After the 2005 Tsunami in South Asia, Confluence Watersports introduced the Tsunami Commitment program to raise funds to support the relief and rebuilding of areas affected by water related natural disasters. As was the case last year, in 2006 Confluence
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Yakima Opens 18 Doors with Ski Market
Yakima announced that beginning March, 2006, Ski Market Ltd. will become an official Yakima dealer. Ski Market will sell Yakima’s line of winter sport, bike and paddle sport racks, its line of cargo boxes and the Ground Control, Yakima’s recently launched
OIA Honors Backpacker, River Sports Outfitters, and Gary Erickson
Outdoor Industry Association announced the recipients of the inaugural 2006 Outdoor Industry Ambassador Award and Outdoor Industry Innovator Award, as nominated by the outdoor industry and then selected by OIA’s Board of Directors. OIA has awarded Backpa
Precor Makes Promotions in Sales Division
Precor promoted Larry Domingo to Vice President of Commercial Sale. Domingo previously was Commercial Sales Director. In addition, Domingo has promoted Dan Toigo and Sean Kearney to Regional Sales Director positions, and Chuck Fedorka to Director of Natio
NSGA: Last Retail Census Shows 22.5% Growth in New England SG Store Sales
Overall sporting goods store sales in New England grew 22.5% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 25%, accrding to a report issued by the National Sporting Goods Association. Sales for 2002 in New England reached $1.53 billion. Of that amount,
Mizuno USA Full Year Sales Up 16% on Strong Athletic Biz
Mizuno USA, Inc. posted another record setting year in sales revenue and profit, recording a 16% increase over previous year’s sales. A company release indicated Mizuno USA had more than doubled revenue since 1999, with 2005 representing the sixth consec
SGMA: Sporting Goods Wholesale Sales Up Over 2004
According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), wholesale sales of sporting goods equipment, sports apparel, and athletic footwear were slightly stronger in 2005 than they were in 2004. In ’04, sales were $52.2 billion. In ’05, they rose
Moonlight Graham Acquired by Denim Apparel Group
Denim Apparel Group has signed a letter of intent to acquire Moonlight Graham Inc., a manufacturer of better men's and children's licensed sportswear with licenses including Major League Baseball, Anheuser – Busch, General Motors, Universal Stud
Puma NA Extends Damon Deal; Player Gets Ferrari
PUMA North America has signed Johnny Damon to a four year extension to their relationship. Damon, the former Red Sox centerfielder that recently signed on with the New York Yankees, will continue to represent the brand on the field wearing PUMA DFR cleat
Powell Brothers Launch Lacrosse Training Company
The infamous Powell Brothers, three of the world’s top professional lacrosse players and members of Brine’s R&D Team, have launched a family-owned and operated lacrosse training company. The brothers have taught and demonstrated lacrosse tips and training
REI Announces Vendor Partners of the Year
Recreational Equipment, Inc. named Eagle Creek as its Vendor Partner-of-the-Year at the 2005 vendor partnership awards at the winter Outdoor Retailer trade show. Other award winners included Kelty in the Camp/Travel Division, Black Diamond Equipment in t
adidas Closes Reebok Deal; Fireman Officially Steps Down
adidas-Salomon AG has closed its acquisition of Reebok International Ltd. providing the new adidas Group with a footprint of around €9.5 billion ($11.8 billion) in the global athletic footwear, apparel and hardware markets. Herbert Hainer is Chairman and
Luxottica Improves Fourth Quarter Top and Bottom Line
Luxottica Group S.p.A. consolidated U.S. GAAP results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 included consolidated sales of €1,118.8 million (+18.0%). Retail sales were €849.6 million (+15.3%); Retail comparable store sales increas
Sporting Goods Industry Continues to Evolve…
Last week marked the end of the Super Show, but the biggest news of the week happened outside the confines of Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center South Hall. While the show acted as the backdrop three years ago for the coming Gart/TSA deal that for
Columbia Sportswear Beats Q4 Estimates…
Columbia reported record full year sales and slightly lower earnings than last year, but was able to beat previously issued guidance and analysts’ expectations. Net sales for the fourth quarter were $314.1 million, an increase of 4.1% over the $301.8 mill