SGB Update Outdoor
Klaus Obermeyer to Present at the International Congress on Skiing and Science
This week researchers, doctors, scientists, and coaches from around the world will convene in Aspen for the 3rd International Congress on Skiing and Science. Klaus Obermeyer, who has made numerous developments that improve the comfort of skiers over the p
Columbia Partners With Chinese Authorities in Counterfeit Raids
Columbia Sportswear Company recently joined forces with Chinese authorities in three separate raids of factories producing counterfeit Columbia Sportswear apparel. As part of an aggressive campaign to stamp out counterfeiters and protect its unique brand
Golfsmith Cuts Q4 Losses as Comps Rise 8.1%
Golfsmith International, Inc. reported net revenue for the fiscal ourth quarter ended January 3, 2004 jumped 38.2% to $61.5 million from net revenue of $44.5 million in the year-ago quarter. Comps were up 8.1% for the quarter. The net loss for the perio
Cutter and Buck Named PeerNet Vendor of the Year
Cutter & Buck Inc. has been named as The PeerNet Group 2003 Vendor of the Year. The PeerNet Group is an alliance of leading promotional products and marketing companies with locations across the United States.
PowerBar Founder Maxwell Dies from Heart Attack
Brian Maxwell, the founder of PowerBar, died of an apparent heart attack on Friday. He was 51 years young. Maxwell, who was ranked as the number three marathoner in the world in 1977, is credited with starting the energy bar industry that today is a nec
NSP Hires New Assoc. Director of Education Programs
The National Ski Patrol has hired Kyle Hanson as associate director of education programs for the association. Hanson’s primary responsibilities will be enhancing NSP’s Outdoor Emergency Care Program and promoting its use within the association and the o
Petzl and UOL Raise $10,000 for Recreation Protection
Petzl, in partnership with Utah Open Lands, recently raised $10,000 in funding for land protection and preservation in Utah's Grand County. Petzl sponsored a special screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Moab in an effort to raise awarenes
Not Exactly Another Clash of the Titans…
Footstar has reportedly reached an agreement with Nike over a dispute that arose over Nike’s attempt to cut the retailer’s discount terms. A report in a local paper quoted a Footstar spokesperson that said, “The terms are confidential, and the proceeding
Footstar GOB Sales Get Under Way; Will Close Additional Doors…
Footstar commenced Going Out of Business sales at 163 stores on Friday, including all remaining Just for Feet locations and 75 of the company’s Footaction stores. Hilco Merchant Resources was the winning bidder in the auction to be appointed as liquidati
McCool Sentenced in JFF Fraud Case…
The first sentence in the Just for Feet fraud case was handed down on Thursday, with adidas America’s Timothy R. McCool receiving an eight-month sentence and a $10,000 fine. He pled guilty in October to conspiracy to submit false statements to the audito
The New Sports Authority Sees Operational Upside, Sluggish Sales in Q4…
The format that the New Sports Authority is using to report numbers will give it some cover over the next year as the positioning of a “lost quarter” for the old TSA’s Q2 make it impossible to draw any clear full-year comparisons for the pre- and post-mer
Callaway Golf Defends its Turf
Callaway Golf Company has seized 27,000 club-heads from Newport Golf, an Anaheim, California-based entity controlled by a Jimmy Lin. A court-mediated settlement recently gave Callaway Golf over $800,000 and 28,000 other golf club components valued at mor
Apparel , Ski-Systems, and Snowboarding are Hot at Specialty Stores…
According to the most recent SIA Retail Audit for the 2003/2004 winter season, total sales for the winter sports market increased by 1.8% to $1.72 billion compared to $1.69 billion last year. Unit sales were up 4.6%, again signaling some price erosion.
Bite Footwear Adds New Midwest Reps
Bite Footwear has hired two new sales representatives to expand the company’s sales in the Midwestern region. Rick Harnisch and Steve Humphreys are the latest additions to Bite’s team….
Outside Magazine Fights Inactivity in College Students
Outside Magazine announced the launch of “Outside University,” a nationwide tour of colleges and universities designed to promote an active lifestyle to a new generation of enthusiasts…
