SGB Update Outdoor
C-4 Sports Joins SGMA’s Sports Technology Convergence
C4-Sports and the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) are partnering to create an educational program for SGMA members and supporters for SGMA's upcoming Sports and Technology Convergence, Oct. 24-26 at The Estancia Resort and Spa in La J
Vail Resorts Hitting on All Cylinders in Fiscal Q3
Vail Resorts, Inc. Resort revenue, the combination of Mountain and Lodging revenues, rose $21.2 million, or 6.8%, to $334.3 million. Resort expense increased 2.5% to $179.9 million, up $4.4 million. Third quarter Resort Reported EBITDA rose $17.1 million
Cabela’s and U.S. Bank Partner to Offer Check Card
U.S. Bank and Cabela's have partnered to introduce the Cabela's Visa Check Card, issued by U.S. Bank. The card rewards cardholders with Cabela's Check Card Points for signature (non-PIN) purchases made with the card at Cabela's or any
U.S. Soccer Launches International Relations Program
On the eve of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, U.S. Soccer plans to launch a unique International Relations Program to help strengthen the organization’s ties within the worldwide soccer community. The announcement came in the presence of FIFA President Sepp Blat
NSGA: Retail Sales to Grow 3% in 2006
According to the NSGA, retail sales of sporting goods, which reached a record $51.3 billion in 2005, are expected to grow 3% in 2006. For 2006, sales of athletic and sports equipment, shoes and clothing are forecast to reach $53.0 billion. In 2005, athlet
OIWC Adds Two New Directors
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition welcomed Jennifer Wittman and Megan Tompkins to its Board of Directors. Jen Wittman is the current Manager of Events and Partnerships with Outside Magazine. Megan Tompkins is the Editor of Bicycle Retailer and Indu
Johnson Outdoors Recalls Scubapro X650 Second Stage Regulators
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Scubapro, is recalling about 670 Scubapro X650 Second Stage Regulator. A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the
USSA Names New COO
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has named Richard Coe as its new chief operating officer, according to USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt. Coe will replace Bill Gorton who has been scheduled to leave USSA July 15. Gorton had served in that r
G-III Q1 Loss Expands Due to Acquisitions
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. fiscal 2007 first quarter net sales were $14.4 million with a net loss of $8.9 million, or 72 cents per share, compared to net sales of $13.8 million and a net loss of $4.7 million, or 43 cents per share, during the comparable pe
Callaway Expands Stock Repurchase Program
Callaway Golf Company's Board of Directors has authorized the additional repurchase of up to $50.0 million of the company's common stock in open market or in private transactions. In November 2005, the company had announced the implementation of
Conservation Alliance Lobbies D.C. for California Wilderness
Representatives from five outdoor industry companies met with Congressional offices to discuss the economic value of new Wilderness designations in California. The Washington, DC visit on May 21-22, organized by The Conservation Alliance and the Californi
REI to Relocate Niles Store to Northbrook
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to relocate its store in Niles, Illinois, near Chicago, five miles north to Northbrook in the spring of 2007. The new store will be in North Shore Village at the intersection of Willow Road and Waukegan Road, near Inters
Cascade Designs Taps European VP for New President
Cascade Designs Inc. appointed Joe Mc Swiney as President. Mc Swiney will replace company founder John Burroughs, currently serving as Interim President. Burroughs will continue his role as Chairman of the Board. Prior to this appointment, Mc Swiney serve
Legacy Paddlesports Adds New Sales Rep
Legacy Paddlesports LLC has hired angling expert Jimbo Meador to its sales, marketing and R&D team. Meador, who has spent his lifetime living, breathing and working with fishing-related product and services, has been featured in nationally distributed an
Ashworth Q2 Sales Up 2.1%; Income Slips
Ashworth, Inc. saw net revenue for the company's fiscal second quarter increase 2.1% to $66.0 million from $64.7 million for the same period last year. The company reported second quarter net income of $4.7 million, or 32 cents per diluted share, dow
