SGB Update Outdoor
SSL Expects Solid Turn-Out at Winter Buying Show
Sports Specialists Limited is anticipating a solid turnout at its Winter Sports Market show and a strong kickoff to the snow sports buying cycle. Taking place January 19-21, 2007, in Las Vegas, and preceding the SIA SnowSports Show, the Winter Sports Mar
Fortune Names REI a ‘Best Place to Work’ Ten Years in a Row
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has again been named by FORTUNE magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America.” Ranked as number 27 in the 2007 list, REI has been recognized as part of the “100 Best” list for 10 consecutive years, and th
PPA Changes to Paddlesports Industry Association
The Professional Paddlesports Association (PPA) has changed its name to the Paddlesports Industry Association. The name change is the first step in the organization’s adoption of the recommendations put forth by the Paddlesports Industry Unification Work
PPA Changes Name; Moves Forward with Unification Strategy
The Professional Paddlesports Association (PPA) has changed its name to the Paddlesports Industry Association. The name change is the first step in the organization’s adoption of the recommendations put forth by the Paddlesports Industry Unification Work
Garmont to Use BDE’s New Telemark System
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. inked a partnership with Garmont USA to globally distribute Black Diamond’s new telemark binding interface system. Beginning in Fall 2008, Garmont will incorporate Black Diamond’s proprietary telemark binding interface into th
$25 Million in Counterfeits Seized Near Los Angeles
Sheriff's deputies in La Puente, Cali. confiscated approximately $25 million worth of counterfeit goods labeled as Nike, Abercrombie & Fitch, Enyce, and Rocawear, according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune…
KCPR Switches to Verde PR and Consulting
Kristin Carpenter Public Relations (KCPR) enters its fifth year of business in 2007 with a new name: Verde PR & Consulting. Located in Durango, Colo., Verde PR will continue as a boutique public relations and consulting agency founded in the outdoor, snow
Mets Stadium Store Manager Recognized by MLB
Steve Marinchak has been named the 2006 MLB “Team Retailer of the Year” by Major League Baseball Properties for his commitment to driving merchandise sales at Shea Stadium through a successful partnership with the New York Mets…
Fry to Leave Easton-Bell Sports
In a filing with the SEC, Easton-Bell Sports reported that currentPresident of Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. and President of the Action Sports division, William Fry, announced to the board of directors that he intends to exercise his rights under Section 4.6
Urban Climber Parent Acquires Climbing Magazine
Skram Media LLC, a platform company led by Mark Crowther, the publisher of Urban Climber Magazine and UCTV, announced today that it has completed the purchase of Climbing Magazine and climbing.com from PRIMEDIA, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disc
Saks Comps Jump 11.1% in December
Retailer Saks Incorporated reported total company comparable store sales increased 11.1% in December, while total sales increased 13.0% to $444.0 million from $392.8 million lats year…
Billabong to Sponsor Pipeline Masters
Billabong has signed on as lead partner and title sponsor of the Pipeline Masters, the legendary 37-year-old event regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious surfing contest…
The Buckle Sees 3.6% increse in December Comps
The Buckle, Inc.'s net sales for the five-week month of December increased 7.2% to $88.8 million from net sales of $82.8 million in the corresponding five-week period ended December 31, 2005. Comparable store net sales increased 3.6% from comparable
West Marine Q4 Comps Slip 0.2%
West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter ended December 30, 2006 were $122.3 million, a decrease of 2.0% from net sales of $124.8 million for the same period a year ago. Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter of 2006 decreas
PacSun December Comps Slip 3.2%
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that total sales for the five weeks of fiscal December were $250.5 million, an increase of 3.3% over total sales of $242.4 million during the same period last year. Total Company same-store sales decreased 3.2%
