SGB Update Outdoor
August Comps Up 3.5% at Goody’s
Goody's total sales were $94.1 million for the fiscal month of August 2004 , an increase of 8.0% from total sales of $87.1 million for the fiscal month of August 2003. Comparable store sales for August 2004 increased 3.5% compared with August 2003…
TIA Cancels Planned Super Show Tennis EXPO
The Tennis Industry Association announced on Thursday that, due to lack of support from key manufacturers in the industry, the TIA EXPO scheduled to take place as part of the Super Show in January has been cancelled. TIA president Jim Baugh said there ha
Shoe Carnival August Comps Increase 1.5%
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported that sales for the four-week period ended August 28, 2004 increased 8.8% to $76.2 million from sales of $70.1 million for the four-week period ended August 30, 2003. Comparable store sales increased 1.5% in August 2004 on top
Rocky Mtn. Bicycles and Business Objects Call for More Canadian Athlete Support
Following the success of Canadian mountain bike riders Marie-Hélène Prémont and Alison Sydor in Athens today, Rocky Mountain Bicycles and Business Objects are calling on Canadian companies to increase their support for Canadian athletes. Marie-Hélène Prém
American Eagle August Comps Jump 26.6%; Raises Guidance
American Eagle Outfitters' August consolidated same store sales increased 23.9%. Comparable store sales for the American Eagle brand increased 26.6% for the month. Based on the continuation of strong sales trends and solid merchandise margins, the Co
Mammut Wins Three Guides Choice Awards
Mammut is receiving honors from the American Alpine Institute with three Guides' Choice Awards for 2004. Mammut's soft shell Champ Pant and New Age jacket were recognized as gear that “embodies excellence in performance and durability”, as was
The Hockey Company to Build New HQ
The Hockey Company has completed the purchase of 900,000 sq. ft. of land in the Ville St-Laurent borough of Montreal. The site will be home to the Company’s 240,000 sq. ft, $20 million global headquarters and N.A. distribution center. The new facility wil
NSGA: Athletic Footwear Sales Inch-Up 0.2%
Retail sales of athletic footwear rose 0.2% during the six-month period, October 2003 through March 2004, according to data released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Sales for the six-month reporting period were $6.26 billion versus $6.2
Broder Bros. Acquires NES Clothing Company
Broder Bros., Co., the largest U.S. distributor of imprintable sportswear, has acquired NES Clothing Company, the leading distributor of imprintable sportswear in New England. Bain Capital, a leading global private equity firm headquartered in Boston, Ma
Collective Licensing in JV to Launch Von Dutch in U.S.
Collective Licensing International, LLC has entered into a joint venture with France-based Footwear Europe Export and Trading (F.E.E.T. s.a.s.) called Marque Group USA. F.E.E.T. s.a.s., a subsidiary of Groupe Royer, owns the worldwide rights for the Von D
OIA Breakfast Focuses on Building Participation…
The second official Industry Breakfast, held by the Outdoor Industry Association catered to a full house and left most in attendance with the very feeling of community that OIA was trying to impart. The two keynote speakers, PBS America’s Walking host Mar
OR Sees Nordic Presence Increase at Winter Market
While many outdoor industry folks are still unpacking from their hectic summer travel schedules, the staff at Outdoor Retailer is hard at work planning the upcoming Winter Market show to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. OR has seen an increase in Nordic b
Billabong Fights FX Rates to Post 14% Income Gain…
Billabong fought negative currency fluctuations and came out on top for their fiscal year ended June 30. Worldwide full-year sales totaled AU$679.3 million ($484.9 mm), an 8.2% increase over last year’s AU$628.0 million ($367.2 mm). Net profit increased 1
OIA Ratifies New Board…
The day before OR Summer Market opened, the OIA ratified its new Board members and Board officers. Lee Fromson, CEO, Cascade Designs was re-elected as Board Chairperson; the new 1st Vice Chair is Kim Coupounas, CEO, GoLite; 2nd Vice Chair is Jim Clark, CE
Chaco Launches Footwear Recycling Program
Participating Chaco retailers are offering a 20% discount on all like types of footwear traded in: Flips for flips, sandals for sandals, boots for boots. Chaco will disinfect the old shoes and ship them to The dZi Foundation for distribution to the monast
