SGB Update Outdoor
Sporting Goods, Specialty Athletic Footwear, and Family Footwear Drive ASP
The growth of the average price point for all sports footwear in 2004 was attributable to strength in the sporting goods, specialty athletic footwear and family footwear channels of distribution, according to data gathered for “The Sporting Goods Market i
CPSC Causes Confusion over 2003 Rossignol and Dynastar Recall
In response to a CPSC 'recall alert' issued last week, Rossignol has released a statement clarifying exactly which bindings were recalled. Apparently, the CPSC alert concerned a recall which began in December of 2003, and was completed within 60
Puma AG Rides Higher Margins to 51% Profit Gain in Q4
Puma AG reported that consolidated net sales for the 2004 fourth quarter increased 23.8% on a currency-adjusted basis. In Euro terms, sales were up by 19.9% to €273 million ($354.1 mm). The gross profit margin improved 440 basis points to 51.9%, helping p
Hickory and Tweed named ‘National Ski Shop of the Year’
SKI Magazine senior editor Joe Cutts announced that Hickory & Tweed of Armonk, NY, was named National Ski Shop of the Year by SKI magazine. The honor was bestowed at an SIA awards party presented by the makers of eVENT® Fabrics celebrating the sixth annua
Atomic Wins Doc DesRoches Award
Atomic Ski USA was given the Doc DesRoches Award by SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and the U.S. Ski Team. The annual award recognizes an SIA member and U.S. Ski Team official supplier for its integration of Team athletes into its marketing campaign.
DuPont Sonora Wins Several Sustainability Awards
DuPont's newest polymer innovation, the first DuPont polymer derived from a biological source, has been recognized by the China State Intellectual Property Office and China Central Television as “Most Visionary Innovation” at a recent award ceremony.
Yoga Journal Releases Yoga Market Research
Yoga Journal has just released its second annual “Yoga
in America” survey, a comprehensive study of the yoga market. According to the study, Americans spend $2.95 billion a year on yoga classes and products, including equipment, clothing, vacations and me
Orange 21 Appoints VP and General Counsel
Orange 21, Parent company to Spy Optics, announced that Tracy Meier has joined the company as Vice President and General Counsel. Ms. Meier most recently served as the chief legal counsel at Biolase Technology, Inc…
Genesco Says it is ‘Comfortable’ with Guidance
Genesco remains comfortable with its previously announced guidance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2005. Genesco plans to announce its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2005 and to discuss the results and the outlook for the new fiscal
Winter Market Highlights Fashion and Fabrics…
The winter apparel categories are seeing many of the same trends BOSS noticed at Summer Market, with an emphasis on fashion and fabrics. Many companies are using unique or proprietary fabrics, along with ‘high-fashion’ inspired designs to differentiate th
Rebel Sports Shows Growth in Difficult Conditions…
Rebel Sports, Australia’s largest sporting goods chain, reported that fiscal 2004-05 first half sales increased 4.4% to AU$162.0 million ($118.9 mm). The company said that the rugby world cup, which occurred during the first half of fiscal 2003-04, booste
REI’s Madsen Founds (and Funds) Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund…
Retiring REI CEO Dennis Madsen has created a new foundation dedicated to introducing young people to the outdoors. The Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund will annually fund outdoor programs serving young people. Its end goal is to “…help youth develop a lifelong
Keen Funds Charities Through Ad Budget
In a sudden change of corporate spending plans, nearly $1 million originally allocated towards a 2005 Keen Footwear advertising campaign has been set aside for contributions to a variety of non-profit organizations that are important to the company and it
Moonstone Increases Doors By 50%…
Moonstone Mountain Equipment increased their door count by 50% over this time a year ago, passing the 300 locations mark for the first time sine London Fog acquired the brand in 2001. According to the company, the increase was primarily due to retailers’
Wolverine Posts Balanced 2004 Results; Merrell Backlog Jumps on Continuum Gains…
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. played up the World Wide in its name in both the fourth quarter and the year as the International business increased to 27% of consolidated sales, compared to 25% of sales in the prior year, and pre-tax earnings for the Internat
