SGB Update Outdoor
Everlast Signs on For Contender Season 2
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that it will continue its strategic merchandise, licensing, and equity alliance and agreement with Contender Partners LLC, involving “The Contender,” the boxing-based reality television show which will air on ESPN in Apri
ISIS Appoints New Rocky Mountain Rep
ISIS For Women announced that Polly Tucker was appointed as the company's new independent sales representative for its Rocky Mountain regional territory. Tucker joined the team on September 20, 2005, replacing former representative, Erin Seabury, who
Hemptown Receives $1.4 million in Equity Financing
Hemptown Clothing Inc. announced the securing of $1.4 million of equity financing. $1.3 million will go to Hemptown's subsidiary, Crailar Fiber Technologies Inc., to be used to begin trials on its advanced natural fiber “Crailar”. The remainder of th
Seattle Sports Enters Bike Market
With over 20 years knowledge and experience in creating dry bags, Seattle Sports is taking their dry bag expertise and introducing it to the cycling market. With their main offices in Seattle, a city that has been voted by Bicycling Magazine as one of th
Congressman Proposes Sale of 15 National Parks; OIA and Sierra Club Opposed
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association and Carl Pope, Sierra Club Executive Director
both isssued seperate statements in response to Representative Pombo’s (R, 11th-CA) proposed legislation to sell off 15 National Parks for commercial
Gander Expands Credit Facility by $50 Million
Gander Mountain Company announced that it has expanded its credit facility with Fleet Retail Group, LLC, a Bank of America company. The facility was increased from $225 million to $275 million as permitted under the terms of the agreement, which was signe
Renovations Drive Strong Back to School Period at Forzani…
During Forzani’s second quarter conference call with investors and the media, the company placed emphasis on their renovation efforts at Sport Chek and Coast Mountain Sports (See BOSS_0536). The Forzani Group is now seeing the results of these renovations
EBFC Takes Issue with EU Anti-Dumping Probe…
The European Branded Footwear Coalition, which is comprised of several athletic and outdoor footwear companies like ECCO, Timberland, Merrell, Rockport, Sebago, Teva, Ugg, and Simple, is concerned about a possible “detrimental impact” of the current Europ
Federated to Convert Marshall Fields to Macy’s; Sees Seven Regions…
Federated Department Stores will further expand the use of the Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s nameplates as it moves to integrate the stores recently acquired through its merger with May Company that was completed on August 30. The giant department store reta
Sports Chalet Should See More Wall Street Focus after Recap Plan Approval…
Sport Chalet, Inc. held its annual meeting of shareholders last week, receiving approval for a number of initiatives that will see the company positioned as a more attractive investment opportunity; but, the biggest move was the change to the company’s Ce
Last Year it was Choppers… What’s in Store for 2006…
While performance bikes continue to evolve year after year, shaving grams and tweaking suspensions and ride quality, one category made a giant leap at Interbike last year, and the industry may be feeling its effects for seasons to come. The overriding th
What’s Next for Bike Apparel Market…
This year has been quite active for many apparel companies in the bike market, not only from new products and evolving designs, but also on the M&A front, where we now see two of the biggest brands in bike apparel now under new ownership. Nautilus in Jun
Non-Motorized Recreation Community Excluded from Roadless Committee…
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns selected members to the Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee, which provide advice and recommendations on implementing the state petitions for the Inventoried Roadless Area Management Rule adopted by US
Online Sales Grow as Web Advertising Evolves…
According to a new forecast by Forrester Research, U.S. Online Retail will nearly double over the next five years, jumping from $172 billion in 2005 to $329 billion in 2010. The research firm feels that new innovations will make online shopping easier an
Amer’s Salomon Deal Delayed a Bit…
The Amer Sports Corporation acquisition of Salomon from adidas-Salomon AG will be delayed by two weeks due to a revision of the processing schedule by EU competition authorities. Salomon will commence operating as an Amer Sports division on October 1, 20
