OR Summer Market – Another Successful Show…

The weeks leading up to OR Summer Market are generally full of anticipation, tight deadlines, and frayed nerves. This year, these effects were multiplied by the fact that OR celebrated its 25th birthday, extended the outdoor demo to two days, expanded the

Orange 21 Posts Q2 Loss on Flat Sales; Replaces CFO

Orange 21 Inc. reported that net sales for the second quarter of 2006 were relatively flat at $10.3 million, a 1.4% decrease compared to $10.4 million in the second quarter of 2005. ORNG reported a Q2 net loss of approximately $758,000, or 9 cents per dil

Escalade Inc. Appoints New CEO

Escalade, Incorporated has appointed Daniel A. Messmer to serve as president and CEO of Escalade, Inc. effective immediately. Mr. Messmer will replace Robert E. Griffin who has served as the interim CEO effective since April 19, 2006. Mr. Griffin will c

Hibbett SG Lowers Q2 Guidance Despite 11% Sales Jump…

In a preliminary sales report, Hibbett Sporting Goods saw strong top-line results for the second quarter for fiscal 2007, but now expects to report net income per diluted share of 12 cents to 13 cents versus the previous guidance for the second quarter of

Golf Town Q2 Comps Up 4.7%…

The healthy retail environment in the Canadian sporting goods market seems to be relatively broad-based, spanning from Hockey to Outdoor to Golf. Golf Town is taking advantage of this and has seen both top-line and bottom line increases for the second qua

G.I. Joe’s Names Vendor; Rep of Year

Recognizing a successful partnership and dedication to provide high quality footwear to running enthusiasts throughout the Pacific Northwest, G.I. Joe’s named Asics, Inc. of Irvine, California as its 2006 Vendor of the Year. In addition, Doug Williams of

Johnson Outdoors Hires Currier and Associates

Johnson Outdoors has hired Currier & Associates of Brush Prairie, Washington to represent the company’s Eureka!â, Silva and Silva Tech4Oä brands in the Pacific Northwest. Currier & Associates’ territory will cover Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana and

Tecnica Taps Post to Run Nordica Apparel

The Tecnica Group appointed Bill Post as President and CEO of Nordica Apparel. Post, a 30-
year veteran of the outdoor/winter clothing industry, successfully managed Nordica
Skiwear through the 1990’s before becoming president of Sport Obermeyer in 2000..

Camelbak Grabs Market Share with New Bottle

With only 90 days under its belt, the CamelBak Bottle has exceeded a 10% market share in U.S. specialty retail stores, according to the company. The success of the launch has spurred retailers to place multiple reorders sooner than expected. The CamelBak