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OIA Releases Latest Participation Study

Reaching 145.7 million Americans, the outdoor recreation population has grown larger, younger, and become more
dedicated over a six-year study period, according to the 2004 Outdoor Recreation Participation Study for the United States, released this week b

PUMA Sees Q2 Profits Jump Nearly 49%; Backlog Up 21.9%

PUMA reported that second quarter consolidated sales increased by 17.1% to €352.3 million ($424.3 mm). The Apparel segment realized the strongest growth of 26.3% to €98.7 million ($118.9 mm). Footwear was up 13.3% to €229.0 million ($275.8 mm) and Accesso

Johnson Outdoors Closes Two Watercraft Facilities

Johnson Outdoors plans to outsource manufacturing at its Grand Rapids, Michigan facility, and to shift production from Mansonville, Canada to its Old Town, Maine operation, as part of the Company’s on-going efforts to increase efficiency and improve prof

Luxottica Earnings Jump 17% on 14% Sales Gain

Luxottica Reported that consolidated net sales for the second quarter improved by 13.7% to €803.5 million. Consolidated operating income for the quarter improved year-over-year by 24.3% to €139.1 million. Consequently, consolidated operating margin for th

Icebreaker Opens New U.S. Facility

Icebreaker has opened the doors of its U.S. customer service and distribution center located in Santa Barbara, California. In a move to establish greater reach in the U.S. market, Icebreaker is now positioned to serve its existing and future U.S. retaile

Arctic Edge Hires Pine as New VP-Sales and Marketing

Arctic Edge LLC, North American distributors of 66ºNORTH, has hired marketing executive Karim Pine as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Pine will help build and support key accounts and hire and manage the sales team. Karim Pine is the former pro

ASICS Opens the Books to Successes…

In uncharacteristic fashion, ASICS America Corp. last week reported that sales for the first half of 2004 increased 9.5% to $111.1 million versus the first half of 2003. Footwear sales outpaced total sales, increasing 11.2% for H1…

U.S. Remains Strong for Lafuma…

Lafuma reported this week that fiscal third quarter sales declined year on year by 0.5% to €45.6 million ($65.3 mm) compared to last year when the company posted sales of €50.9 million ($55.6 mm). International sales decreased in the third quarter as well

ASICS First Half Sales Up 9.5%; Increases Market Share

ASICS America Corporation reported that sales for the first half of 2004 were $111.1 million, an increase of 9.5% over 2003. The company continues its focus on running, the largest segment of the athletic footwear industry, showing footwear sales increasi

REI and Leave No Trace Launch Youth Education Program

REI and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics have launched a new program designed to educate children about the outdoors, and the responsible use of public lands.
The Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids (PEAK) program, based on the seven Lea

TNF Shuffles the Executive Deck

Steve Rendle has been appointed to the position of President, The North Face – Americas, and Todd Spaletto to the position of Vice President of Sales for the US. Steve will report to Mike Egeck, President of VF Outdoor – Americas. Reporting to Todd will b