SGB Update Outdoor
Big Agnes Brings in New Reps
Big Agnes announced the addition of two new representatives to its growing sales team. Jimmy and Jenny Peshek, of Summit Sports North, LLC, will represent Big Agnes in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Michigan’s
NSGA: Census Beureau Reports October Sporting Goods Sales Rose 9.3%
Among the vast amount of data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau is retail sales by month; within that data is an estimate of monthly sales in sporting goods stores. Because of differing methodologies, the data will not be identical with other estimates
ASICS America Pushes 2004 Sales Back Over $200 Million Mark
ASICS America Corporation announced this week a strong finish to 2004. With a record performance in 2004, ASICS surpassed the $200 million mark finishing off the year with $223.8 million in sales, an increase of 12.5% over 2003. Footwear sales continue
REI is One of Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’
For the eighth consecutive year, Recreational Equipment, Inc. has been named as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE magazine. The outdoor retailer known for its quality gear, staff expertise and commitment to environmental stewardship r
The Access Fund Calls for Unity in Largest Potential Climbing Closure in American History
In Response to Rumors circulatiing, The Access Fund stated, “Despite all the rumors and uninformed declarations being circulated that there is little chance of saving Oak Flat, AZ, a popular climbing area outside of Phoenix and home to the Phoenix Boulder
Customer Service Rep — Liquidlogic
Liquidlogic is seeking a highly motivated person for a customer service/sales position in the Flat Rock, NC office. The position will require the person to be a motivated self starter with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, excellent communicati
Backcountry Base Camp Sees More Success…
Outdoor Retailer is returning to the Brighton backcountry for the second annual Backcountry Base Camp, and the event should be even more successful than last year. According to OR, there are currently over 50 brands registered to exhibit at the BBC compar
Eider Expands U.S. Presence…
The French apparel company, Eider is stepping up their focus on the U.S. market through several initiatives launched by their North American distributor, Eider N.A., owned by Gene Frederick, the company’s president. Eider N.A. has hired True North Brand g
NSGA Report: Outdoor Footwear Helps Push Up Average Footwear Prices…
The National Sporting Goods Association last week previewed some of the data from its annual report due out in May. One element of The Sporting Goods Market in the 2005 report, which was prepared by Irwin Broh & Associates, reveals that the average retai
The Snowboard Market Leads the Way in Electronics…
The entire snowboard industry is riding an electronics wave recently, culminating with this week’s announcement that Burton and Motorola have inked a deal to produce an iPod/Cell phone enabled jacket, helmet, and beanie which incorporate Bluetooth technol
Product Recall: Adams Trail-A-Bike
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Norco Products Ltd, announced voluntary recalls of the Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment. The Starter, Folder, Shifter, Shocker, Ultimate Tandem, Deluxe Folder, Me 2
The Finish Line Boosts Full Year Outlook on Strong December Sales…
The Finish Line mitigated any concerns over their Q3 earnings shortfall against analysts’ estimates as management painted a rosier picture for the fourth quarter and the year, raising guidance for Q4 on a strong start in December…
Quiksilver Eyes Rossignol…
Skis Rossignol shares jumped early on Monday after a French newspaper reported that Quiksilver Inc. was making a bid for the company. Rossignol is “a company we are looking at more closely, even though it is not the only possibility”, said Bernard Mariett
The Finish Line Jumps into Urban with New Retail Acquisition…
The Finish Line announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding stock of The Hang Up Shoppes, Inc., for $12 million in cash plus a potential earnout of up to $6 million in cash. The Hang Up Shoppes does busines
Jeannie Thoren Joins Dynastar
Jeannie Thoren, the pioneer of women’s-specific ski equipment, joins Dynastar as the company shows its continued commitment to making the best women’s ski equipment on the planet. Thoren will wear many hats as a part of Dynastar/Lange from running an In
