SGB Update Outdoor
FESI: European Union Continues Anti-Dumping Discussion
The member states of the European Union discussed the European Commission's proposal to implement provisional anti-dumping duties on leather footwear imports from China and Vietnam. The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) contin
Osprey Supports 2006 Ridge Runner Program
Osprey Packs Inc. will be supplying a selection of their newly-redesigned Aether and Ariel backpacks for use as
part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s 2006 Ridge Runner program. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is the non-profit steward of the
Ziv Appointed CFO of Deckers
Deckers Outdoor Corporation appointed Zohar Ziv as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration, effective immediately. Mr. Ziv replaces Scott Ash, who previously announced his upcoming resignation as Chief Financial Of
SIMA Announces Image Award Nominees
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association unveiled the list of nominees for the fourth annual SIMA Image Awards, a program designed to recognize surf industry companies for their outstanding achievements in eight categories. The nominees in the main cat
Big 5 Appoints Jessick to Board
David Jessick has been appointed to Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation's Board of Directors, effective March 7, 2006. Mr. Jessick will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and will replace John Danhakl, who has served as a director si
Shoe Pavilion Expects Q1 Sales of $26-$28 mm
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. expects to record first quarter net sales of $26 to $28 million and earnings per share of 2 cents to 6 cents…
Hibbett Fourth Quarter Income Jumps 21.7%; Comps Climb 2.5%
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. net sales for the fourth quarter increased 12.8% to $120.8 million compared with $107.1 million last year. Comparable store sales increased 2.5% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Net income for the fourth fiscal quarter in
Treide is New President of Tommy Bahama Footwear
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. appointed Krista Treide as President of its recently acquired Tommy Bahama Footwear division. Ms. Treide joined the Company this week…
Ashworth Posts 11% Q1 Sales Gain
Ashworth, Inc. saw consolidated net revenue for the first quarter increase 11.2% to $40.6 million from $36.5 million for the first quarter of 2005. The company reported a consolidated first quarter net loss of $50,000, or 0 cents per diluted share, compar
Gander Mountain Inks Boat Selling Deal with Crystal-Pierz
Gander Mountain Company signed a deal with Crystal-Pierz Marine, who will provide its expertise in retail boat sales to Gander Mountain. Crystal-Pierz Marine consultants will train sales associates in Gander Mountain's stores in Forest Lake, Minn., a
Cutter and Buck Appoints New President and New CEO
Cutter & Buck Inc. appointed Ernie Johnson to the position of chief executive officer and to the company's board of directors. The company also appointed Kaia Akre as president. These announcements are part of a reorganization resulting from the resi
Gander Mountain Q4 Income Climbs 26% on 7.4% Comp Decline
Gander Mountain Company fourth quarter 2005, sales increased 18% to $280.8 million. Income from operations increased 37% to $26.0 million, while the net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 26% to a record $22.2 million, compared to net
Princeton Tec Sponsors Climbing for Kids Program
Princeton Tec will help light the way for the Climbing For Kids Teams on their Mt. Rainier and Mt. Shasta climbs in summer 2006. The Climbing For Kids events will benefit the Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT). The initiative is to help get at-risk urban
SteepandCheap Releases ‘Greatest Hits ‘ List
SteepandCheap.com is celebrating its one year anniversary by releasing SteepandCheap Greatest Hits, Volume 1, a compilation of the company’s biggest hits over the past year…
K2 Inc. Beats Q4 EPS Guidance Ex-Charges
K2 Inc. net sales for the fourth quarter increased 4.3% to $353.5 million from $338.9 million in the prior year. Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $14.7 million, or 28 cents adjusted diluted earnings per share, compared to pro forma a
