SGB Update Outdoor
Sport-Haley Appoints Jewell as Interim CEO
Sport-Haley has appointed Donald W. Jewell, Senior Vice President, to act as interim CEO until a permanent CEO can be appointed. Jewell was the founder, president and director of Jewell-Rung International, a Canadian distributor of premium and mid-priced
Thule AB Acquired by U.K. Buyout Firm
Thule AB will be acquired by Candover Investments, a U.K. buyout firm, from current owner EQT Partners AB, a Stockholm- based buyout firm backed by the billionaire Wallenberg family. Thule AB was acquired by EQT Scandinavia II in 1999. The deal is repor
White Sierra Expands Presence at Specialty and Expands Staff
Officials from White Sierra are pleased to announce that over 40 new specialty accounts have joined its base of dealers nationwide. This is in addition to the over 70 that joined for the fall 2004 season…
American Skiing Compnay Cuts 2004 Net Loss in Half
American Skiing Company reported significant improvement from ongoing operations. It credited record financial results from its western resorts and effective costs control measures which mitigated adverse weather conditions at its eastern resorts. This an
Skechers Swings to Q3 Profit on 16% Sales Increase
Skechers USA, Inc. reported that net sales for the third quarter of 2004 rose 16.2% to $257.7 million compared to $221.8 million in the third quarter of 2003. Net earnings for the quarter were $6.0 million, or 15 cents per diluted share, versus a net loss
Garmin Q3 Revenue Jumps 43%; Beats EPS Guidance by 13 Cents
Garmin posted record revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended September 25, 2004. Revenue increased 43% to $193.6 million from $135.6 million in the year-ago quarter. Net income was $67.1 million, or $0.62 diluted earnings per share, com
Nautilus Group to Consolidate Marketing Activities with Interpublic
The Nautilus Group has appointed a number of Interpublic Group companies, led by Foote Cone & Belding (FCB), to manage a consolidated worldwide advertising and marketing program beginning the fourth quarter of 2004. The agency assignment will be led by t
Cabela’s to Open Colorado Store
Cabela's Incorporated is in negotiations with Coors Brewing Company to build a massive 200,000-square-foot store in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and plans to have it open for business by mid-2006. The store, to be built as part of a development along I-70,
Columbia Appoints Europe GM and Sorel President
Columbia Sportswear Company announced changes in its management staff. Paul Gils has been appointed General Manager Europe and Mike Prendergast has been promoted to President Sorel Division. Gils joins Columbia following a ten year career with Nike Europe
Big 5 Sees Q3 Net Income Jump 38% on 2.6% Comp Sales Gain
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported that net sales for the 2004 third quarter ended September 26 increased 6.8% to $195.8 million from $183.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2003. Same store sales increased 2.6% versus the same quarter last
Russell Appoints Matthias to Board
Rebecca Matthias has been named to the Russell Corporation board. Matthias is president and founder of Mothers Work, Inc., a publicly traded company that is the leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of maternity fashion in the U.S…
Bell Sports Inks Tony Hawk to Helmet Deal
Bell Sports has signed skateboard champion Tony Hawk to the company's roster of premier athletes wearing Bell helmets. Hawk will wear the Bell Faction helmet in 2004 and is working with Bell to design a signature line for 2005. Hawk is a six-time X G
Bravo Completes Variflex Acquisition
Variflex, Inc. and Bravo Sports, a privately held leading global manufacturer and marketer of branded and OEM hard goods, components and accessories for the skateboard and in-line skating markets, announced that Bravo Sports has completed the acquisition
OR Launches ‘Green Steps’
Based on numerous discussions at Summer Market and recent industry interest, Outdoor Retailer will showcase and highlight companies that are taking active steps towards a healthy and greener outdoor industry. Making its debut at the 2005 Winter Market Gre
Rocky Q3 Fueled by Retailer Expansion…
Rocky Shoes & Boots is riding a two-tiered wave made up of increased military sales and aggressive expansion strategies among several key retail customers. RCKY third quarter sales increased 21.0% to $50.1 million in sales, with roughly 10%, or $5.1 mill
