SGB Update Outdoor
SIA: Chain Stores End Season Outpacing Specialty Stores in SnowSports Sales…
SIA’s season-end Retail Audit is reporting that sales for the entire SnowSports retail market climbed 1.9% to $2.25 billion for the August 2004 through March 2005 season versus $2.20 billion in sales last season. Unit sales were down 7.8%, but higher ASP’
Consolidation Strikes Again in the Paddlesports Market…
In a move that is sure to change the face of the paddlesports industry once again, Confluence Holdings last week acquired one of their largest competitors, WaterMark Paddlesports. Rumors about a pending merger deal had been floating around the industry f
A Conversation With Roger Talermo, CEO of Amer Sports
Shortly before Mr. Talermo took over, Amer Sports had acquired Wilson (1987) and Atomic (1994). Over the years he slowly built the company with organic growth and additional acquisitions. In 1997 the Amer Group declared that its main focus was on sporting
Swobo Returns with Tim Parr
Swobo will officially return on July 7th, 2005, and will once again, “commit to pioneer innovative viewpoints and ideas – not only with the products that Swobo sells, but with the business that it creates – for people who just don't feel comfortable
OIA Applaude Senators Alexander and Landrieu
Outdoor Industry Association applauds Senator Alexander of Tennessee and Senator Landrieu of Louisiana for their tireless support of close to home recreation opportunities for all Americans with the reintroduction of the Americans Outdoors Act today in Wa
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
