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Phoenix Footwear Income Falls on 47% Sales Increase
Phoenix Footwear Group net sales for the third quarter ended October 1, 2005 increased 47.9% to $34.3 million compared to $23.2 million for the third quarter of 2004. The Company reported flat organic growth, as the increase in the Royal Robbins' bra
Warnaco Sees Swimwear Help Slight Sales Gain
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported net revenues increased to $327.7 million for the third quarter, from $324.4 million last year. Swimwear group revenues outpaced the prior year period and offset slight revenue declines in the Sportswear Group and Intimate
Liz Claiborne Acquires prAna for $34 Million
In a move to draw upon the resources and reach of an established global partner, prAna has joined forces with Liz Claiborne Inc. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, prAna co-owners Beaver and Pam Theodosakis and Demian Kloer will remain at the
Phoenix Footwear Q3 EPS Halved on Flat Organic Growth
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported that net sales for the third quarter ended October 1 increased 47.9% to
$34.3 million compared to $23.2 million for the third quarter of 2004. The strong top-line growth was primarily attributable to $11.7 million, o
Conservation Alliance Lobbies DC to Stop ANWR Drilling Plan
The Conservation Alliance has organized a group of outdoor business leaders to travel to Washington DC to urge
Congressional representatives to protect Alaska¹s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from proposed oil drilling. Representatives from Montrail, Pat
Nautilus Sees Pearl Izumi Acquisition Help Boost Sales 33%
Nautilus, Inc. announced net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2005, were $163.3 million compared to $123.2 million for the corresponding period last year, up 33%. Net income for the quarter was $8.3 million, or 24 cents per diluted share, up
Thai Police Make 2 Arrests; Capture $100,000 in Counterfeit Golf Clubs
Callaway Golf Company confirmed that a recent police raid in Bangkok, Thailand, resulted in two arrests and the seizure of approximately $100,000 worth of counterfeit golf clubs and accessories. Acting on a complaint filed by attorneys representing Callaw
OIA Introduces Two New Industry Awards
Outdoor Industry Association introduced two Industry Awards. The Outdoor Industry Innovator Award recognizes leaders that have pioneered business initiatives to ensure the health and success of the industry, and the Outdoor Ambassador award honors a busi
BOB Relocates to Boise
BOB Trailers plans to relocate the entire business operation to Boise, Idaho in January 2006. BOB was incorporated in San Luis Obispo, CA on July 25, 1994, and all domestic and international operations have been conducted from San Luis Obispo since…
JD Sports Acquires All:Sports for £18 million
The John David Group acquired the trade and most of the assets of Allsports Limited and its subsidiaries from its Administrator for a total consideration, including estimated fees, of approximately £18 million ($31.9 mm) in cash. The consideration is to b
Nevada Bob’s Sells Certain U.S. Assets to Golfer’s Warehouse
Nevada Bob's International's wholly-owned subsidiary, Nevada Bob's Franchising Inc. entered into an asset purchase agreement with Golfers' Warehouse. The deal provides for the sale of certain of the NBFI assets used in the operation of
Alpinist Hosts Second Annual Barry Corbet Film Festival
Alpinist Magazine announced the dates and lineup for the Second Annual Barry Corbet Film Festival, a unique mountain gathering that honors Jackson Hole mountaineering legend Barry Corbet. In March 2005, Alpinist celebrated Corbet’s athletic and artistic
Antigua Sees Slight Q3 Sales Decrease, Income Drops
Antigua Enterprises Inc. reports net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2005 were $12.2 million dollars, down slightly from $12.3 million posted during last year's third quarter. Net income was nearly halved at $0.3 million, down from $0.6
Northern Forest Canoe Trail Hosts Online Auction
To raise critical funds and promote their organizational mission, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail is hosting a first-of-a-kind online auction from Nov. 1 – Dec. 9, 2005. The NFCT auction will feature a unique collection of items including canoes, paddles,
Amer Sports Sees Less Impact from FX Rates…
With the close last week of its deal to acquire Salomon, Amer Sports is touting its own designation as the world’s number one sports equipment company, but now adds more footwear and apparel to its mix of business. Long focused on the hardgoods end of th