SGB Update Outdoor
Schutt Sports Appoints Niland VP Sales; Adds New CFO
Schutt Sports has appointed Gary Niland, President of Gary Niland and Associates, as VP of Sales for Schutt Sports. Gary Niland and Associates will continue to operate as a sales representative organization and will be a part of
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Amer Reorganizes Salomon; Cuts 400 Jobs and Moves Production
Salomon, the newly-acquired winter and outdoor sports division of Amer Sports, has launched a three-year turn-around program designed to “ensure its future competitiveness.” The program includes a reorganization of Salomon operations and the elimination
Ashworth Adds Adler to Board
Ashworth, Inc. announced that the company's board of directors has appointed Detlef Adler to serve as director. Mr. Adler will stand for election at the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for March 2006. Mr. Adler, 47, is CEO of
Intrawest Completes Mammoth Sale
Intrawest Corporation announced that a group controlled by Starwood Capital Group Global, L.L.C. has completed the previously announced purchase of a majority interest in Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, based on an enterprise value of $365 million. The transac
Timberland Completes SmartWool Acquisition
The Timberland Company announced that it has completed its acquisition of SmartWool Corporation. The deal was originally announced on November 7, 2005, for a total purchase price of approximately $82 million. The SmartWool acquisition reflects continued p
Puma Takes Majority Interest In Argentinian Distributor
PUMA will become the majority shareholder of UNISOL S.A. UNISOL is the current PUMA licensee for footwear, apparel and accessories in Argentina and has been responsible for the distribution of PUMA products in Argentina for almost 30 years. With this join
Royal Robbins Hires Beller as Key Acct. Manager
Royal Robbins, a leading manufacturer of travel and outdoor apparel, today announced the appointment of Morgan Beller as key account manager for REI, effective immediately. In this role, Beller will handle day-to-day liaison with REI, one of the leading
Bass Pro Continues Relationship with USO
For the third year in a row, Bass Pro Shops has joined forces with the USO for its “Reelin' It in for the Troops” campaign. Through the promotion, customers can purchase donation cards, valued at $1.00, $3.00 and $5.00, at any Bass Pro Shop retail lo
Licensed Apparel Downturn Starts to Stabilize…
The downturn in the licensed apparel business from its peak two years ago appears to be stabilizing a bit as the market settles into the realities of a more fan-based business. The NFL and MLB businesses have shown remarkable resiliency despite the urban
VF Corp. Lays Out Global Master Plan…
VF Corporation last year launched a new global growth strategy focusing on building its portfolio of lifestyle brands. Last week, VF’s management gathered in New York City to update analysts and the media on the progress made toward achieving these goals
Quiksilver Gets Nice Lift in Fiscal Fourth Quarter…
Quiksilver, Inc. sees the recent acquisition of Rossignol providing the company with a tremendous growth vehicle that is expected to contribute “several hundreds of millions of dollars” in upside. That forecast is in addition to the potential of the non-
Chick’s Sporting Goods Puts New Investment to Work…
Chick’s Sporting Goods, the SoCal-based big-box retailer, has inked leases for three new stores in newly-planned power centers in the Southern California market.
Chick’s received a $4 million cash infusion in June 2005 from Nogales Investment Fund, which
November Retail Sales Up Slightly…
The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates that retail industry sales for November (excluding automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose a strong 7.4% unadjusted over last year and increased 0.5% seasonally adjusted from the previous month, showing a
SIA Audit Confirms Early Season Snow Sports Strength…
With early snow falling in New England and the Pacific Northwest finally seeing some new powder in the mountains, the 2005-06 winter season is gaining some early momentum that should help propel healthy industry-wide growth through the rest of the season.
OIA Continues China Quota Battle for One More Round on Capital Hill…
Last week, Outdoor Industry Association led a contingent of member company senior executives from W.L. Gore, Columbia Sportswear, VF Outdoor, Cabela's, and Cloudveil Mountain Works for meetings in Washington, D.C. on potential damage to the outdoor i
