Skier Visits Drop 10.7 Percent at Colorado Resorts
Skier visits were off nearly 10.7 percent from opening day until Dec. 31, 2011 at the 22 ski resorts that belong to Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA), according to figures released by the organization…
Jarden Corp. Reports Record Fourth Quarter Despite Warm Weather
Jarden Corp. said it expects to report record fourth-quarter performance, although it appears growth slowed substantially from the year ago when abundant snow stimulated re-orders for the company’s K2, Marker and Volkl ski equipment and Marmot outer
REI, Zappos.com and W.L. Gore Make Fortune’s Top 100 Companies to Work For List
REI (Recreational Equipment Corp.), Zappos.com and W.L. Gore & Associates were ranked eighth, 11th and 38th on Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list…
Inventory Swelled 16 Percent at Specialty Snow Sports Shops in December
A 50 percent decline in the snow cover in December caused inventory at specialty snow sports shops to swell by 16 percent compared to their level at the end of last year, according to the latest RetailTRAK report released by SnowSports Industries America.
ORWM 2012 Sets Attendance Record
Nielsen Expositions confirmed that it set records for buyer, store and overall attendance at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City Jan. 19-22. The show also drew a record number of exhibitors, easily making it the largest ever winter show..
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Sets Multiple Records
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market saw increases in buyer, store and overall attendance as well as a significant increase in exhibitor count, easily making it the largest-ever winter show. There was a nearly 30 percent increase in retailers from the Northeast
Despite Declines in France, Lafuma’s Q1 Sales Up 4.4 Percent
Lafuma Group reported international sales enabled it to grow revenues 4.4 percent in the first quarter ended Dec. 31 even as sales declined 2.2 percent in its native France…
Brunswick Corp.’s Sales Grew Across All Segments in Fourth Quarter
Brunswick Corp. reported sales gains across its marine, boat, fitness and billiards segments in the United States in the fourth quarter and said it expects to sustain growth in in 2012 by taking market share in a flat market. The company reported its high
Patagonia CEO to Address Colorado MBAs on Sustainability Feb. 8
Patagonia President and CEO Casey Sheahan will give a presentation on corporate responsibility at the University of Colorado Boulder campus on Wednesday, Feb. 8 addressing how Patagonia has built its products, reputation, and customer base around purpose-
Delta Apparel’s Q2 Earnings Slide on Charges
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported that while revenue continued to grow in its fiscal 2012 second quarter and first half, earnings were negatively impacted by a one-time second quarter inventory markdown of $16.2 million. The inventory markdown, previously anno
Outdoor Sports Marketing Ready for Spring Shows
Outdoor Sports Marketing, a sales rep agency covering the Southeast Territories for SmartWool, Chaco, Vasque, Cascade Designs, Osprey, prAna, Bolle, and Serengeti, will be attending several regional trade shows in February…
Summit Distribution Appoints VP of Sales
Summit Distribution, a multi-channel distributor servicing nationwide to independent, internet, and large format retailers, announced that Scott Parr has joined the company as vice president of sales. Previously, Parr held positions at Dorel Apparel Footw
Pennsylvania School Bans Ugg Boots
A suburban Philadelphia middle school has banned students from wearing Uggs. The reason is because students are using the boots to hide cellphones and bring them into class…
Shock Doctor Appoints GM, EMEA
Minneapolis-based Shock Doctor, the mouthguards specialist, announced today that sports industry sales executive Paul Rutherford will join Shock Doctor as general manager, Shock Doctor EMEA…
Marika Signs Laili Ali to Endorsement Deal
Marika, the women’s active wear company, signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Laila Ali, one of the most recognizable female athletes and champions of health and fitness in the world. Specific details of the deal were not disclosed, but includ
