SGB Update Outdoor
Outdoor U. Continues Momentum in Northeast…
The most recent Outdoor University was held at Camp Becket near Becket, MA. The event drew over 74 retail attendees from 45 stores and ten states with sales reps from 55 companies offering 400 hours of instruction. Combined with its two upcoming sister ev
Implus Acquires YakTrax…
Implus Footcare, LLC acquired YAKTRAX snow and ice traction devices. Total Implus revenue with the new brand is projected to approach $70 million for fiscal year 2006. Steve Couder, national sales manager for YAKTRAX, will continue to lead sales for the n
Cabela’s Finalizes Indiana Store Negotiations
Cabela's Incorporated has finalized negotiations with the State of Indiana's Economic Development Council (IEDC) to bring a Cabela's retail superstore to its long-anticipated Hammond, Ind., location. The approximately 185,000 square-foot re
SGMA Launches Spring Market; SportsOneSource Hosts Running Conference
New Balance Athletic Shoe, K2, ASICS, Under Armour, and Horizon Fitness lead the list of committed exhibitors for next year’s SGMA Spring Market scheduled for June 11-13, 2007 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. SGMA has partnered wi
Thule to Acquire Three Brands Worth $240 Million
Thule will acquire Brink International BV, Valley Industries, and SportRack Accessories, all subsidiaries of US based Advanced Accessory Systems (AAS). Brink and Valley are leading European and North American players for towbars while Canadian SportRack
Execute Sports Q1 Loss Widens on Lower Margins
Execute Sports, Inc. net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006 were $595,534 compared to $639,610 last year, representing a $44,076, or 7% decrease. The three month year-over-year decrease is due to the discontinuation of its motocross business
Positive Q1 Comps Boost Shoe Carnival’s Earnings 20%
Shoe Carnival, Inc. net earnings for the first quarter increased 25% to $7.4 million as compared with net earnings of $5.9 million in the first quarter ended April 30, 2005. Diluted earnings per share increased 20% to 54 cents per share compared with 45 c
WSA Appoints Boehm as Director of Retail Relations
WSA appointed Celeste Boehm as director of retail relations who will head the Retail Relations Team responsible for developing new programs to solidify existing relationships between retailers and manufacturers and create expanded opportunities for forgin
Body Solid Hires Carey Kerns Public Relations
Body-Solid, Inc. has selected Carey Kerns Public Relations to assist in a new brand-building initiative. Adding a public relations component is one element in the company’s marketing communications program aimed at enhancing sales growth of its fitness pr
Access Fund and Urban Climber Ink Partnership
The Access Fund will partner with Urban Climber Magazine on a number of initiatives. Based in Boulder, CO., the Access Fund supports and represents over 1.6 million climbers nationwide in all forms of climbing. The Access Funds membership roster features
Access Fund and Urban Climber Ink Partnership
The Access Fund will partner with Urban Climber Magazine on a number of initiatives. Based in Boulder, CO., the Access Fund supports and represents over 1.6 million climbers nationwide in all forms of climbing. The Access Funds membership roster features
Hibbett Q1 Sales Jump 10.5% on New Store Strength
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. posted a 10.5% increase in first quarter net sales to $126.9 million compared with $114.8 million. Comparable store sales decreased 0.07% in the first quarter after an increase of 8.2% last year. Net income for the first fisc
Quiksilver Extends Eddie Aikau Tournament
Quiksilver and the Aikau Family announced a 10-year joint commitment to continue The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational, in Memory of Eddie Aikau at Waimea Bay, Hawaii, through the winter season of 2015/2016. The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational is held eac
House Pases Act to Protect Recreational Fishing
The House Resources Committee passed the American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act. This legislation will protect anglers and the jobs that depend on them. The House of Representatives will consider voting on this bill over the summer.
GBMI Promotes Lemere and Nakamura to New VP Roles
Global Brand Marketing Inc. appointed Todd Lemere to Vice President of International Operations. Lemere has worked in many different divisions at GBMI, including Marketing, Operations, Business Development and International. In addition, GBMI has promoted
