SGB Update Outdoor
SIA: Freestyle Category Strong in 05/06 Season
As reported in May, overall sales for the entire winter sport market (including specialty and chain stores) were up 4% in dollars to $2.3 billion for the August 2005 through March 2006 period, according to the SIA Retail Audit, conducted by Leisure Trends
Finish Line Q1 Net Falls 65%
The Finish Line, Inc. reported net income for the first quarter of $4.4 million or 9 cents per diluted share, down 65.4% from $12.7 million or 26 cents per diluted share reported for the same period last year. Consolidated net sales decreased 1% to $289.0
Everlast to Produce Co-Branded Rocky Collection
Everlast Worldwide Inc. entered a new licensing agreement with MGM Consumer Products to produce a co-branded Everlast/Rocky sporting goods and toy collection to include youth boxing equipment, heavy bags, and inflatables. The collection will launch in Oct
REI to Open Third San Diego Area Store
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store in Chula Vista, Calif., at the Otay Ranch Town Center at the intersection of Eastlake and Olympic Parkways in the fall of 2006. The 26,000 square-foot store will employ about 55 full- and part-time staff.
Exel Hires Scream Agency
Scream Agency has been hired by Exel Sports N.A. Scream Agency will develop a comprehensive set of communication materials including: brand positioning, marketing planning, sales collateral and consumer pieces as well as an aggressive PR strategy.
OIWC Looks for Pioneering Women in the Bike Industry
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is accepting nominations for the first annual Pioneering Woman Award for the bike industry. This award honors women in the industry who have furthered the vision of the OIWC by demonstrating an outstanding commitme
Fisheries Conservation Act Passes Senate
The full Senate approved the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006, which moved forward with strong bipartisan support. Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) successfully lead the effort to reauthorize the act which bears
Gildan’s San Marcos Factory Hit by Fire
One of Gildan Activewear, Inc.'s sewing facilities, located in San Marcos, Nicaragua, has been destroyed by a fire. No Gildan employees were injured, and at this stage the company's assessment is that the economic impact to Gildan is expected to
Rocky Brands Licenses Zumfoot Brand for Casual Footwear
Rocky Brands, Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with Sole Matters, LLC, for Rocky to produce, market, and distribute a line of men's and women's casual footwear under the brand name Zumfoot. Sole Matters, LLC operates nine lifestyle footwear
BIKE Athletic Inks Endorsement Deal with Takeo Spikes
BIKE Athletic has signed Buffalo Bills linebacker Takeo Spikes, a nine-year veteran and two-time pro bowl linebacker, to be the face of the brand. Spikes’ endorsement contract is part of the BIKE rebranding effort…
Collective Licensing Renew Canadian Airwalk License with RMP
Collective Licensing, LLC, owner of the Airwalk, genetic, Vision and Vision Street Wear, Vision Skateboards, and other brands, has renewed its licensing agreement with RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. for the Airwalk brand. RMP will continue to lead the sales and
Aura Performance Footwear Elects Board
Aura Performance Footwear recently named its new Board of Directors at its first meeting in Providence, RI. The new Board will consist of F Chris Nelson, from Rhode Island Textile, Co.; Thomas Kean, Jr., NJ State Senator who recently won the NJ Republica
Gildan Acquires Kentucky Derby Hosiery
Gildan Activewear Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the equity of Kentucky Derby Hosiery Co., Inc., based in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The total purchase price, including the assumption of all of Kentucky Derby's debt, is approxima
Oakley to Re-Brand Sunglass Retail Chains
Oakley, Inc. wil begin a strategic initiative to create the second largest U.S. sunglass specialty retail chain by re-branding its multi-brand, sunglass specialty retail store concepts under one name: 'Sunglass Icon.'
Golf Galaxy Q1 Sales Jump 40.9%
Golf Galaxy, Inc. saw net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 increase 40.9% to $82.5 million from $58.6 million for the same period of the prior year. Comparable store sales increased 1.0% for the fiscal first quarter on top of an increase of 10.5
