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Rebel Sport NZ Comps Up 5.8% for Q1
New Zealand's Briscoe Group Limited saw sales of $82.4 million, being 10.53% higher than the $74.6 million reported for the same quarter of last year.
Rebel Sport sales increased 8.82% to $28.1 million. On a same store basis, Rebel Sport sales were
EK Wins Lawsuit Against Chisco
In a Consent Judgment and Permanent Injunction entered on April 20, 2006, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah has decreed that Chisco’s P2 Powercord eyewear retainer infringes on EK Ekcessories’ 3 Way Retainer Patent. All members of the Chis
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
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
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
éS Footwear Adds to Marketing and Merchandising Teams
éS Footwear made a couple of personal moves this week, adding Matt Sharkey as Brand Marketing Manager and Marc Joines as Merchandising Manager. Matt brings 12 years of marketing experience, having held various management positions for multiple brands lik
