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Pacific Sunwear Q3 Sales Drop 5% to $341.9 M
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. said that total sales for the third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2008, were $323.6 million, a 5% decrease from total sales of $341.9 million for the third quarter ended Nov. 3, 2007. Total company same-store sales decreased 7%
Ogio Promotes Two to VP Positions
OGIO reports that it will promote Tom Gocke to VP/global golf and Nick Wright to VP/global ASI (ad specialty industry) due to one of its most successful sales spikes in its 20-year history…
FGX Sunglass Unit Posts 20% Sales Gain in Third Quarter
FGX International said sales of sunglasses and prescription frames rose nearly 20% in the third quarter ended Oct. 4 to $10.4 million. The figures include sales of Foster Grant and Gargoyles branded sunglasses to Wal-Mart and other mass, drug, airport and
Easton-Bell Sees New Products Boost Q3 Sales
On its third quarter conference call, Easton-Bell Sports Inc. noted the economy has taken a “significant downturn” since September, but it was able to deliver a solid third quarter with the help of new products. As reported last week, Easton-Bell's s
Fox Shox Poised to Grow Beyond MTB After Strong Q3
Mountain bike and motor sports suspension provider Fox Shox generated revenues of $43.3 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, up 30.8% from the prior year period, according its parent company, Compass Diversified Holdings Inc…
Optimer Names President
Lynn Weitzke has joined Optimer, Inc., maker of Dri-release with FreshGuard, as president, a new position at the company. Most recently general manager for DuPont’s Teflon Consumer Products, Weitzke has held similar management and marketing responsibiliti
New Balance Names Senior Manager, Global Sports
New Balance named Chris Passarell to the position of senior marketing manager, global sports. Passarell will lead Integrated Marketing for the Performance SBUs (Running, Sport, Outdoor and Kids) and Creative Services. Passarell was most recently with Russ
Ken Burns to Debut Documentary at OR Winter
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will be the keynote speaker at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Marketplace industry breakfast, when he provides a sneak peak at his newest film, THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA. The documentary will air on PBS in Septem
REI to Add Some Schwinn Bikes in 2009
As part of a growing relationship with Dorel Industries Inc.’s Cannondale Sports Group (CSG), REI will begin carrying some higher end Schwinn bikes in 2009, REI Cycle Product Manager Brian Foley told The B.O.S.S. Report last week…
Trek Bicycle Sponsors New Women’s Triathlon Series
Trek Bicycle has signed on as title sponsor of a new women’s triathlon Series. The Trek Women’s Triathlon Series is targeting 12 cities for 2009 with more than 25,000 entrants anticipated. The Series is aimed at breaking down barriers for women athletes b
Brunswick Lays Off 115
Brunswick Corp. is moving production of Trophy offshore fishing boats from a Cumberland, MD, facility to Ashland City, TN, and eliminating 115 jobs in the process…
Fox Shox Posts 30.8% Growth in Q3
Revenues at Fox Shox, which makes suspension and other components for mountain bikes and motorcycles, soared 30.8% to $43.3 million in the third quarter, as road bikers continued to shift to mountain bikes in the United States and Europe. The company is p
Aldila Q3 Sales Down 11%
In a season that has been largely forgettable for the golf industry as a whole, golf shaft manufacturer Aldila, Inc. reported its fifth consecutive quarter of declining sales, posting revenues of $11.8 million for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, an 11%
Yellowstone Club Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The exclusive Yellowstone Club near Big Sky, MT, which offers “private powder” to its multimillionaire homeowners and resort guests, has filed for bankruptcy protection, according to multiple online reports…
Converse Makes Exclusive Line for JC Penney
Converse has agreed to create a signature performance basketball footwear line available exclusively at JCPenney featuring professional basketball star Elton Brand. The EB1 retails for $65 and began reaching stores on Nov. 1. The shoe will roll out in add
