PUMA North America has launched of a new collection of bodywear designed and manufactured by Schiesser Lifestyle to be sold through their exclusive U.S. distributor, United Legwear & Bodywear…
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Gander Mountain Closes IPO; Appoints New Baord
Gander Mountain Company closed its initial public offering of 6,583,750 shares of its common stock at a price of $16.00 per share, including the underwriters' over-allotment option. Under terms of the original filing, a number of Erickson family mem
GSI Commerce Hires Human Resources Chief
GSI Commerce, Inc. has hired James Flanagan, 43, to the newly created post of senior vice president of Human Resources. Flanagan, an HR executive with more than 18 years' experience, will report to Michael Rubin, chairman and CEO of the company…
Puma Market Cap Breaks the $4.0 Billion Mark…
PUMA AG rode the market even higher last week, with company shares more than doubling in the past year. Shares peaked last week at €212.70 before closing at €210.90, up 6.8% for the week and up more than 46% since the first of the year. The company’s m
Oakley Sees Health in New Sunglass Models Again; Apparel Showing Strength…
Oakley saw its third straight quarter of earnings growth and is looking at improved sell-through trends of new sunglass styles and lower inventories at Sunglass Hut as the basis for an upward revision of its sales and earnings guidance for the year…
Emu Expands U.S. Presence
EMU Australia has added Michael Fischer and Tiana Phillips to the EMU North American team. In his new role, Fischer will serve as the customer service and product line manager and will assist with product development and design for footwear, accessories a
InterBike Helps Fund Industry Associations
As the cycling season begins to heat up, Interbike is pleased to announce its advocacy and association support
program for 2004, an annual effort that provides necessary funding for a broad collection of advocacy and industry organizations at the local an
CLC Releases YTD School and Licensee Rankings
The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) announced the top-selling CLC member institutions and manufacturers for the fiscal year-to-date period July 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004. The top five schools, in ranked order were Michigan, North Carolina, Notre
Gander Mountain Opens on Nasdaq Priced at $16 a Share
Gander Mountain Company has announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 5,725,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $16.00 per share. In addition, Gander Mountain has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additi
NSGA Participation Numbers Paint a Different Picture
In spite of a 3% decline, exercise walking, remains the No. 1 participation activity surveyed by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), a position it has held for more than a decade. Data contained in NSGA’s annual “Sports Participation – Series
Oakley Net Income Jumps 31.2% on 14.3% Sales Increase
Oakley reported that first quarter net sales increased 14.3% to $127.1 million, compared with $111.2 million in the first quarter of 2003. Net income for Q1 totaled $4.2 million, or six cents per diluted share, compared with net income of $3.2 million, o
Reebok Signs Multi-Year Deals with Top NFL Prospects
Reebok has signed multi-year endorsement agreements with University of Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning and University of Miami's tight end Kellen Winslow, Jr. Widely considered two of the top prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft, Manning and Winsl
Ski Systems Help Specialty Sales
Integrated ski systems helped the alpine ski equipment category this season with admirable gains in both specialty and chain stores. In the specialty stores, all integrated ski system sales were up 25% in dollars through February, prompted by average reta
Chain Store SnowSports Sales Up 2.9% for 2004 STD
Overall sales at chain stores were up 2.9% in dollars to $451.8 million for August 2003 through February 2004 as compared to $439.2 million for the same period last season. “This increase in sales can be attributed to healthy gains in apparel accessories
OIA Receives Bi-Partisan Support For Conservation Trust
The OIA has announced that last month, Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Jon Corzine (D-NJ) drafted a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on Interior. The letter urged the Committee's