SGB Update Outdoor
Scott USA Taps Cannondale Vet for NE Sales Manager
SCOTT USA hired Bart Passanante as the North East Regional Sales Manager for the company. He comes to Scott with eight years of experience in the bicycle industry. Passanante started his career as a sales rep with Bell Sports in New York State, and joined
Execute Sports Co-Founder Resigns; Interim CEO Appointed
Donald Dallape, a co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Execute Sports, Inc. tendered his resignation to the Company's board of directors as CEO and Chairman, effective immediately. The board of directors accepted Mr. Dallape's res
Sportsman’s Guide Posts 11% Q1 Sales Gain
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. saw net sales for the first quarter increase 11% to $71.6 million from $64.6 million for the same period in 2005. The increase in net sales for the period was primarily due to increased Internet-related sales. Net earnings
Shoe Pavilion Q1 Net Income Down 51%
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter of $27.3 million, an increase of 17.2% compared to $23.3 million for the same period last year. Comparable store net sales decreased 1.1% for the quarter. Net income was $198,000, or 3 cents pe
HO Sports Appoints Officers
HO Sports Company, Inc. appointed Bob McKeeman, VP operations, Sharon McMullen, VP finanace & information systems, Sherri Miller, VP sourcing & logisitics, and Gregg Vukelic, VP research & development as officers of the company…
HO Sports Promotes Four New VP’s
The Board of Directors of HO Sports Company, Inc. has recently appointed several new officers. Bob McKeeman is the new vice president opperations. Sharon McMullen is now vice president finance & information systems. Sherri Miller is the vice president sou
Pacific Cycle Sales Drop 7%; Dorel Earnings Fall
Dorel Industries Inc. first quarter net income was $24.2 million or 74 cents per diluted share compared to $27.2 million or 83 cents per diluted share a year ago. First quarter revenue was $451.0 million, down from $471.9 million last year. First quarter
Intrawest Reports Double Digit Q3 Revenue Increase
For the third quarter ended March 31, 2006 Intrawest Corporation reported a 25% increase in Total Company EBITDA to $136.5 million from $109.5 million during the same period last year due mainly to the closing of the first phase of the sale of a majority
Phoenix Footwear CEO Resigns
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. has accepted the resignation of President and Chief Executive Officer, Rick White. Mr. White is departing to pursue entrepreneurial interests, but has agreed to consult with Phoenix Footwear during a leadership transition peri
OIWC Seeks Nominations for First Ascent Award
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is seeking nominations for the second annual OIWC First Ascent Award. This award recognizes a woman new to the industry who demonstrates strong potential for leadership. The winner will be rewarded with a sc
Smooth Fitness Hires New COO
Smooth Fitness has hired Marc Cerceo as the company’s COO. Cerceo most recently held the same position with Pat Croce and Company. Previously, he was CEO of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Red Cross. Cerceo brings more than two decades of experie
Marker Moves Warehouse to Reno
Marker Ltd. will move their warehouse from Salt Lake City to an all new distribution center in Reno, Nevada. The move will take place during the month of May, and the new distribution center will be operational by June 1, 2006. Distribution will begin i
adidas Group Posts Strong Q1 Results on Double-Digit Organic Growth
adidas Group reported that currency-neutral sales grew 40% in the 2006 first quarter, primarily due to the first-time consolidation of Reebok. Excluding Reebok, sales increased 13% on a currency-neutral basis, with higher sales in all regions. In euro ter
CITA Expands Ski and Snowboard Pant Quota Exemption
The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements, an interagency committee chaired by the US Department of Commerce, sent a letter to Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and SnowSports Industries America (SIA) recently informing the industry that
Thule Acquires German Trailer Rental Company
Thule has acquired anhaenger-center.com, a leading German rental trailer company. Anhaenger-center.com is family owned. The company is based in Neu Ulm showing annual sales of € 2.5 million ($3.1 mm) with good profitability.
