Weindruch Replaces Retiring Doyle at Ski and Snowboard Association
National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Director of Communications Larry Weindruch has been appointed to serve as the second president of the National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association (NSSRA), succeeding Thomas B. Doyle, who is retiring this fall.
Gaiam Revenues Drop 6.7% in Q2
Gaiam Inc. reported net revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 declined 6.7% to $56.4 million from $60.5 million recorded in the same quarter last year…
“Black Diamond and Gregory Revenues Rose 4% in April and May”
Sales by Black Diamond Equipment Co. and Gregory Mountain Product rose 4% in April and May to $23.7 million, according to pro forma financial information released by the public company they now operate under. The figures were released in the first earning
Big 5 Sees Slight Profit Gain in Second Quarter
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported net income for the second quarter nudged up 2.1% to $4.8 million, or 22 cents per share, from $4.7 million, or 22 cents, a year ago. Sales increased to $219.8 million from $216.0 million with same-store sales down
ONCAP Closes Sport Supply Group Deal
Sport Supply Group, Inc. announced that ONCAP II LP and its affiliates, the mid-market private equity platform of Onex Corporation, have completed the previously-announced acquisition of Sport Supply Group…
Warnaco Reports Q2 Sales Surge 14%; Swimwear Up 2.4%
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported net revenues for the quarter ended July 3 rose 14% in the quarter to $519.3 million. The company said all three segments (Sportswear Group, Intimate Apparel Group and Swimwear Group) and all key geographies in which its op
Jetboil Files Suit for Infringement of Patents
Jetboil Inc. has filed a lawsuit suit against Swedish-based Primus AB, along with parent company Fenix Outdoor AB, Brunton Outdoor, Inc, and NA Gear LLC, in Delaware federal court for infringement of Jetboil's issued patents…
La Sportiva Enters Mexican Distribution Deal
La Sportiva N.A., makers of technical climbing, mountaineering, Mountain Running and hiking footwear, has entered into a new distribution agreement for Mexico with ALTA Vertical…
Keen Supports PDX 2 Gulf Coast Clean-Up Crew
KEEN has committed its support to the PDX 2 Gulf Coast Project with a $20,000 donation, which includes a matching fund for the first $5,000 in individual donations raised. PDX 2 Gulf Coast is a project which aims to learn more about the Gulf of Mexico oil
K-Swiss Q2 Losses Widen on 21% US Sales Decline
K•Swiss Inc. today announced that net loss for the second quarter of 2010 was $14.5 million or 41 cents per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $11.5 million or 33 cents per diluted share, for the prior-year period…
Ahnu Launches Breast Cancer Prevention Fund
Committing to prevention, Ahnu will donate $5 from the sale of every women's Numentum performance shoes to the Breast Cancer Fund…
Target Comps Up 3.8% for July
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended July 31, 2010 were $4,585 million, an increase of 3.8% from $4,418 million for the four weeks ended August 1, 2009. On this same basis, July comparable-store sales increased 2.
Implus Footcare Acquires Eurosphere/Anticipation
Implus Footcare has acquired Eurosphere/Anticipation, a France-based company that sells Sneaker Balls and other deodorizing products throughout the European Union…
ESPN Reaches Agreement in Principle to Sell BASS
ESPN Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to sell BASS, LLC to a group of investors led by Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland, according to a recent release issued by the Bristol, CT-based network…
Groups Seek Ban on Lead-Based Ammunition and Fishing Tackle
A coalition of conservation, hunting and veterinary groups has filed a formal petition with the Environmental Protection Agency requesting a ban on the use of toxic lead in hunting ammunition and fishing tackle, according to a recent report…
