SGB Update Outdoor
Crocs IPO Success Could Create Even More Opportunities…
The fact that Crocs Inc. even became a public company during the past week had many at the WSA show shaking their heads, but the fact that the company’s shares debuted at such a high price and then continued to climb after the issue had even more wonderin
K-Swiss Gets Europe Help to Offset the Classic Downturn in Domestic Market…
K-Swiss Inc. saw its reliance on its classics positioning take a bite out of its U.S. business in the fourth quarter, but the top-line came in slightly above the company’s guidance thanks to continued strength in the international business and better-than
SGMA Board Sees New Faces; Leadership Shifts…
During the recent and final Super Show, the SGMA made several changes to its Board of Directors. Richard Bourne, the COO & president of Asics America, Paul Ehrlich, the general counsel at adidas America, and Chris Considine, the president of Wilson Sport
December Weak at Golf Courses Across the Country…
The National Golf Federation reported that same-store rounds played in the U.S. were down 8.1% for December 2005 versus the same month last year. The estimate is based on data from operators at 1,573 golf facilities. The decrease for the month was enough
Outdoor Coalition Again Drives VF Corp. Gains…
VF Corporation continued to capitalize on the success of its Outdoor Coalition during the 2005 fourth quarter, with total revenues climbing 23% to $343.9 million compared to $279.9 million last year. The division was driven by growth across nearly all ODC
Sport Chalet Sales Increase on Difficult Comparison…
After experiencing a very strong snow season in California last year and reporting one of its most successful winter seasons ever, Sport Chalet was able to maintain some slight growth against some very difficult comparisons. The company reported a 3.7% sa
adidas Chief Sees Performance Opportunity for Reebok Brand…
Speaking via satellite video at the first global investor conference at the WSA show, adidas Group Chairman and CEO Herbert Hainer said he felt Reebok could be positioned as more of a performance brand than it has recently. He was responding to questions
Fitness Equipment Leads Amer to Strong Q4…
Amer Sports reported that fourth quarter net sales increased 114% to €558.5 million ($664 mm) from €261.0 million ($339 mm) in the year-ago quarter. The Salomon acquisition contributed €255.2 million ($304 mm) to the quarter’s top-line, a 0.8% increase ov
Riddell Bell / Easton Deal Forms $600 MM Company…
Riddell Bell Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Easton Sports, Inc. from JAS D. Easton, Inc., the current owners, for $385 million in cash. At the time of the closing of the transaction, JAS will pur
Footstar Facing SEC Civil Action…
Footstar, Inc. received a Wells notice from the SEC in connection with the Commission's outstanding enforcement proceedings into the facts and circumstances that gave rise to the company's restatement of financial results from 1997 through 2002.
Timberland Q4 Sales Inch-Up; Sees Slower 2006…
The Timberland Company saw modest sales increases during the fourth quarter of 2005 driven by gains in the U.S., Europe, and Asia while apparel and accessories were the strongest categories. The company is well on its way towards completing its Caribbean
Litigation Charges Put the Hurt on Cybex Bottom Line…
Cybex International, Inc. posted double-digit sales increases for the fourth quarter and the full-year, but saw litigation charges hurt what would have otherwise been strong bottom-line gains.
Net sales for the fourth quarter were $36.0 million, compare
Collective Licensing Int’l Extends Brand Management Platform with LBL Deal…
Collective Licensing International, LLC, owner of the Airwalk and genetic brands, has acquired Toronto, Ontario-based Lifestyle Brands Ltd., owner of the Vision and Vision Street Wear, Vision Skateboards, Vision Snowboards, Premise, Lamar and LTD, Dukes,
ispo Winter 2006 Draws a Crowd
ispo winter 06 took place on 160,000 sq. m. at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from January 29 to February 1, 2006. A total of 1,806 exhibitors, compared to 1,600 last year, from 49 countries, compared to 44 last year, attended the fair. 81% of the atten
SIA.06 Wraps-Up; Attendance on-par with Last Year
Exhibitors displaying new product lines at SIA.06 for the 2006-07 season represented over 95% of the market share for the ski and snowboard sectors and 80% of the Nordic, telemark, and snowshoe market. The show boasted 350,715 net square feet and 900 bran
