins Nike Golf after 14 years with the American Golf Corporation, most recently serving as Presiden