SGB Update Outdoor
ATTA Releases Adventure Travel Industry Survey Data
According to the first annual 2006 Adventure Travel Industry Survey, Practices and Trends by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA): women comprise the majority of adventure travelers worldwide; South America ranks highest in terms of increasing d
Athlete’s Foot Contributes $1.9 mm to Nexcen Results
Nexcen Brands, Inc. reported that revenues at The Athlete's Foot for the full year amounted approximately $9.9 million. The company owned TAF for less than two months in 2006 and recognized revenue of approximately $1.9 million in its financial resul
Perry Ellis Q4 Sales Gains Balanced Across Divisions
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported record fourth quarter revenues of $231.6 million, an 8.3% increase compared to $213.9 million for the same quarter last year. Fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 revenue increases were balanced across a number of the com
Cloudveil Opens New Retail Flagship Store
On the first day of spring, March 21st, Cloudveil will celebrate the opening of its flagship store in downtown Jackson, Wyoming. The 2400 square-foot retail space will showcase Cloudveil’s complete product range in a contemporary “western industrial” desi
Pactimo Adds to Sales Team
Pactimo, a manufacturer of cycling, triathlon and running apparel, added Derek Wiback as an Independent Sales Representative. Based in Southern California, Derek will be focused on the San Diego and Los Angeles markets, but working with the sales team on
TAF Hosts Franchise Convention at SGMA Spring Market….
The Athlete's Foot will hold its Global Franchise Convention at SGMA Spring Market. Franchise owners from all over the world will join sporting goods and fitness industry retailers and team dealers at the event. The Athlete's Foot is also a feat
Pacific Cycle Sales Decline on Weak Mass Channel
Dorel Industries, the parent company of Pacific Cycle, has been working to transform the company from a bicycle manufacturer to a recreation holding company. The Recreation and Leisure division reported fourth quarter sales declined 6.3% to $75 million co
Canoecopia Continues the Tradition in 2007
On Friday, March 2nd, a late winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow across much of the Midwest. Seven days later, on the first day of Rutabaga’s 26th annual Canoecopia show in Madison, WI, the temperatures reached 50 degrees. Even Mother Nature coo
American Rec Sees Operational Improvements in Q4
Kellwood Co. said its Other Soft Goods division, which includes American Recreation, “continued to produce excellent results” in the fourth quarter of 2006 achieving a 9% increase in sales to $84.5 million. Other Softgoods includes the American Recreation
SIA.08 Dates Overlap with ISPO
The SIA.08 SnowSports Trade Show will begin on Tuesday, January 29 and end on Friday, February 1. In addition, the SIA.08 Show will be the final stop on the proverbial January trade show circuit, which includes national/international shows such as Action
New Balance Appoints New EMEA Managing Director
New Balance announced the appointment of Jonathan Ram to Managing Director — Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) effective April 1st. In his new position, Ram will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s EMEA operations. Ram previously served as
New Markets and Acquisitions Play Central Role in Industry Growth Plans Over Next Five Years…
At a series of investor conferences last week, most notably the Bank of America Consumer Conference, but also at the B. Riley & company 8th Annual Las Vegas Investor Conference and at Citigroup’s Small & Mid-Cap Conference, public companies gave the inves
New Markets and Acquisitions Play Central Role in Industry Growth Plans Over Next Five Years…
At a series of investor conferences last week, most notably the Bank of America Consumer Conference, but also at the B. Riley & company 8th Annual Las Vegas Investor Conference and at Citigroup’s Small & Mid-Cap Conference, public companies gave the inves
Heelys Adds to Management Team
Heelys, Inc. has tapped three new Vice Presidents to aid in the continued growth of the company. They are: Will Albers as Vice President of Sourcing/Asia Operations, Bob Byrne as Vice President of Design and Development and Jim Peliotes as Vice President
Hibbett Sports Shrugs Off Urban Weakness to Post Solid Q4…
Hibbett Sports has upped their planned store count to be somewhere between 1,200 to 1,300 doors within the next five to seven years, effectively doubling their store base from the current level. Roughly a third of the current stores are designated as urb
