SGB Update Outdoor
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
Big 5 Moves to Upgrade Experience in the CFO Post; Kirk to Remain as SVP…
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is making changes in its finance and accounting department in order to improve the company's accounting and financial reporting, as well as the company's internal controls. Under this initiative, Big 5 will recru
Callaway Golf Appoints CEO; Moves to Dispel Takeover Talk…
Callaway Golf Company has put a critical component in place in the effort to turn around the company’s fortunes that have been under pressure since the acquisition of Top-Flite two years ago. The ELY Board of Directors last week appointed George Fellows
July Comps Mixed as Back-to-School Shifts and Inventories Tighten…
It appears as though July is settling in to become even more of a “tweener” month at retail as the back-to-school season moves closer to, or even after, the start of classes and retailers struggle to balance the desire for lean inventories and the need to
Hybrids Look to be all the Rage for Spring ‘06…
Multi-Sport. Water Sports. Trail Running. They are all terms we have heard associated with outdoor footwear. You will hear a lot about them in the coming weeks, but you will also need to get used to one more that will be used widely at Outdoor Retailer S
Salomon Narrows Q2 Loss on 2.9% Sales Increase…
adidas-Salomon reported that Salomon second quarter sales were up 2.9% to €70 million ($88.2 mm) from €68 million ($81.9 mm) in the year-ago period. Gross margins improved 50 basis points to 37.2% of sales and the operating loss for the division narrowed
TEA Bill Could Benefit Outdoor and Bicycle Industries…
The final federal transportation bill set for approval by both the House and Senate will launch a new Safe Routes to School program, and strengthen existing programs that will make it safer and easier for millions of Americans to bicycle and walk. However
blurr Implements New, Aggressive U.S. Sales Strategy…
blurr recently added to its sales force with the intent of pursuing an aggressive distribution strategy for the US market. Toby Reid, formerly of Mountain Equipment Co-op and G3, has joined blurr as sales manager as of March 2005, and has since enlisted t
Cascade Designs Inks Deal to Manufacture CFV Portable Stoves…
Shortly after the debut of its capillary stove, which garnered much praise and attention from buyers at the Summer Market, MSR was forced to cancel delivery because of the inability of Cascade Design’s key vendor, Vapore, to supply the capillary force vap
Accell Income Jumps 26% on 5% Sales Increase…
The Accell Group increased turnover in the first half of the year by 4.6% to €213.8 million ($273.9 mm) versus €204.3 million ($249.5 mm) in the first half of 2004. This sales growth was due entirely to recent acquisition activity. Organically, Accell Gro
Everlast Continues Stelux Relationship
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that the company had expanded its relationship with Hong Kong-based Stelux Watch Ltd. for the launch of Everlast-branded watches in the Middle East, Central America, Australia, and New Zealand. The Stelux line of Everlast
Princeton Tec, New Products in the Sports Lighting Category
Princeton Tec introduces their new QUAD L.E.D. headlamp for the 2005-06 season. The Quad features four 5 mm Nichia LED’s which are brighter and more efficient than current L.E.D.’s (as much as 30-50% brighter!); four output modes- three 3 constant (high,
Chums Launches iPod Cases
Combining functionality and style with its expertise in creating urban outdoor accessories, CHUMS is introducing a new line of fresh, fashionable iPod carrying cases which helps users protect and hang on to their valuable music investments. The new array
Jerry to Speak at Gore Speaker Breakfast
The 11th Gore Speaker Breakfast at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will feature Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, as its guest speaker. The breakfast will run from 7:30 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. on Friday, August 12 at the Salt Lake Marriott i
