Quiksilver, Inc. last week announced a plan to help fund its impending acquisition of Skis Rossignol S.A. Quik will float $350 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due in 2015. The release stated that the private offering, which is subject
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Sierra Club Highlights America’s Recreation Gems
America’s Great Outdoors, Sierra Club’s new report outlining a vision for protecting our natural
heritage. The places profiled in the report were chosen by citizen conservationists in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for the unpara
Sportsman’s Guide Wins Several Awards
The Sportsman's Guide has reached a variety of milestones with respect to listings in several periodicals and indices. Recently, the Company was named to the new Russell Microcap Index when Russell Investment Group reconstituted its family of U.S. in
Phoenix Completes Chambers Acquisition; Expects Q2 Loss on Military Weakness
Phoenix Footwear completed its acquisition of the Chambers Belt Company. Chambers manufactures and distributes men's and women's belts and accessories spanning traditional and western styles, as well as a growing children's line. The compan
Marmot Discontinues Dana Designs…
For spring 2006, Dana packs will become Marmot packs. Dana components like Arc Flex and Arc Energy and styles like the Terraplane, Glacier, Bridger, and Bomb will carry forward, but the entire collection is now consolidated under the Marmot brand. Marmo
Levelwear Named Alpine Canada Alpin Licensee
Alpine Canada Alpin announced an agreement with Levelwear to become an official licensed merchandiser for Canada’s governing body of ski racing. With their unique line of casual clothing, Levelwear – a leader in the custom logoed apparel industry – is see
Levelwear Named Apparel Supplier for 2008 US Open
Levelwear, a leader in the custom logoed apparel industry, reported being selected as the official merchandise supplier for the 2008 US Open, at Torrey Pines. The agreement followed shortly after Levelwear had strong results in the Torrey Pines retail te
Exel Inks Deal to Become Floorball World Championship Sponsor
The Finnish sports equipment distributor Exel Sports Oy has signed an agreement with the Swedish Floorball Federation and Seger United AB with regard to Exel Sports being the main sponsor of the Floorball World Championships to be organized in Stockholm,
Bass Pro To Open First California Store
Poag & McEwen Lifestyle Centers also announced that Bass Pro Shops will locate its first California store at their new lifestyle center development, The Promenade Shops at Orchard Falls in Manteca, CA as well as a new store in Poag & McEwen's Pearlan
Centerstone Tech Launches iVendix
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an internationally recognized developer of Web-based sales order management software for manufacturers of sporting goods, recreation products, apparel, and footwear selling through specialty retailers, announced the availab
Recall: Razor USA Electric Scooters
Razor USA has recalled about 246,000 electric scooters due to a weld which can break, causing the handlebar to detach from the scooter. Razor USA has received 261 reports of handlebar welds breaking or bending with reports of 16 injuries. This recall repa
Sales Reps Wanted — Swix Apparel
Swix Apparel, a leader in performance clothing and accessories for the nordic ski and outdoor industries is looking for representation in the Midwest (west of lakes) territory. Candidates should have established retail relationships within these m
Antigua Net Soars in First Quarter…
Antigua Enterprises Inc. posted strong growth across the income statement for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. Sales for the company rose 6.6% to $9.4 million from $8.8 million for the same period of 2004. Gross margin as a percentage of sales incr
Panoptx Reports Record Q1 Sales
Panoptx Eyewear announced record sales in the first quarter of 2005, with the opening of 115 new accounts since January. The company pointed to several successful initiatives, including the addition of products for the snowsports and marine categories, th
NGF: April Rounds Played Down 0.7%
Same-store rounds played in the U.S. dipped 0.7% in April 2005 vs. April 2004, according to data provided to NGF by 1,285 golf course operators around the country. The resulting year-to-date figure is 3.2% lower than the same period last year. The hardest