SIA Hires New Marketing Firms…

After more than three years and hundreds of projects executed, Factory Design Labs and SnowSports Industries America have parted ways and SIA has hired Siquis Limited and Big Rig Creative as the association's agencies to help implement new marketing

Great Colorado Snow Boosts Vail’s Second Quarter…

Vail Resorts reported a record breaking fiscal second quarter for both top and bottom line performance. Skier visits were up at all four of Vail’s Colorado resorts, more than offsetting a decline at Heavenly due to some challenging weather over the Christ

Ralph Lauren Appoints President of Footwear Division

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation has announced that Aaron Schwartz will join the Company on April 3 as President of Polo Ralph Lauren Footwear, reporting to Jacki Nemerov, Executive Vice President. Schwartz was most recently Global President and Chief Creati

Dunham hires Berge as Sr. Outdoor Product Manager

Dunham hired Bobby Berge as Senior Outdoor Product Manager. Berge comes to the company with 22 years of experience in the outdoor business and will be responsible for all aspects of the Dunham product development team
including product marketing, design a

Sole Tech Adds to PR Team

Sole Technology announces a new player on the team with the addition of Brian Jones to its Public Relations department for éS and Emerica. Following skateboarding since he was a wee lad, Brian brings 20 years of skateboarding experience and seven years of

Nautilus Restates 2005 Q4 and Year

Nautilus, Inc. filed a report with the SEC stating that the company will report adjustments to the preliminary Q4 and full year 2005 results, previously reported on February 2, 2006. In addition, the Company will report two material weaknesses in its inte

Globe Int’l Posts 9.5% H1 Sales Decrease

Globe International reported a 9.5% decrease in sales for the fiscal first half to A$98.3 million ($73.9 mm) from A$108.6 million ($79.7 mm) during last year's first half. The company saw EBITDA for the first half decrease 83.1% to A$1.2 million ($0

Ashworth Extends Deal with Ryder Cup

Ashworth, Inc. has signed an agreement with Ryder Cup Ltd. to become the Lead Vendor, as well as Official Licensee, at the September 2006 Ryder Cup to be held at the K Club in Ireland. This agreement extends the 14-year relationship between Ashworth, the

Kellwood Restructuring On-Plan…

Kellwood, parent company to Kelty, Sierra Designs, and Slumberjack showed some positive results for the fourth quarter, in spite of slower sales in its two biggest divisions. However, the company’s “Other Softgoods” division, which houses all of its outdo

Umbro Swings to Profit in Non-Tournament Year…

Umbro plc was able to swing to a profit in the 2005 fiscal year despite a sharp decline in total revenues and the lack of any key tournaments during the year. Operating earnings before exceptional items inched up 1.3% to £24.5 million ($45 mm), compared

Stride Rite Solidifies Saucony and Hind Management…

The Stride Rite Corp. shuffled the deck at its Hind and Saucony subsidiaries this past week, enhancing the top management structure and the design department. At Hind, Todd Dalhausser was appointed general manager. He will report to Richie Woodworth, pre

Callaway Apparel Helps Ashworth Post 11% Q1 Sales Gain…

For the fiscal first quarter of 2006, Ashworth saw total sales increase 11% over the prior year quarter. Sales of Ashworth branded merchandise increased 3.5% to $20 million, while Callaway Golf apparel increased 23% over last year’s first quarter to $10.6

Outdoor and SG Retail Finishes 2005 With a Bang…

Large national outdoor retail chains saw a banner year in 2005, with higher than expected comps that trickled down to the bottom line. The two largest specialty outdoor retailers in the country, REI and L.L. Bean, were able to capitalize on great winter c