SGB Update Footwear
Chisco and Chums to Merge into Single Company…
A major shake-up took place in the outdoor and action sports accessories markets as Chums and Chisco intend to merge into a single entity that will be headquartered in Chisco’s current Salt Lake facility and warehouse. Plans call for all manufacturing fo
Everlast Expands Mexico License Agreement…
Everlast Worldwide Inc. is back on the licensing wagon, announcing the expansion of a previously existing license with Slace, S.A. de C.V. of Anahuac, Mexico. Whether this will lead to the deluge of deals seen several months ago will be seen, but for now,
SportsOneSource Closes on Sporting Goods Business Acquisition…
The SportsOneSource Group has closed on its acquisition of the VNU Sports Business Media properties, a deal that includes the iconic Sporting Goods Business and Sporting Goods Dealer trade publications. The addition of the trade publications and conferen
Russell Athletic Renews ABCA Sponsorship
Russell Athletic recently renewed a sponsorship contract with the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) to continue as an official sponsor of the ABCA and will be “The Official Sponsor of the ABCA’s Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet.” The spo
Orange 21 Seizes Counterfeit SPY Product
Orange 21 Inc. and L.A. authorities raided two warehouses and two retail stores in downtown Los Angeles and seized of 20,000 units of counterfeit Spy sunglasses. The total estimated value of the confiscated product is over $1.7 million…
Shoe Pavilion Posts 28% Q3 Sales Jump
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. reported a 28.1% increase in net sales for the third quarter to $31.8 million from $24.8 million for the same period last year. Comparable store net sales for the third quarter increased 3.7%. For the third quarter, the company is expe
Chums and Chisco to Merge
Outdoor industry accessory manufacturers, Chums and Chisco intend to merge, with completion of the process expected to occur in November. The new consolidated company will be headquartered at Chisco’s current Salt Lake facility and warehouse. All manufact
Lands’ End Founder, Gary C. Comer Passes Away at 78
Gary C. Comer, Lands' End founder, noted philanthropist and environmental advocate, died on October 4, 2006 at The University of Chicago Hospital. His love of sailboat racing and his entrepreneurial spirit came together when Comer and five partners i
Mountain High Hosiery Acquired by Creo Capital Partners
Mountain High Hosiery LTD. has been acquired by MHH Acquisition, LLC, an affiliate of Creo Capital Partners, LLC. The purchase price was not disclosed. The current management team will remain in place, supplemented by the newly appointed Chief Executive O
Bon-Ton Sees Comps Inch Up 0.2%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. saw sales in September increase 211% to $329.4 million from to $105.8 million for the same period last year. The large sales gain can be attributed to a $225.4 million gain from the company's acquisition of the Carson’s store
Ross Stores Posts 6% September Comps Gain
Ross Stores, Inc. posted a 12% increase in September sales to $499 million from $446 million in the same period last year. Comparable store sales for the month rose 6% on top of a 9% gain in the prior year…
Vail Resorts Doubles 2006 Net Income
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported net income for fiscal 2006 of $45.8 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, compared to net income of $23.1 million, or 64 cents per diluted share, for the 2005 fiscal year. Resort revenue, the combination of Mountain and Lodging
West Marine Q3 Sales Up 3.7%
West Marine, Inc. saw sales of $195.6 million for the third quarter, which represents an increase of 3.7% from net sales of $188.6 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales increased 2.4% in the quarter. Net sales attributable to the c
GSI Commerce Wins Awards from Internet Retailer Magazine
GSI Commerce Inc., was ranked as the leading provider or the runner-up in six of 16 e-commerce applications and services categories based on use among the Top 500 online retailers, according to research published recently by Internet Retailer Magazine…
Scubapro and CPSC Recall Regulators
Scubapro USA, a division of Johnson Outdoors, and the CPSC are recalling about 48,500 MK20 first stage regulators due to potential damage that can be caused during servicing. No injuries or underwater incidents have been reported. Scubapro USA has receive
