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Lorpen Expands US Sales Force by 35%
Lorpen, known for its performance socks for outdoor and wintersport enthusiasts, announced it has greatly expanded its U.S. sales force to keep up with the company’s solid growth in 2009…
Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops Go Green
Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops announced the construction of a 620 kilowatt solar energy system at their corporate headquarters in Pottstown, PA. Made up of nearly 3,000 roof-mounted solar panels, this system will convert sunlight into electricit
Avalanche Claims Climber at Bozeman Ice Festival
World class climber Guy Lacelle was killed Thursday at the Bozeman Ice Festival when he was swept off a climb by an avalanche that occurred around 9:30 a.m. He left behind his wife Marge and his constant companion, his dog Jade…
Forzani Group Third Quarter Net Jumps on Weather-Aided Sales Boost
Thanks to the arrival of cold weather in September and October, The Forzani Group Ltd. reported third quarter revenues rose 4.1% to CN$381.1 million (US$355 mm) and increased 2.3% on a same-store basis. With tight inventories and little need to promote, e
JoesSports.com Finds Investor
UFA Co-operative Ltd., the Canadian firm that acquired 15 Sportsman's Warehouse stores last year, bought the domain names for JoesSports.com and GIJoes.com in bankruptcy court two months ago and has quietly been operating the joessports.com e-commerc
SIA: Early Winter Weather Kick-Starts Snow Sports Sales for 2009-2010 Season
Winter sports sales rose 12% in units and 10% in dollars to $520 million for the season-to-date period from August through October compared to the same period in 2008, according to the latest Retail Audit Report from SnowSports Industries America…
AFFTA Hopes to Lure Partner for Fly Fishing Show
Even as its members are pursued by two larger trade shows, the board of directors for the American Fly Fishing Trade Association remains determined to organize its own, independent show for next summer…
Vail Resorts See Season Pass Sales Jump
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported a wider fiscal first quarter loss as total revenues fell 47.1% for the period ended Oct. 31 on the timing of various real estate transactions. The profitability issues on the Real Estate business offset an improvement in the E
True Temper Completes Financial Restructuring
True Temper Sports, Inc., the golf shafts and performance sports equipment maker, completed its financial restructuring plan, originally announced on September 30th…
Accenture Becomes First Sponsor to Drop Ties with Tiger Woods
Accenture, a global consulting firm, became the first of Tiger Woods' sponsors to completely cut ties with the golfer Sunday. Accenture released a statement saying it was ending its business agreement with Woods, who had represented the company for s
New Balance Inks New Korean Distributor
New Balance has entered into an exclusive 11-year Korea distribution agreement with E-land, also known as The Group, an integrated fashion and retail company in Korea, as part of the company’s plan to expand its presence in key international markets
ASI Acquires Oval Concepts
Advanced Sports, Inc., the parent company of Fuji and Kestrel bicycles, has purchased the Oval Concepts brand, trademarks and tooling and has entered into a license agreement for its patented JetStream and SCCS technology. Silver Steep Partners served as
Aetrex Settles Software Lawsuit
The Business Software Alliance (BSA), an advocate for the commercial software industry, announced settlements with BreakAway Ltd. of Hunt Valley, MD and Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. of Teaneck, NJ. Breakaway paid $75,000 and Aetrex paid BSA $100,000 in damages.
Sports Direct Raises Full Year Forecast
Sports Direct International Plc reported lower pre-tax profit for the first half of the year ended Oct. 25, hurt by lower gross margins and finance income compared to last year, notwithstanding a more than 10% increase in revenues…
Forzani Sales Up 4.1% on 2.3% Rise in Comps
The Forzani Group Ltd. said sales rose 4.1% to Canadian $255.3 million (US$242.9 mm) for the third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2009, compared to CN$245.3 (US$233.4 mm) for the same quarter a year ago. Same store sales for the period rose 2.3% compared to 3.8% i
