Overall sales for the entire winter sport market (including specialty and chain stores), were up 4% in dollars to $2.3 billion for the August 2005 through March 2006 period,
compared to $2.2 billion reported last year, according to the SIA Retail Audit. U
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NSGA: March Sporting Goods Sales Climb 18%
The Monthly Retail Trade Survey, prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau, reported sales in sporting goods stores of $2.87 billion preliminary for the most recent reporting month of March, up 18.2% from the $2.43 billion in March 2005. The increase follows a 1
Small Business Health Care Blocked in Senate…
The Small Business Health Care Plan, one of the top priorities during OIA’s recent Capitol Summit and a key issue for the SGMA, was defeated in Congress last week. The Bill was proposed by Senator Enzi this year and allowed industry associations to pool
CITA Expands Quota Exemption, but Not Enough…
The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements sent a letter to Outdoor Industry Association and SnowSports Industries America informing the industry groups that it has revised the definition of ski and snowboard pants that are exempt from the
Golf Town Shrinks Q1 Loss…
Canada’s golf specialty retailer, Golf Town, had a strong first quarter with both new stores and old contributing to top line growth. The strong sales helped to shrink the net loss in what is typically the company’s quietest quarter.
In the first quarter
Pacific Cycle’s Big Box Sales Down; IBD Sales Up
Dorel Industries, parent company to Pacific Cycle and the Schwinn and GT brands, reported revenues for the first quarter declined 4.4% to $451 million compared to $472 million a year ago. Earnings declined 11.1% to $24.2 million from $27.2 million and dil
Billabong Appoints Skate Marketing Manager
Rodney Johnson has joined the Billabong team as Skate Marketing Manager. Rodney will be the driving force behind all skate efforts as Billabong launches a more intensive campaign into the market place. Johnson will also oversee the team management and eve
Broder Bros. Q1 Sales Pass $200 Million
Broder Bros., Co. saw first quarter net sales of $209.6 million compared to $197.7 million for the first quarter 2005. First quarter 2006 loss from operations was $(0.4) million compared to loss from operations of $(1.1) million for first quarter 2005. Fi
SportsOneSource Sees Weaker Comps in Athletic Footwear Sales in April…
While comp store data is not tracked on a monthly basis in the sporting goods, athletic footwear, and athletic apparel business, SportsOneSource analyzes POS data compiled by SportScanINFO to develop a market view of the overall sporting goods busi
Amer Sports Sees Early Upside in Salomon Business…
Amer Sports dispelled any concerns regarding transparency last week when management decided to include pro-forma Salomon results in last year’s numbers to provide a better apples-to-apples comparison for the total business performance. No doubt, comparis
Blacks Leisure Sales Up for Year; Comps Down…
Blacks Leisure Group plc saw total sales for the year ended February 28, 2006 increase by 1.1% to £297.2 million ($532.2 mm) from £294.0 million ($540.8 mm) last year. Same-store sales decreased by 3.3%.
Operating profit for the Group was up by 7% to £22
Crocs Expands Dealers to Triple Sales and Profits…
Crocs Inc. hosted its first official conference call as a public company with triple-digit growth in sales and earnings. During a conference call with analysts and the media, some analysts were cheering as they congratulated the management team. The compa
Timberland Focuses on Brands; Cuts Guidance…
Timberland came off of a slow first quarter with a softening market for their U.S. boot business and new import duties in Europe challenging the company on all geographic fronts. In spite of challenges in the urban market, Timberland did have several asp
The Walking Company Shines Bright in Q1…
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. first quarter consolidated net sales were $38.7 million, a 23% increase, as compared with $31.3 million in the first quarter 2005.
Consolidated net sales increased primarily due to the addition of 63 new Walking Company stores whic
Camelbak Inks Sponsorship Deals with Two Freeriders
CamelBak Products, LLC has signed two sponsorship agreements with big mountain snowboarder, Jeremy Jones and freeride mountain bike athlete, Kirt Voreis. CamelBak will integrate Jones and Voreis into its 2006-2007 marketing programs in addition to leverag
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