SGB Update Outdoor
Wal-Mart Comps Increase 2.5% in August
Wal-Mart Stores net sales for the month ending
August 25, 2006, were $16.98 billion compared to $15.71 billion last year, an increase of 8.1%. Comparable store sale increased 2.5% during the same period…
Icon Sees Sales Dip for Q4, Year; Net Loss Improves
For the fiscal fourth quarter, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. reported net sales of $161.3 million, down 1.3% from $163.4 million for the same period last year. For the full fiscal year, the company reported net sales of $852.2 million, a 2.2% decrease compa
Factory Design Labs Adds New Art Director
Craig Feinberg has joined Factory Design Labs as an Art Director in the Creative Department. Originally hailing from Columbia, Maryland, Craig has significant international experience including an 18-month term at Fabrica, the United Colors of Benetton Co
Zumiez August Comps Up 4.7%
Zumiez Inc. saw net sales for the month of August jump 36.4% to $33.7 million from $24.7 million during the same month last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 4.7% for the four-week period on top of a 9.4% gain last year…
Rhode Island Textile Taps Kittredge and Assoc.
Rhode Island Textile, Co. has entered into an exclusive sales representation agreement with Kittredge & Assoc., whereby Kittredge & Assoc. will represent the Shoe Gear and High Country brands of boot & shoe care, laces and accessories, boot dryers and scr
NSGA Study Shows 11 Largest States’ Participation Trends
Snowboarding, off-road mountain biking, target shooting and salt water fishing are the leaders in sports participation in some of the largest states, according to an analysis of data contained in “Sports Participation in 2005 – State-by-State,” a report p
Black Diamond Hosts 13th annual UAC Fund-Raiser
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. and the Uinta Brewing Company will sponsor the thirteenth annual fund-raiser party to benefit the Utah Avalanche Center. Slated for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14th at Black Diamond the festivities will include dinner fro
Ibex Hires Rich Hill as President
Rich Hill, former VP of sales for Patagonia has taken on the role of president of Ibex Outdoor Clothing, a Vermont based merino wool brand. Hill will remain in Ventura and will be opening “Ibex West,” a new office for the brand which will share a building
G3 Hires Pale Morning Media
G3 Genuine Guide Gear has selected Pale Morning Media LLC as their public relations agency of record in North America. In addition to giving both partners more new friends to ski with, the pairing will link one of the true innovators of the ski world to a
SGMA: Canadian Sports Market on the Rise
It’s a $7 billion market – and on the rise. That’s one way to describe the Canadian market for sporting goods equipment, sports clothing/activewear, and athletic footwear. In recent years, the Canadian sports market has been inching along — $6.6 billion
Dorsey Elected Executive Director of NSP
In a meeting held August 25 – 26 in Lakewood Colorado, the National Ski Patrol Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Mark Dorsey executive director of the NSP. Dorsey has been acting as interim executive director for the past eight months…
Fuel Prices Impact Middle America
76% of Americans believe gas prices will continue to climb, and an equally high percentage (77%) say they've had to cut back or change spending habits already because of their gas bills. While, 75% of Americans say they're still confident they&
Investment Group Acquires Field and Stream Licensing Business
A group of investors led by Barry Sternlicht, Michael Tewey and Larry Martin have purchased the Field & Stream Licenses Company and its trademark assets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The company will be based in Westport, Connecticut and r
Sport Chalet Ranked #1 in New Retail Study
Sport Chalet, Inc. was ranked the number one most desired retailer in the 2006 Retail Demand Today Report published by independent research company, Kanbay Research Institute. The study identifies the top performing retailers in 16 major retail categories
Golfsmith Adds Whole Foods CFO to Board
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. appointed Glenda Chamberlain, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Whole Foods Market, Inc., to its board of directors…
