SGB Update Outdoor

Sport Chalet Sees Big Q2 Sales and Income Gains

Sport Chalet, Inc. announced that for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2005, sales increased 17.2% to $72.1 million from $61.5 million last year. The increase is the result of opening five new stores as well as a same store sales increase of 4.9%.

Second Quarter Sales Up 14%, Net Up 21% at Pacific Sunwear

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 21% to $21.1 million, compared to $17.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Total sales for the second quarter (13 weeks) ended July 30

Mossimo Reports 45% Q2 Sales Increase

Mossimo, Inc. reported second quarter 2005 total net revenues increased 45.2% to $9.0 million compared to $6.2 million for the second quarter of last year. The company reported second quarter net earnings of $2.2 million compared to net earnings of $1.0 m

NRF: Volume Up At U.S. Ports, Congestion Down

Inbound container traffic is up at the nation’s major ports, but congestion that plagued the docks last year does not appear to have returned, according to the National Retail Federation’s new monthly Port Tracker report. The report looks at inbound conta

New Location Turns Open Air Demo into Must-Attend Event

The reaction from vendors and retailers alike was unanimous. Moving the Open Air Demo to Willard Bay changed the event from a good day on the water — if you can ignore the mud — into an event that buyers and vendors cannot – and should not — miss. The

G.I. Joe’s Awards Vendor and Rep of the Year

G.I. Joe's named The North Face, Inc. as its 2005 Vendor of the Year. G.I. Joe's also announced long-time manufacturer's representative Dick Bigoni of Bigoni-Stiner & Associates as the company's 2005 Manufacturer's Representative

ShoeBuy.com Wins Fulfillment Award

Shoebuy.com was selected the winner in the Fulfillment Category at the 3rd annual eTail Awards. The eTail awards, considered one of the premiere events within Internet retailing, recognizes the World's foremost innovators and etail performers…

Lowa Brings New Sandals and Boots to Outdoor Retailer

From the ATC, All Terrain, Series comes the new midcut Kirano GTX and the Kody GTX in both mid and low cut, all available in specially lasted men’s and women’s versions. From the Trekking Sandal Collection, the new Centurio in both men’s and women’s. From

Shock Doctor Launches New Customizable Footbed

More than 43.1 million Americans – one in every six persons – have trouble with their feet. With each step, feet are the first line of defense against force and pressure that can equal many times over one’s body weight. Shock Doctor introduces their fall

SIA Launches Education Seminar Series

SnowSports Industries America announced they will be launching a pilot education seminar series entitled “Capitalizing on Today’s Business Environment” in September. Spearheaded by Mary Jo Tarallo, SIA’s director of education, the seminars will offer wor

Spyder Adds McGregor as VP Sales

Spyder Active Sports announced Jay McGregor has joined the company as vice president of sales. McGregor has been charged with leading the sales team to double North American sales growth over the next few years. McGregor holds experience in managing mult

Author of ‘Savage Summit…’ Signing Posters

Jennifer Jordan, author of Savage Summit: The True Stories of the First Five Women Who Climbed K2, the World’s Most Feared Mountain, will sign free limited edition posters at Moonstone Mountain Equipment, Booth #3331, Friday, August 12, 3:00-4:00 p.m. and

Warnaco Sales Up 13%; Swimwear Down Slightly

The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported results for the second quarter ended July 2, 2005, in which net revenues increased to $374.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2005, compared to $332.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Net income incre

Sportsman’s Guide Sales and Earnings Jump

The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 that saw net sales for the company's second quarter at $63.8 million, compared with $39.6 million reported for the same period in 2004. Net earnings for the quarter