SGB Update Outdoor

Byer of Maine Mountain Swinger

A unique concept in seating! Our lightweight, hanging chair is made of strong parachute nylon—supported by polyester climbing-style rope and three anodized shock cord poles. Weighs only 28 ounces and folds up to about the size of a compact umbrella…

Marmot Focuses on Key Trends

In Spring 2006, Marmot is focusing on four general lifestyle and product trends that are influencing the outdoor industry: Simple and socially responsible lifestyle, Tech, Delight/serendipity, and Brand trust…

Zamberlan Reaffirms Commitment to U.S. Market

Zamberlan, reaffirms its commitment to the U.S. market with its launch of the 2006 Spring collection at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, booth #5341, in Salt Lake City, Utah…

Royal Robbins Spring ’06: High Tech Performance, Everyday Fashion

Royal Robbins, a leading manufacturer of travel and outdoor apparel, presents its Spring ’06 line, offering a generous variety of stylish tops and bottoms for both men and women. The line provides technical performance benefits including moisture-wicking

adidas/Reebok Deal Sparks Speculation on Brands, Marketplace…

If you were away on a tropical island last week you may not know that adidas, per the approval of the Boards of adidas-Salomon AG and Reebok International Ltd., will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Reebok for $59.00 per share in cash, which repre

adidas-Salomon Posts Solid Second Quarter Results…

It seems like little to no attention was paid to the adidas-Salomon Q2 results after the blockbuster deal to acquire Reebok International was announced last week, but the company continues to make progress against the North America market with brand adida

Royal Robbins Leads Phoenix Growth…

Phoenix Footwear second quarter sales increased 10.6% to $15.4 million compared to $13.9 million, mainly due to revenue contributed by the recent acquisition of Altama footwear, which reported $3.5 million in revenue. This contribution was partially offse

Gildan Sees Strong Fiscal Q3…

Gildan Activewear seems to be avoiding the downward price pressures of the commoditized Tee-shirt industry and reported fiscal third quarter net earnings of $34.1 million, an increase of 30.2% over last year. EPS was 57 cents per share, a 29.5% gain over

LaCrosse Bounces Back to Profitability…

LaCrosse Footwear second quarter sales were $19.8 million, an increase of 6% from $18.6 million in the second quarter of 2004. Sales in 2004 included $500,000 from General Services Administration delivery orders for uniform boots and $1.5 million from the

OIF Launches GETTING > YOUTH > ACTIVE

As part of the Year of Outreach, Outdoor Industry Foundation (OIF) announces the launch of an industry-wide initiative to GET YOUTH ACTIVE and grow participation in active outdoor recreation among young Americans. OIF’s call to action is being announced

Hi-Tec Sports Inks MoonStar as Japan Licensee…

Hi-Tec Sports PLC has inked an agreement with MoonStar to distribute and license its Hi-Tec brand in the Japanese market. MoonStar distributes New Balance, K-Swiss, and Kappa, and has been the distributor and licensee of the highly successful Converse bra

Golf Rounds Played Inch Up in June…

The National Golf Federation reported that same-store rounds played in the U.S. increased marginally (0.2%) in June 2005 vs. June 2004. The estimate is based on data from operators at 1,663 golf facilities. The resulting year-to-date total through June

Everlast Takes One on the Chin…

In spite of a 36% increase in overall revenues during the second quarter, Everlast Inc. posted a net loss of $596,000 compared to net income of $79,000 in Q2 last year. During the quarter, the company took a $600,000 hit for events including a pension lia