SGB Update Outdoor
Eastern Skateboard Supply to Distribute Dekline
Dekline footwear has entered into an exclusive distribution deal with Eastern Skateboard Supply. ESS will distribute Dekline footwear for the Eastern region of the United States. Tum Yeto Inc., a 15 year-old vertically-integrated supplier of skateboard pr
Cutter and Buck Greets New Faces with Strong Q3…
In a conference call discussing Cutter & Buck’s third quarter, the company welcomed its new CEO Ernie Johnson and its new president, Kaia Akre. Both are replacing the recently retired CEO and president, Tom Wyatt. It was handshakes all around as the new m
Laderman Honored by USFWS for Conservation Efforts
On March 9, Johanna Laderman, director, FishAmerica Foundation, the conservation and research arm of the American Sportfishing Association, was honored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for her commitment to conserving and protecting America’s valuabl
SnowSports Retail Results Remain Strong Through January…
In spite of tough weather conditions throughout much of the Northeast, SnowSports sales remained strong thanks to a healthy early season and near-perfect conditions in the Western states. However, January sales for the industry did lag behind last year at
Oakley Re-States Four Years of Financials Due to Hedging Documentation
Oakley, Inc. will file an amendment to its 2004 Annual Report, restating certain financial information for the 2000-2004 fiscal years to correct its application of certain Financial Accounting Standards, due to insufficient documentation of certain foreig
U.S. and China Increase Anti-Counterfeiting Laws…
As more manufacturing of footwear and apparel in the Bicycle, Outdoor, and SnowSports industries moves off-shore, the costs of protecting trademarks and intellectual increases. Many manufacturers are facing growing counterfeiting problems, including Timbe
GBMI Hires McDermut as CFO
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Martin McDermut to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this position, Mr. McDermut will be responsible for all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management, budgeting and forecasting…
Outdoor and SG Retail Finishes 2005 With a Bang…
Large national outdoor retail chains saw a banner year in 2005, with higher than expected comps that trickled down to the bottom line. The two largest specialty outdoor retailers in the country, REI and L.L. Bean, were able to capitalize on great winter c
Kellwood Doubles Earnings on Lower Sales Volume
Kellwood Company net sales for the fourth quarter totaled $473.4 million, as compared to $495.5 million last year. Net earnings for the fourth quarter were $12.5 million, or 49 cents per diluted share, versus $7.1 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, l
ATTA Hires Chesak as Director of Business Development
Responsibly growing the adventure travel community is the cornerstone of a new Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) partnership initiative designed to connect corporate partners, media and service providers with tour operators, destination marketing
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
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
