SGB Update Footwear
Crocs Receives Patents on Several Models
Crocs, Inc. has received four patents covering various aspects of its footwear. The patents, which cover utility aspects applicable to a number of its footwear models and design elements of its Beach, Cayman, Nile and Highland models, were recently issued
Marmot Named Contributing Benefactor of ACGM
The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) has named Marmot its Contributing Benefactor for its financial and in-kind support of the Association. The ACMG is Canada’s only internationally recognized guide association and the first non-European mem
West Marine Posts Net Loss for 2005…
West Marine, Inc. reported a 1.3% sales increase for the fiscal year to $692.3 million from $683.0 million last year. Comparable store sales decreased 2.2%. For the year, the company posted a net loss of $2.2 million, down from a net income of $25.5 mil
Clif Bar Helps Make Sea Otter Greener
Clif Bar & Co. and the Sea Otter Classic have teamed up to purchase enough clean wind energy to offset all of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions resulting from participant travel to and from the event. Clif Bar and Sea Otter will offset nearly 748 tons of
Keen Renews Partnership with Conservation Alliance
The Conservation Alliance and Keen Footwear announced the second year of a partnership that will help the Alliance increase outdoor industry support for protecting wildlands and rivers throughout North America. Keen has committed to contribute $200,000 to
SIA: Juniors SnowSports Sales Increase
As with all sports, the future of the snowsports industry lies in today’s youth embracing skiing and snowboarding. And, if this past season is any indicator, juniors are not only embracing snowsports, they are also accounting for a hefty chunk of purchas
G-III Inks Men’s Apparel Deal with Wal-Mart
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. has expanded its relationship with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. with a new young men's branded sportswear line, Exsto, which Wal-Mart recently acquired from G-III Apparel. The Exsto brand is aimed at price-conscious, male consumers
Ryders Recognized for Ad Campaign
Ryders Eyewear was recently recognized by Canada’s Strategy Magazine, one of the country’s top marketing magazines, for their new “Ride for Real” marketing campaign…
Big Dog Holdings Q4 Earnings Slip on 6.6% Sales Increase
As previously announced, Big Dog Holdings, Inc. consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter were $59.4 million, a 6.6% increase as compared to $55.7 million in the same quarter of 2004. The Big Dogs chain had a comparative store sales decrease of 6.6% w
Clif Bar Helps Sea Otter Offset CO2 Emmissions
Clif Bar & Co. and the Sea Otter Classic will together purchase enough clean wind energy to offset all of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions resulting from participant travel to and from the event. CO2 is the major cause of global warming and participant
Quiksilver Signs Agreement with Inter Parfums
Inter Parfums, Inc. and Quiksilver, Inc. signed an exclusive worldwide license agreement for the creation, development and distribution of fragrance, suncare, skincare and related products under the Roxy and Quiksilver brands. The contract will expire aft
Dick’s Sporting Goods May Be Eyeing Golf Specialty Format
The Pittsburgh Business Times is reporting that Dick's Sporting Goods is testing a new golf specialty store format near its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Penn. The Times cited sources from the planning office in suburban Robinson Township where Dick’s
Fila Partners with Muddy Buddy Race Series
Fila and Land Rover Certified Muddy Buddy, a unique series of trail running and mountain biking races, announced a partnership for the 2006 Land Rover Certified Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series. Fila is the official footwear and apparel sponsor for the rac
Dynacraft Answers Questions on Quality Control
Dynacraft BSC Inc. addressed quality control issues raised during a recent lawsuit that was rejected by a jury as unsubstantiated. On February 9, 2006, a 12-member civil jury unanimously rejected claims that Dynacraft and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. sold bicycle
Nike Inc. Easily Beats Fiscal Q3 Street Estimates…
The Nike, Inc. fiscal third quarter analyst conference call last year featured a newly minted CEO conducting his first such call in his new role. It was déjà vu all over again this year as Mark Parker made his conference call debut as CEO of Nike Inc. W
