Summus Works, Inc.'s outdoor sports wholesale division, which includes brands like Stockli Skis and Lisker of France, reported $468,638 gross revenue for the quarter ending September 30, 2006…
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London Conference Provides Closer Look at Europe Strategies for Key Companies…
A number of industry companies provided a peak at their European strategies last week while at the Piper Jaffray Conference in London just as third quarter earnings season kicks off in earnest. Participating companies included some of the hottest brands
More Apparel Companies Join Bankruptcy Line…
It was another bad week for the textile business as two more companies involved in the basic blank apparel business filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week.
In papers filed last week, Anvil Knitwear Inc. and parent Anvil Holdings both filed f
Sally McCoy Takes Over as CamelBak CEO
CamelBak named Sally McCoy as its CEO and president. McCoy previously served on the CamelBak board of directors and has over 20 years of relevant experience, including operating outdoor recreation companies, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic consult
Silver Steep adds to Board
Silver Steep Partners, appointed Sally McCoy, recently named president and CEO of CamelBak, as chairman of its advisory board. Prior to her recent appointment to CamelBak, McCoy co-founded Silver Steep Partners with Nathan Pund…
Burton to Open First Tokyo Store
Burton will open the doors of its first Tokyo store to the Japanese snowboard community this weekend. Located in the young, trendy, and style-driven neighborhood of Harajuku, the new Burton Tokyo store will celebrate its grand opening on October 13 & 14 w
Kulczycki Takes over as CEO of Filson
Filson Holdings, Inc., parent company of C.C. Filson Company, has appointed Bill Kulczycki as President and Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Doug Williams, who becomes Chairman of the Board. Kulczycki will be based in the company’s Seattle, Washington
Shoe Carnival Boardmember Steps Down
James A. Aschleman resigned from his position on Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s board of directors. Aschleman advised the company that because of his affiliation with Baker & Daniels LLP, which provides legal services to the company, he believed he should no
LaCrosse Wins CFD Boot Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has been awarded a $1.25
million direct contract to produce the Phoenix Bunker Boot for the Chicago Fire Department…
Midwest Mountaineering Joins ROI
Midwest Mountaineering is joining Retailers of the Outdoor Industry (ROI). Midwest Mountaineering becomes ROI's 32nd outdoor specialty retail member. Owned and founded by Rod Johnson, Midwest Mountaineering is the largest outdoor retailer in Minnesot
ORC Industries to Acquire Bell Canoe Works…
While the usual flurry of post-OR acquisitions have taken a bit longer to get up to speed this year, it began with an unexpected deal in the paddlesports sector. ORC Industries has signed an agreement to acquire Bell Canoe Works from the company’s owner,
DOD Stops Wind Power Plant Blockade…
In June, the Sierra Club filed suit against Donald Rumsfeld and the U.S. Department of Defense for blocking the construction of new wind power plants on the grounds that they interfered with the various Department of Defense facilities.
In order to opera
REI Takes on TXDOT and Wins…
REI has sparked a local firestorm against the Texas Department of Transportation. The retailer recently won an eminent domain lawsuit concerning Texas’ Katy Freeway expansion project that forced REI to relocate after part of its parking lot was taken away
Easton Sports Sponsors Florida Baseball
Easton Sports, which has more than 90 universities on its sponsorship roster, can now add Southeastern Conference (SEC) powerhouse Florida to its lineup. Florida has signed a multi-year deal which will begin in 2007. The agreement slates Florida to wear
Vail Resorts Doubles 2006 Net Income
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported net income for fiscal 2006 of $45.8 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, compared to net income of $23.1 million, or 64 cents per diluted share, for the 2005 fiscal year. Resort revenue, the combination of Mountain and Lodging
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