SGB Update Outdoor
Retail Execs’ Mood Rebounds in Feb…
An improving customer traffic picture, along with solid gains in sales and average transactions, appears to be fueling retailers’ ability to keep prices up and limit promotional activity. According to the latest findings of the NRF Executive Opinion Surv
Foot Locker Looking Optimistic as Key Metrics Start to Point to Positive 2005…
Foot Locker, Inc. said that a trend to higher selling prices, access to more marquee product, and a “somewhat lower” promotional posture is fueling a renewed optimism as the retailer moves into its new fiscal year. The improving comp store sales gains fo
Is The Climbing Shoe Market Settling Down?
Over the past two years, the climbing shoe market has been in turmoil with falling prices and an unprecedented number of brands setting up shop in North America. Last Year, The B.O.S.S. Report ran a three part series on the initial shake-up (see BOSS_0410
K2 Inc. Still Riding Wave of Acquisition Help; Street Disappointed with Q1 Outlook…
K2 Inc. leveraged acquisitions and 9% internal organic growth to post a 74.9% increase in fourth quarter sales to $338.9 million, compared to $193.8 million last year. In spite of the strong growth rate, several analysts downgraded the company’s stock. A
Magnum Acquires U.S. Footwear Factory
Magnum USA, a division of Hi-Tec Sports USA has acquired Falcon Shoe Manufacturing Co. and its historic Lewiston, Maine footwear factory. The move all but secures the future of the factory’s current labor force, and has already resulted in the addition o
Arc’Teryx Shuffles Management Deck…
Arc'Teryx has promoted several of its principal employees. Long time designer Tom Fayle has been promoted to Director of Product Design. Janice Larsen has been elevated to Director of Product Engineering. Lance Richardson, formerly the Director of Pr
Shimano Misses 2004 Guidance; Still Posts Record Year…
Shimano finished off fiscal 2004 with a very strong fourth quarter, posting a 16.9% increase in sales to ¥46.6 billion ($441.0 million). In spite of the strong improvements over 2003, the company did not quite reach its full year projections of ¥170 billi
OR Postpones OutdoorPreview Event…
Shortly before BOSS went to press, Outdoor Retailer announced that the “OutdoorPreview” apparel event, which was scheduled before OR Summer Market in Chicago, has been “postponed until further notice.” In an interview in January (See BOSS_0504), Peter Dev
Clothing / Footwear Buyer — NBS
Nation’s Best Sports, Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a buyer for hunting / outdoor apparel and hunting / outdoor footwear. A thorough knowledge and understanding of the categories is a must…
International Customs and Transportation Supervisor — Smartwool
Smartwool Corporation is seeking an International Customs & Transportation Supervisor to work out of corporate headquarters in Steamboat Springs, CO. The right candidate will be an experienced business supervisor with 2 -3 years background in tra
Quality Assurance Manager — Smartwool
Smartwool Corporation is seeking an Quality Assurance Manager to work out of corporate headquarters in Steamboat Springs, CO. The right candidate will have 5+ years experience with domestic and international product manufacturing, and Quality Assu
Cutter and Buck Appoints CEO as Director
Cutter & Buck Inc. announced the appointment of John T. Wyatt, the company's President and CEO, to the company's Board of Directors. Wyatt will join the Board immediately. As previously announced, Wyatt began his career as a specialty account sa
Timberland Stock Splits 2-for-1
The Timberland Company's Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 split of its Class A and Class B Common Stock. The additional shares will be distributed on May 2, 2005, to shareholders of record on April 14, 2005. In addition, the Board of Directors a
Neiman Marcus Comps Climb 7.7% in February
The Neiman Marcus Group announced comparable revenues at the Neiman Marcus Group in the four-week February 2005 period increased 7.7%, while the increase for the same period last year was 24.9%. Total revenues increased 6.5% to $275 million.
J.C. Penney February Comps Jump 6.1%
J. C. Penney comparable department store sales increased 6.1% for the four weeks ending February 26, 2005, on top of a 12.1% increase in last year's February period. Catalog/Internet sales increased 6.4% on top of an 8.0% increase last year. The Inte
