Delta Reports Fiscal Q2 Sales Gain Despite Soffe Decline
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported that net sales for the second quarter ended January 1 increased 7.8% to $49.2 million compared to $45.6 million from the prior year. This increase primarily resulted from organic growth in the core Delta business. Net income i
Gander Mountain Inks Eight New Leases for Spring
Gander Mountain Company announced the signing of leases for eight new outdoor lifestyle specialty stores to open in the spring of 2005, in line with the company's announced plans to open a total of 18 to 22 new stores in 2005. All of the stores are
Phoenix Falls Short in Q4; Royal Robbins Up 30%
As a result of continued softness at the Company's Trotters and Altama Footwear brands, Phoenix Footwear Group expects to report a net loss per share for the 2004 fourth quarter, as compared to the $0.02 per fully diluted share reported for the fourt
Report Indicates Improving Consumer Climate in Germany
Everything is pointing towards a considerable improvement in the consumer climate in Germany, according to findings of the GfK consumer climate survey in January 2005. In the wake of three setbacks, the indicator for economic expectations was clearly up
Utah Governor Huntsman to Address Outdoor Industry at OIA Breakfast
On Saturday, January 29, 2005, Utah’s recently inaugurated Governor Jon M. Huntsman Jr. will be addressing the Outdoor Industry Association’s Industry Breakfast sponsored by Smartwool on the opening day of the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, at 7:30 am at
Reebok Q4 Earnings Jump 70% on Tax Benefit; THC Boosts Top Line
Reebok International Ltd. reported net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004 increased 70.4% to $47.7 million, or 78 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $28 million, or 44 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 200
REI to Open Bend, Ore. Store
REI plans to open a store in Bend, Ore., in November 2005 in The Shops at the Old Mill District along the Deschutes River.The 28,000 square-foot store located in a former power plant is REI’s first in Central Oregon. REI has about 5,000 active members in
SIA.05 Highlights Winter Sports Fashions
Fashion forward thinking is the theme at the SIA.05 SnowSports Show. Over 16,000 attendees have caught a sneak preview of the hottest fashion trends that will hit the streets and the slopes in the late fall. What can the consumer expect to see: plaids,
IPO Gives Spy Optics a Boost
Spy Optics IPO earlier this year seems to be fueling some creative energy. The company said that they felt they were offering top-shelf quality in the eyewear department, but apparel was lagging. The entire apparel line is new this year, and much more in
SIA Announces New Exec Committee; Elects New Directors
SIA announced its new executive committee structure. Diane Boyer-Irwin, president of SKEA, is now chirperson. James Curleigh of Salomon was named as first vice-chair of SIA; Laurent Potedevin of Burton was named second vice-chair; Mike Carey of Seirus In
Ride Snowboards Gets the Fashion Bug
Ride Snowboards is bringing back an old favorite with its “CAPP3L” series of apparel, which last sold in 1997. Ride is working much more fashion into this line with embroidered accents, corset-style back waists, Camel washable Suede colorways, and Pinstri
Ingemie: SIA.05 Attendance Likely Flat to Previous Years
Commenting on trade show registration for 2005, SIA executive director David Ingemie suggested that overall attendance at the show is likely to be flat relative to previous years. However, he indicated that on-site registration on Monday (the first day of
Tyler Sports Obtains Marvel Comics License, Debuts Board Line
The new Marvel series of snowboards, helmets and bags debuted at SIA with a line featuring eight superhero themes – Captain America, Punisher, Spider-man, Thing, Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, Human Torch, Wolverine and The Incredible Hulk – each with its o
High School Project Lands on SIA Show Floor
Moocow Snowboards, which started as a high school project, launched its “all about fun” mentality to the North American marketplace. Owned and operated by two sixteen-year-old buddies, Moocow offers five models of boards, as well as assorted hoodies and t
Armada Skis Extends Brand into Poles
Armada Skis, a groundbreaker in the new-school ski category, has launched its brand into the pole business for 2005/06. The company is offering a line of five different ski pole models, each including an interchangeable twist lock basket system, along wit
