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Quiksilver Hawking at Kohl’s…
Kohl's Corp. and Quiksilver, Inc. jointly announced the signing of a license agreement under which Quiksilver would grant exclusive rights to the Tony Hawk clothing brand to Kohl's. The license encompasses a range of apparel and related products
The Buckle Sees Q1 Profits Jump 46%…
The Buckle, Inc. reported that net sales for the first quarter ended April 30 increased 11.4% to $105.5 million. Comp store net sales were up 6.4% for the quarter, on top of an 11.6% increase in last year’s quarter. Net income for the quarter jumped 46.4%
Adams Golf Sees Q1 Decline in Fairway Woods Overshadow Driver Gains…
Adams Golf would have seen flat operating income in the first quarter without a $965,000 reimbursement from its insurance company related to the embezzlement of $970,000 by a former employee. The loss had been expensed in the years when the activity occu
NGF: Rounds Played Down for March…
Same-store rounds played in the U.S. fell 10.8% in March 2005 vs. March 2004, according to data provided to NGF by golf course operators around the country. The resulting year-to-date figure is 5.2% lower than the same period last year. In the Sunbelt, w
Sport Supply Group Gets Q4 Lift; Swings to Profit for Year…
Sport Supply Group, Inc. reported its fourth consecutive quarter of significantly improved operating results, with revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2005 increasing 12.8% to $27.4 million from $24.2 million in the year-ago period. SSG
Johnson Outdoors Shows Mixed Results in Fiscal Q2; Watercraft Improves…
The predicted slowdown in military tent sales became a reality at Johnson Outdoors during their fiscal second quarter ended April 1, but the softness in the category was offset by sales growth in the Marine Electronics division, driven by the acquisition
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
