Sales at chain stores were up 17% compared to last season, according to the SnowSports Industries America Retail Audit. In dollars, that translates to $347.1 million in sales compared to $298.0 million for the same period last season. Unit sales were up
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Specialty SnowSports Sales Jump 12% Through December
Overall sales for the entire winter sport market, including specialty and chain stores, were up 13% in dollars to $1.5 billion for the August through December period of 2005, compared to $1.3 billion reported last year, according to the SnowSports Industr
Wolverine Fourth Quarter Sales Climb 4.4%; Fiscal 2005 Exceeds $1 Billion
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported record revenue and earnings per share for its fourth quarter and 2005 fiscal year, marking its fifth consecutive year of record results.
For the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company reported revenue of $321.0 million, a
VF Corp. Revenue Climbs 4% on Outdoor Coalition Strength
VF Corporation announced record results for the fourth quarter and full year 2005. Net income in the fourth quarter rose to a record $127.5 million from $125.3 million, with earnings per share rising to $1.13 from $1.10. Total revenues increased 4% to a r
Timberland Joins New Environmental Reporting Group
The Timberland Company has joined the Facility Reporting Project, a new initiative of the Boston-based Ceres coalition aimed at improving sustainability reporting and environmental performance at individual facilities across the country…
Mugs Stump Award Recipients Announced
Black Diamond Equipment, Patagonia, Climbing Magazine, Mountain Gear and W.L. Gore, announced the recipients of the 2006 Mugs Stump Award. Created in 1992 in memory of Mugs Stump, one of North America’s most visionary climbers, the award grants money to s
Odyssey Adventure Racing Hires Director of Brand Development
David Noyes has been named by Odyssey Adventure Racing as their new Director of Brand Development. “We are thrilled to have David join our team,” says Odyssey president Ronny Angell. “He brings 20 years of experience in marketing, advertising, and interna
PUMA Acquires Canadian Brand Licensee
PUMA has acquired the licensee of the brand’s apparel, footwear and accessories in Canada. ATA Inc. has been distributing PUMA products since July 2000. The acquisition will be retroactive to January 1, 2006. Since licensing the brand in July 2000, ATA
PrideSports Promotes Tran to Director of Marketing
PrideSports promoted of Harby Tran to Director of Marketing. Tran, who came to Pride in 2005 and previously served as Product Marketing Manager, will oversee all marketing initiatives for Softspikes-brand cleats and Pride Golf Tees. Prior to Pride, Tran
SGMA Adds Three to Board; Promotes Two to Executive Committee
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association is making changes to its Board of Directors. Joining the SGMA Board of Directors are Richard Bourne, COO/President – ASICS America Corporation; Paul Ehrlich, general counsel – adidas America; and Chris Considi
Quiksilver Promotes Kaupas to VP Marketing
Quiksilver promoted of Natas Kaupas to Vice President of Marketing of Quiksilver Americas. In this capacity, Natas will oversee Quiksilver’s creative, advertising, promotion and online projects. He will also continue in his role as the Quiksilver Brand
ANWR Battle Heats Up Again
In last week's State of the Union address, President Bush admitted that the United States is suffering from an oil addiction. Less than one week later, the President released his 2007 federal budget request to Congress- and it includes revenues from
adidas Closes Reebok Deal; Fireman Steps Aside…
adidas-Salomon AG closed its acquisition of Reebok International Ltd. last week, creating a new global sports equipment powerhouse with revenues of approximately €9.5 billion ($11.8 billion) in the athletic footwear, athletic apparel, and hardgoods catego
REI Honors Top Vendor Partners…
Recreational Equipment, Inc. named Eagle Creek as its Vendor Partner-of-the-Year at the 2005 vendor partnership awards at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The annual awards program, established in 1993, recognizes three key vendors and one overall vend
Maruman Golf Inks Japan Distribution Deal with Whitlam Golf
Maruman Golf inked a deal with Whitlam Golf and Gauge Design Golf to exclusively distribute Whitlam Golf products in Japan. According to the agreement, Whitlam will also create and manufacture a high-end putter line for Maruman Golf that will be distribut