Snow Industry Summit Under Way in Colorado
The second annual Snow Industry Summit, presented by SIA, TransWorld Media and Mountain Sports Media, kicked off Tuesday evening with a bevy of industry veterans on hand. A welcome reception, sponsored by Intrawest Corporation and Copper Mountain, jump s
REI Members Elect Board
Members of REI returned incumbents Michael Smith and Doug Walker, and elected first-time board member Cheryl Scott, to its board of directors for three-year terms. The election results were announced at the co-op's annual membership meeting March 28
Prime Rate Acquires Stockli U.S. Distributor
Prime Rate Investors has acquired a majority ownership of Stockli USA, LTD., the Denver, Colorado based distributor of Stockli skis, bikes and sportswear. Stockli is based in Wolhusen, Switzerland, where its high performance line of skis and bicycles are
Next Inc. Net Loss Widens a Bit in Fiscal Q1
Next Inc. reported that net sales for the fiscal first quarter ended February 28 increased 24% to $4.7 million from $3.8 million for the year-ago quarter. The company had a net loss of $29,371 for the first quarter compared to a net loss of $27,401 in the
Dick’s Completes Accounting Review
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. announced that it has completed the review of its accounting for leases and tenant or construction allowances. The effect on the company's previously released Consolidated Statements of Income will be an increase in
Dolphin Looks for Bigger Slice of Johnson Outdoors
Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. and an affiliate sent out a release Thursday that they are prepared to offer Johnson Outdoors a transaction that they believe is “superior to the unsuccessful going private transaction.” Dolphin is proposing to make a
Apparel Director — Smartwool Corporation
Smartwool Corporation is seeking an Apparel Director to lead the overall efforts for Smartwool’s rapidly growing apparel business. Based in Steamboat Springs, CO, the position requires seven+ years working in apparel merchandising and design with
SIA Reports 2006 Show Already a Sell-Out
SnowSports Industries America that the SIA.06 SnowSports Show is officially sold out for the second year in a row. SIA.06 will take place at Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the fourth straight year, January 23-26, 2006. To date over 320,000 square feet
The Walking Co. Provides Gains for Big Dog Holdings
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. reported that consolidated net income increased to $4.1 million, or 43 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, compared to $2.9 million, or 35 cents per share, Q4 last year. Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter
True Temper Posts 2004 Loss as Sales Decline 15%
True Temper Sports, Inc. announced that net sales for 2004 decreased to $98.4 million from the $116.2 million in 2003. TRUE posteed a loss of $20.1 million for the year versus net income of $10.9 million in the prior year. Excluding the impact of acqui
Scott USA Adds Angus to Bike Group
Scott USA has hired Julian Angus to the company’s bike group. Angus will be the sales manager for the Florida territory. Angus started his cycling career at age 17, working for Sarasota Bike & Trike. He went on to work for five different specialty bike r
Sales Representative — Gary Niland and Assoc.
Gary Niland and Associates has an immediate sales opening for an energetic, motivated sales professional in the Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island territory. Candidate must have good computer skills, as well as excellent verbal and writte
Broder Bros Sees 2004 Sales Jump 79.9%; Q4 Up 19.9%
Broder Bros., Co. announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 25, 2004. Q4 net sales were $242.0 million compared to $201.9 million for Q4 2003. net income was $0.8 million for the quarter compared to a net loss of $(7.5) milli
LaCrosse Adds Four to Its Management Team
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. today announced several additions to its management team: Gary Rebello joined LaCrosse as the vice president of human resources; Erron Sorensen joined as the director of marketing; Dave Strouse joined as the vice president of produ
Cabela’s To Open Two Texas Stores This Summer
Cabela's is scheduled to open two stores in Texas this summer. Cabela's Fort Worth location will open May 26, 2005, and the Buda store, near Austin, will open June 30, 2005. Over four million annual visitors are expected to visit the Fort Worth
