Nikwax recently received one of the U.K.’s top awards for business, The Queen’s Award for Export Achievement, and was also recently given the International Business award for Language. Both honors speak to the diversity of culture within the company and t
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Lafuma Profits Outpace Sales; Looks at Acquisitions…
The Lafuma Group ended fiscal 2004 with solid sales and profit growth, and a large improvement to the company’s debt-to-equity ratio. Fiscal year sales increased 2.0% to €179.9 million ($219.0 mm) compared to €176.4 million ($191.2 mm). Net profit outpace
Huffy Corp. Completes Auction of Action Sports Brands…
Huffy Corporation completed the auction of its snowboard and other action sports businesses on Friday, with the initial stalking horse bidders emerging as the winners in the sale…
Outgoing Colorado Senator to Launch Outdoor Gear Line…
U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-CO) will reportedly be licensing his name to an undisclosed company for a “Nighthorse” signature line of camping and outdoor gear. A report last week in a Colorado paper had Campbell, a Native American who is retir
Buff Inks Deal with TeleFair 2004-05
Original Buff Headwear will sponsor the 2004-2005 TeleFair telemark skiing and snowkiting series, the company announced this week. TeleFair will take place at 12 locations throughout North America during the coming winter. The series promotes the sports o
The Athlete’s Foot Files Chap. 11; Will Liquidate Corporate Stores
As Sports Executive Weekly speculated earlier this week, The Athlete's Foot on Thursday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, listing assets of $33.6 million and liabilities of $39.4 million. The company will liquidate its 124 corporate
New Era Europe Launches Soccer SBU
New Era Cap Europe, a division of New Era Cap Co., announced the launch of a dedicated European Football business line. Headed up by Strategic Business Manager Ben Elkington, the department’s role is to increase New Era’s presence in the European Football
Patagonia Hires Sheahan to run Fishing and Paddle Division
Patagonia has hired Casey Sheahan, former Kelty President, as the company’s newest Product Line Director, responsible for Patagonia’s Fishing division as well as their paddling division, Lotus Designs. Bringing his vast experience in the outdoor industry
Two U.S. Companies win ISPO BrandNew Awards
NEMO has won the coveted ispo BrandNew Overall Award with its inflatable SAKO tent. Jetboil captured the Hytrel Hardware Accessories category award for its lightweight outdoor cooking system. Other category winners included Yono from Japan (Invista Style
Rocky Shoes and Boots Acquires EJ Footwear Group
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement whereby Rocky Shoes & Boots will acquire privately-held EJ Footwear Group and its EJ Footwear LLC, Georgia Boot LLC, and HM Lehigh Safety Shoe Co. LLC subsidiaries. The total purchase price for
November Retail Sales Fall Short of Expectations…
The sluggish start to the Holiday shopping season had analysts scrambling last week, as most cut projections for Holiday retail sales gains after November comparable store sales results fell short of expectations. Sports Executive Weekly is also hearing
VF Outdoor Coalition Outlines New Management Roles…
Mike Corvino has been been promoted to president of JanSport. He was most recently VP of sales and merchandising for VF Imagewear. He will report to Mike Egeck, president of VF Outdoor – Americas, whi made the announcement last week amid a flurry of oth
Outdoor Specialty Sees Increased Competition…
Outdoor Industry Association has published the bi-annual top-line retail sales report for the outdoor industry. The reports include a 12 month review (last six months of 2003 and first 6 months of 2004 roll-up) and details specialty and chain store sales
VF Outdoor Coalition Outlines New Management Roles…
Mike Corvino has been been promoted to president of JanSport. He was most recently VP of sales and merchandising for VF Imagewear. He will report to Mike Egeck, president of VF Outdoor – Americas, whi made the announcement last week amid a flurry of oth
U.S. Dollar and Asian Restructuring Hurt Rossignol’s Q2 Net Income…
Last month, BOSS reported that The Rossignol Group’s first half sales showed a marked improvement, but requests to delay shipments and exchange rates again pulled sales down. Consolidated group sales for the first half-year showed a slight 0.4% drop to €1
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