Teko Takes Eco-Friendly a Step Further
Teko, a relatively new sock company that launched at the last OR Summer Market, has been busy making sure it truly has the most environmentally sustainable company on the show floor. The company was recently awarded the Backpacker Magazine “Editors’ Choic
Osprey Launches New Alpine Line
Osprey has introduced a new line for the company – alpine climbing packs. The ‘Morphine’ series includes four models which bring Osprey’s signature sleek lines and clean design to the high mountains. The new packs Incorporate features like leashless ice-a
Skechers Expects to Beat Q4 Guidance, Estimates
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. pre-announced that it is expecting fourth quarter revenues to be in excess of $200 million, which will be at least 8% above the high end of the company's previous guidance of $175 million to $185 million. The Company further exp
Mossimo Gets Two Year Extension to Target Contract
Mossimo, Inc. announced that Target Corporation has exercised its option to renew its current agreement with Mossimo, Inc. for an additional term of two years. Target has exercised its option to extend the term of the Agreement to January 31, 2008…
Gildan Closing Two Canadian Facilities; Moves to NC
Gildan Activewear Inc. is closing its two Canadian yarn- spinning operations, located in Long Sault, Ontario and in Montreal, Quebec. The majority of the equipment will be transferred to a new yarn-spinning facility in Clarkton, North Carolina, which will
Gildan Beats Fiscal Q1 Earnings Guidance; Sales Up 40%
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported net earnings of $8.4 million, or 28 cents per share, on a diluted basis, for the fiscal first quarter ended January 2, compared with $2.9 million or 10 cents per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2004. Sales in the firs
Rossignol and Dynastar Recalling Snowboard Bindings
Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. and Skis Dynastar, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, have issued a recall of approximately 11,000 pairs of Rossignol and Dynastar Snowboard Bindings. The baseplate of the binding can break,
Spalding Appoints Marketing Manager for Pro Basketball Leagues
Christy Hedgpeth has joined Spalding, a division of Russell Corporation, as senior manager for basketball marketing. Hedgpeth, who had been on the marketing team for Russell Athletic since 2001, will now spearhead all marketing and product management dec
Malden Mills and FIT Create Design Competition
Malden Mills, makers of Polartec® performance textiles, has joined forces with the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Fashion Design department. The result is a design competition that incorporated FIT design philosophies and talent with the leading techno
Reebok Team Uniforms Files Chapter 11
Fab-Knit Ltd., Reebok International’s team uniform licensee, last week filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Texas. The company, which does business as Reebok Team Uniforms, listed assets and debts in the $1 million to $1
Booth Creek Posts Solid Q4…
Booth Creek Ski Holdings, the parent company to Norhtstar, Sierra at Tahoe, Waterville Valley, Mt. Cranmore, and Loon Mountain saw revenues decline and expenses increase during the company’s fiscal fourth quarter, which ended on October 29. The ski resort
prAna Looks Forward to 13th Year
As prAna heads into it's 13th year of business, the company continues to
keep a tight focus on the youth market.
PrAna got it's start in the climbing market and has built its name in that
community by creating long-standing relationships with yo
Retailer’s Bankruptcy Causes Shift in NSGA Board, Chairmanship…
The National Sporting Goods Association Board of Directors has elected A.J. Blanchard, EVP/Hardgoods of Academy Sports & Outdoors, as Treasurer/Chairman-Elect, replacing Doug Pearson, who resigned from the Board of Directors for business reasons…
OR Wraps Another Winter Market…
Outdoor Retailer closed another Winter market this afternoon after a revised calendar shifted the show to a Saturday through Tuesday format. While there was much discussion in the aisles about weaker traffic levels, it appeared to BOSS that the show had
Julbo Adds to Its Women’s Specific Lines
Julbo adds the Sonic MT, Magnet, and Deep to its women's line of sunglasses. These shades are specifically designed to fit a female face, with the bridge of the nose and facial features taken in to consideration. The neoprene covered temple tips are
