SGB Update Outdoor
Sport Chalet Announces Effects of SEC Clarification
Sport Chalet, Inc. announced that, as a result of a clarification issued by the SEC on February 7, 2005 affecting many retail companies, the company has reviewed and corrected its lease accounting practices. The effect on the company's previously rel
Vail Susbsidiary to Sell Vail Marriot Mountain Resort and Spa
Vail Resorts, Inc. announced that one of its subsidiary companies has entered into a contract to sell the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa for $62.0 million to DiamondRock Hospitality Limited Partnership. The transaction price indicates a total value f
American Sporting Goods Acquires And 1
American Sporting Goods, Inc. has acquired basketball footwear and apparel company AND 1, creating a business with $340 million in combined sales. ASG sees the acquisition of AND 1 as a strategic fit as they look to build strength in areas of reaching th
Product Manager, Special Markets — Igloo Products
Igloo Products is seeking a Product Manager — Special Markets to direct, develop and implement product category/line objectives, strategies, and tactics to drive sales and profitability within the Commercial, Premium, and International sales chann
Developer – Speed — Timberland
Timberland seeks a Developer to work as a member of the development team to produce world class products, which meet or exceed company and category expectations with regard to brand integrity, design, product innovation and return on investment. C
Sr. Developer, Women’s Footwear — Timberland
Timberland seeks a Sr. Developer — Women's Footwear to work as a member of development team to produce world class products, which meet or exceed company and category expectations with regard to brand integrity, design, product innovation and
Sales Reps Wanted — Fit 2 Win
Fit 2 Win, one of the fastest growing athletic apparel brands in the USA, is looking for reps in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Colorado, New Mexico, Utah. We are a dominant player in lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, field hockey, and volleyball. In add
Assistant Marketing Manager — Wilson Racquet Sports
Wilson Racquet Sports, a division of Wilson Sporting Goods, is seeking an Assistant Marketing Manager to assist in the day to day creation & execution of marketing programs, communication and coordination for the Racquet division of Wilson Sporting
Consolidation Strikes Again in Paddlesports Market…
In a move that is sure to change the face of the paddlesports industry, Confluence Holdings has acquired one of their largest competitors, WaterMark Paddlesports. Rumors about the pending deal had been floating around the industry for months and virtually
Johnson Outdoors Shows Mixed Results in Fiscal Q2; Watercraft Improves…
The predicted slow-down in military tent sales became a reality at Johnson Outdoors during their fiscal second quarter, but this was offset by sales growth in the Marine Electronics division, driven by the acquisition of Humminbird in May of last year. To
Columbia Sportswear Enters the Bicycle Market in Licensing Deal…
The Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a license agreement with World Wide Cycle Supply giving WWCS the rights to design, manufacture, and market outdoor bikes and bike accessories with the Columbia name. WWCS will manage distribution and plans on sel
PETA Drags Outdoor Brands into Merino Mulesing Fight…
The animal rights group, PETA, has been dragging outdoor companies into an Australian Merino wool boycott, apparently without notifying the companies. In a series of separate announcements, PETA stated that Timberland and Smartwool had joined their fight
OIA Not Happy with U.S. House Action on LWCF…
The House Appropriations Committee voted to eliminate funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund in the proposed 2006 budget. Since LWCF was created by Congress 40 years ago, the program has funded 40,000 parks in 98% of the counties in the nation.
Pacific Cycle Up 30% in First Quarter, But is Sting-Ray Effect Waning…
Dorel continues to outperform Wall Street’s expectations for both sales and earnings with much of the top line growth coming from the acquired Pacific Cycle, which makes up Dorel’s Recreation and Leisure Division. Total company sales for the first quarter
Lafuma Buys 63.55% Stake in Oxbow…
Last week, BOSS reported that Lafuma and Oxbow shares were suspended from trading on the Paris stock exchange pending merger negotiations (See BOSS_0519). This week, the Lafuma Group signed an agreement with Teahupoo, an investment fund acting on behalf o
