SGB Update Outdoor
S.R.A.M. = SRAM, Rock Shox, Avid, and … Mavic?
An article published in DirtRag set the bicycle industry abuzz with talk of SRAM’s latest acquisition. The piece quoted SRAM’s Michael Zellman saying that his company has acquired the French wheel manufacturer, Mavic, currently owned by adidas-Salomon. BO
Zumiez is Firing on All Cylinders as IPO Approaches…
Zumiez, Inc. filed its amended S-1 last week as the Seattle-based action sports retailer prepares to enter the public market this spring. Based on the company’s most recent results, management has read all the right books about dressing yourself up for t
Thule Acquires Division of Sportworks…
Thule has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Quick-load Bike Racks division of Sportworks Northwest, Inc. Thule will acquire the Quick-load Bike Racks' assets, including all tooling trademarks, patents, and customer lists from Sportworks and wi
The Sports Authority Rolls Out The Red (Sox) Carpet for Investors…
TSA held an investor day on March 29 in the soon-to-be demolished .406 club at Fenway Park, with chairman and CEO Doug Morton starting the conference by telling investors that “We want the customer to come to TSA instead of WMT”. He then proceeded to des
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Denny, Koenen, and Steere Promoted to VP Positions at Timberland
The Timberland Company announced the promotions of Keith Denny to vice president, global product management, boot, Rob Koenen to vice president, global product management, men's and kid's suburban, and Jay Steere to vice president, global produc
Neisen Promoted to AVP of Real Estate at Shoe Carnival
Shoe Carnival, Inc. has promoted Jay Neisen to assistant vice president of real estate, from his former position as Shoe Carnival's in-house real estate counsel. Jay joined Shoe Carnival in July of 2004.
KHS Bicycles Selects Centerstone’s Online Sales Management Solution
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced that KHS Bicycles of Rancho Dominguez, California has selected the company’s online sales order management software application. KHS will be leveraging CenterStone’s experience with a host of other clients, and it
Thule Acquires Sportworks’ Quick-load Bike Racks Division
Thule has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Quick-load Bike Racks division of Sportworks Northwest, Inc. In accordance to the LOI, Thule will acquire the Quick-load Bike Racks' assets from Sportworks on May 9, 2005 and sell Sportworks Quick-l
Dolphin Looks for Bigger Slice of Johnson Outdoors
Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. and an affiliate sent out a release Thursday that they are prepared to offer Johnson Outdoors a transaction that they believe is “superior to the unsuccessful going private transaction.” Dolphin is proposing to make a
Apparel Director — Smartwool Corporation
Smartwool Corporation is seeking an Apparel Director to lead the overall efforts for Smartwool’s rapidly growing apparel business. Based in Steamboat Springs, CO, the position requires seven+ years working in apparel merchandising and design with
SIA Reports 2006 Show Already a Sell-Out
SnowSports Industries America that the SIA.06 SnowSports Show is officially sold out for the second year in a row. SIA.06 will take place at Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the fourth straight year, January 23-26, 2006. To date over 320,000 square feet
Stride Rite Fiscal Q1 Net Up 9%; Sperry Sales Jump 32%
The Stride Rite Corporation reported that sales for the first fiscal quarter ended March 4 increased 10.6% to $150.6 million from $136.1 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2004. Operating income in the first quarter of 2005 was $13.1 million, a 12
Cloudveil Taps Marmot and Camelbak for Two Key Hires
Cloudveil announced the hiring of two key personnel, John Rounds to the role of Director of North American Sales and
Ali Levy to the newly created position of Retail merchandising Coordinator. Rounds, formerly the National Sales Manager Recreational Divis
Reebok Licensee Issues Recall for Children’s Windwear
Adjmi Apparel Group, in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling about 8,000 Children’s Reebok Windwear and Fleece Jacket and Pant Sets. The zipper slider and pull on the jackets can detach if the zipper is pulled when the jacket is open. The detached sl
