The Stride Rite Corporation reported that sales for the first fiscal quarter ended March 4 increased 10.6% to $150.6 million from $136.1 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2004. Operating income in the first quarter of 2005 was $13.1 million, a 12
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Lynn Hill Launches Climbing Camps
Legendary climber, Lynn Hill launched Lynn Hill Climbing Camps this week. The camps will celebrate the climbing lifestyle and help participants achieve a new level in their own climbing. During a five-day course, Lynn will coach participants, demonstrate
Cloudveil Taps Marmot and Camelbak for Two Key Hires
Cloudveil announced the hiring of two key personnel, John Rounds to the role of Director of North American Sales and
Ali Levy to the newly created position of Retail merchandising Coordinator. Rounds, formerly the National Sales Manager Recreational Divis
Industry Vendors Continue Healthy Gains in Q4…
Sporting Goods industry vendors in both the Softgoods and Hardgoods categories started to see acquisitions play a bigger role in the bottom line gains, while U.S. companies continued to benefit from a weaker dollar and many European companies struggled to
Quiksilver Sees Apparel Opportunity in Rossignol Acquisition…
Quiksilver is the latest company to see value in bringing a venerable European snow sports company into their growing stable of brands as the company last week announced that it would acquire the Rossignol Group in a deal worth approximately $320 million
Genesco Will Restate Earnings Based on Review of Accounting
Genesco Inc. announced that upon completion of its review of its accounting for retail store leases, it expects to revise previously reported fourth quarter and fiscal 2005 results and to issue restated consolidated financial statements for the fiscal yea
Nordica Creates New Marketing Team
Nordica announced a new marketing team with Andy Hare as the product marketing manager, Willy Booker as the ski product and promotions manager, Wendy Reger as the marketing communications manager and Matthew Knittle as the Race Sales and Service Manager..

Sales Managers — L’Amy Group
The L’AMY GROUP, designers and manufacturers of the COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR EYEWEAR Collections is an international leader in the Eyewear Industry. We have exciting opportunities available for experienced Sales Managers to represent our Sunwear Col
Sea Otter Classic Signs Two New Sponsors
Sierra Nevada Brewery and Kodak EasyShare Gallery have signed on as Co-Presenting Sponsors of the Sea Otter Classic. The 15th annual Sea Otter Classic, known throughout the cycling world as the grand season opener,
will be held on April 14-17, 2005 at the
Sales at Finish Line Jump 18% for the Quarter and Year
The Finish Line, Inc. reported that net sales increased 18% to $361.4 million for fourth quarter ended February 26, 2005 compared to $305.3 million for the year-ago period. Comparable store net sales increased 8% for Q4 on top of a 19% increase reported f
Black Diamond Becomes AMGA Diamond Level Sponsor
Black Diamond Equipment has become a Diamond Level Sponsor of the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA). Black Diamond will also be the exclusive partner of the 2005 Rock Guides exams, offering aspirant guides funding and support…
NSGA Declares Support for Association Health Plan Bill
House committee last week approved legislation that would help small businesses meet rising health insurance costs by authorizing the creation of Association Health Plans. The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) strongly supports this legislation a
Merrell Inks TV Ad Deal with ‘Globe Trekker’
Supporting its new “Let’s Get Outside” brand positioning encouraging consumers to embrace outside activities regardless of skill level, Merrell Footwear has signed on as a co-sponsor for Globe Trekker. Globe Trekker is a public television series seen on
Forzani Audited Fourth Quarter Results Hit by Lease Accounting Change
The Forzani Group, having completed the annual audit of its financial statements, confirmed net earnings for the fourth quarter were $13.0 million, a 19.2% decrease from fiscal 2004, $12.7 million or a decrease of 21.1%. Revenue decreased 2.3% to $274.3 m
Russell Signs Agreement With CIAA…
The Russell Corporation has signed an agreement to be the exclusive provider of athletic apparel, team uniforms, balls, and sports equipment to all 12 member schools of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the oldest of the Historicall