SGB Update Outdoor
Acopa USA President Killed in Auto Accident…
According to local papers, Acopa USA’s president, Steve Karafa was killed in a car accident while on his way home from OR Summer Market on U.S. 93 when the vehicle he was riding in overturned. Climbing legend and Acopa spokesperson John Bachar was at the
Gander Rolls Out iTV Program
Turner Media Group inked an agreement with Gander Mountain Company to launch a new iTV program on Men's Outdoors & Recreation TV called “Gander Mountain Lodge.” The program will be nationally televised twice a week during prime time offering hunting,
Eddie Bauer Posts Q2 Loss on Weak Comps…
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. second quarter revenues were $225.7 million, a 7.4% decline compared to $243.8 million last year. Merchandise sales were $211.6 million, a decline of 7.8% compared to $229.4 million last year. Comparable store sales for the seco
Orange 21 Sees Q2 Delivery and Operational Issues…
Orange 21 Inc. reported that net sales for the second quarter of 2006 were relatively flat at $10.3 million, compared to $10.4 million in the second quarter of 2005. California continues to be the company’s largest market in the U.S, accounting for 54% of
Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Expectations in Q2; Sees Athletic Footwear Soften…
While many mall based athletic retailers were impacted by shifting fashion trends in their teen client base, Dick's Sporting Goods seems to be somewhat insulated from these market ebbs and flows. The company reported strong top- and bottom-line growt
Bob’s Stores Rebounds in Q2…
The TJX Companies Inc. reported that comp store sales for Bob’s Stores increased 6.0% for the second quarter ended July 29, netting a 7.6% increase in total sales to $64.3 million from $59.8 million in the year-ago period. The division operated 36 stores
Moretz Inc. Strikes Gold Toe in Merger…
Moretz, Inc. and Gold Toe Investment Corp. will combine, creating one of the largest global sock companies.
In a series of moves reminiscent of the trade deadline deals we didn’t see in the MLB this season, The Blackstone Group, a global private investme
Delta Nearly Doubles Q4 Income on 24% Sales Increase
Delta Apparel, Inc. fiscal Q4 net sales were $82.5 million, an increase of 24.4%, compared to $66.3 million in the prior year's fourth quarter. Net income was $6.3 million, or 74 cents per basic share, in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2006 compared to
Foot Locker Cuts Guidance; Q2 Profits Tumble
Foot Locker, Inc. net income for the second quarter ended July 29, 2006 was nine cents per share, or $14 million, compared to 28 cents per share, or $44 million last year. As a result, Foot Locker management is now predicting earnings per share from conti
SmartWool Announces Third Round of Grant Recipients
SmartWool Corporation announced the third round of grant recipients from the new SmartWool Advocacy Program, which includes the SmartWool Advocacy Fund and the SmartWool Breast Cancer Fund. Thanks to increased sales volume, SmartWool is able to donate to
Sport Chek Partners with Ski Canada Magazine for Buyers Guide
Sport Chek a corporate banner of The Forzani Group Ltd., has teamed up with Ski Canada Magazine to bring consumers the first ever Ski Canada Sport Chek Skiers' Gear Guide. The issue features results of the Ski Canada Test on the ski assortment and eq
Shoe Carnival Q2 Earnings Climb on Slowing Sales
Shoe Carnival, Inc. net earnings for the second quarter increased 5.8% to $2.9 million as compared with net earnings of $2.7 million in 2005. Diluted earnings per share increased 5% to 21 cents per share compared with 20 cents per share last year. Net sal
The Buckle Sees Q2 Sales and Earnings Fall
The Buckle, Inc.'s net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 decreased 12.1% to $6.6 million, or 34 cents per share, compared to net income of $7.6 million, or 39 cents per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Net sales for the second
Amer to Consolidate U.S. Management Teams
In an effort to strengthen Amer Sports' presence and to develop its business in the largest winter & outdoor market in the world, The U.S., Amer Sports has decided to
consolidate Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor America business under one management. The
Acopa USA President Killed in Auto Accident
According to local papers, Acopa USA’s president, Steve Karafa was killed in a car accident while on his way home from OR Summer Market on U.S. 93 when the vehicle he was riding in overturned. Climbing legend and Acopa spokesperson John Bachar was at the
