SGMA has released the 2005 edition of its U.S. Trends in Team Sports report, finding team sports participation peaking at age 11, basketball remaining the nation’s most popular team sport, lacrosse on the rise, and participation by girls having nev
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OIA: Outdoor Industry Reaches $13 Billion for First Half of 2005
Outdoor Industry Association released the semi-annual Topline Retail Sales report, which focuses on point of sale data for five outdoor product categories: Equipment, Equipment Accessories, Apparel, Footwear, and Paddle. The report covers the spring/ summ
Puma Continues to Roll on Strength of U.S. Business
Puma AG looked to the U.S. to continue the company’s winning ways in the third quarter even as Europe growth flattens out a bit. Third quarter consolidated sales grew 16.4%, better than expected, reaching €536 million ($655 mm). Currency fluctuations pla
adidas Sees Growing Momentum in Q3; Lifts 2005 Outlook
adidas Group reported that third quarter net sales increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis with improvements coming from brand adidas in all regions except Europe, where sales remained stable. In euro terms, sales grew 9% to €1.92 billion ($2.35 bn) in 2
Payless Reports 4% October Comps Increase
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. reported a 4.0% comparable-store sales increased for the month of October. Company sales totaled $212.5 million, a 1.1% increase from $210.1 million last year. Total sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2005 were $2.06 billio
Bikes Belong Launches Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Since 1970, the percentage of U.S. children who bike or walk to school has plummeted. During this time, childhood obesity has tripled, and sedentary lifestyles are widely recognized as a major contributing factor. Safe Routes to School is a logical soluti
Liz Claiborne Acquires prAna for $34 Million
In a move to draw upon the resources and reach of an established global partner, prAna has joined forces with Liz Claiborne Inc. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, prAna co-owners Beaver and Pam Theodosakis and Demian Kloer will remain at the
Dorel Posts Lower Sales on Sting-Ray Softness
Dorel Industries Inc. reported revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 of $423.3 million, down slightly from $433.8 million a year ago with strong revenue growth in the juvenile segment partially offset the lower sales of Sting-Ray bicycles
Ashworth Appoints Outside Director to Board
Ashworth, Inc. announced the appointment of John W. Richardson, a new outside director, to the company's Board.
Mr. Richardson will stand for election at the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for March 2006. Mr. Richardson has e
Gita is Named N.A. Distributor of Ergomo
Gita has been selected as the exclusive North American distributor for Ergomo power meters and accessories. The Ergomo Pro is a brand new power meter that takes its power readings from a sensor in the unit’s proprietary bottom bracket assembly. While an e
Alpinist Hosts Second Annual Barry Corbet Film Festival
Alpinist Magazine announced the dates and lineup for the Second Annual Barry Corbet Film Festival, a unique mountain gathering that honors Jackson Hole mountaineering legend Barry Corbet. In March 2005, Alpinist celebrated Corbet’s athletic and artistic
Northern Forest Canoe Trail Hosts Online Auction
To raise critical funds and promote their organizational mission, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail is hosting a first-of-a-kind online auction from Nov. 1 – Dec. 9, 2005. The NFCT auction will feature a unique collection of items including canoes, paddles,
RSN to Provide Coverage at SIA’06
SnowSports Industries America and RSN are teaming up to produce four on-location telecasts of RSN's gear program, “The Goods.” The show will preview and review the people, gear, events, and parties that will comprise SIA.06, taking place in Las Vegas
Russell Corp. Feels Hurricane Hurt; Not as Bad as Anticipated…
After issuing warnings earlier this month that reduced the lower range of EPS guidance by two cents, excluding the anticipated 16 cents to 20 cents negative affect of recent hurricanes, the market was braced for the worse from Russell Corp. As it turned
OBITUARY – Jim Weinstein
Jim Weinstein, one of the original founders of the trade organization that became SIA, and four decades corporate counsel to the organization, died October 20 in Woodstock, Vt. He was 101 years old…