Nautilus Inc. now feels their addressable market is $11.9 billion when they include the acquisition of Pearl Izumi. This includes $5.4 billion in fitness in the Americas, $4.5 billion of fitness outside the Americas and $2 billion in high performance appa
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Columbia Sees Liquidation Efforts Cut Deeply into Q2 Margins, Net Income…
Columbia Sportswear Company was able to cut deeply into the excess outerwear inventories left over from the 2004 fourth quarter and moved quickly to liquidate any sportswear issues from the Spring/Summer 2005 lines. The action helped boost second quarter
Coleman Making a Comeback Under New Ownership…
Jarden Corporation, the parent company for the Coleman business, saw its second quarter sales more than triple due to the acquisitions of American Household, Coleman’s former parent company. Net sales increased 279% to $754 million compared to $199 millio
Thule Recovers from Slow Q1…
After a flat first quarter, Thule reported first half sales increased 5.5% to SEK 1.52 billion ($214 mm). The success was driven primarily by a solid performance in Europe, which saw sales increase 10% due to growth in rear-mount carriers and boxes. The c
The Friedrichshafen OutDoor Show: First Impressions…
With the OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen, Germany edging in three weeks before Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, a number of U.S. buyers and journalists showed up to get a sneak peek at the newest gear before the “official” launch in North America at the Ou
Garmin Sees More Success in Outdoor Electronics in Second Quarter…
Garmin seems to have recovered from the raw material supply issues it experienced over the past two quarters with increased sales, margins, and profitability during the second quarter. The consumer segment, which includes outdoor and fitness oriented GPS
OIA Applauds Senators’ Work to Keep LWCF Alive…
Created in 1964, the LWCF Act directed $900 million per year to create and protect America’s parks, forests, and wildlife refuges. Earlier this year, both the House and the Bush Administration advocated zeroing out the program. However, The Senate Interio
Black Diamond Wins AMGA Industry Award
Black Diamond Equipment is the 2005 recipient of the American Mountain Guides Association’s Industry Award. AMGA Executive Director Mike Alkaitis will present the award to Peter Metcalf, CEO of Black Diamond, at this August’s Outdoor Retailer Show.
ATTA Announces Adventure Travel World Summit
Featuring executives and luminaries from World Bank, Yahoo!, Microsoft, NBC Today Show, Orbitz, Recreational Equipment, National Geographic Adventures Magazine, The Travel Institute, and dozens of respected and influential adventure travel industry expert
LWCF Preserved in 2006 Budget
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association applauded House and Senate Interior Appropriation conferees for saving stateside Land and Water Conservation Fund. Created in 1964, the LWCF Act directed $900 million per year in off-shore oil an
Save Our Wild Salmon Completes Ranier Fund Raising Climb
This weekend twenty-six salmon advocates will summit Mt. Rainier – the highest point in Washington state, and one of the most challenging peaks in North America. Each climber raised at least $2,000 to help support the work of the Save Our Wild Salmon Coa
Unifi Reports Net Loss for Q4 and Year
Unifi, Inc. released operating results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ending June 26, 2005. Net income for the current quarter was a loss of $9.0 million or 17 cents per share compared to a net loss of $6.0 million or 12 cents per share for the pr
Coleman Parent Sees Sales Increase 279%; Income Up 104%
Jarden Corporation second quarter net sales increased 279% to $754 million compared to $199 million for the same period last year. Net income for the second quarter of 2005 increased by 104% to $32.8 million from $16.0 million for the same period last yea
Second Quarter Sales Jump Up 41% For Luxottica
Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2005. For the quarter, consolidated sales were €1,145.6 million up 41.1%, or up 45.0% assuming constant exchange rates, from the year-ago quarter. Retail sales were €842.9 milli
Open Air Demo Heads to Willard Bay State Park
With 9,900 acres of fresh water atop the Great Salt Lake flood plain, Willard Bay State Park will act as the official backdrop to OR’s annual Open Air Demo on Wednesday, August 10th. OAD attendees will discover smooth sandy beachfront, ample parking, shel