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
Union Binding Company Launches at SIA
C3, which distributes Capita Snowboards and Coal headwear, debut its new high-performance binding brand, Union. Comprised of six models, which range in retail price from US $169.99 – $329.99, the brand feels its is coming to market with four unique points
Burton Unveils its First Signature Series of Apparel
A pro rider signature series, abundant in its snowboard offerings, makes its way into Burton’s Apparel line for winter 06. The Shaun White signature collection, consisting of three jackets and two pants, marries Shaun’s unique forward thinking style – fro
Smith Gets Smaller to Grow
The team at Smith Optics has adjusted to the internal restructuring it went through following Kerry Marumoto’s retirement from his position as VP of marketing. The company came to SIA offering several innovations in its Turbo Fan series including a new pr
Patagonia Back at SIA with Renewed SnowSports Effort
Patagonia has added its proprietary “CSS-seamless” welded and glued seems to its hardshells and softshells in the “Edge” line, eliminating the problems traditionally caused by stitched seams. The company sees SnowSports as its “biggest un-tapped market fo
Atomic Impresses with New Tech and Marketing
Atomic has made some of the biggest leaps in technology and marketing prowess on the floor, fully capitalizing on Bode Miller’s winning streak on the world cup circuit. Next year the company will be launching a new kids line of skis with cartoon graphics
GoLite and Consoltex Find Cynchronicity
GoLite and Consoltex introduced CYNCHRONICITY™, a bold new soft shell fabric that is not only lightweight, windproof, highly breathable, abrasion-resistant, and water-repellent, but offers the best moisture management of all other comparable soft shells t
SIA Elects Boyer-Irwin as First Chairwoman
The SnowSports Industries America announced Wednesday that Diane Boyer-Irwin, president of SKEA, will assume the role of Chairwoman of the Board of Directors at its annual meeting taking place in Las Vegas during the SIA.05 SnowSports Show. Boyer-Irwin w
Asics Picks Up RW Editor’s Choice Award
For the third consecutive time, Runner’s World magazine has bestowed an ASICS running shoe with its prestigious ‘Editor’s Choice’ award. The GEL-1100 is honored in the Spring 2005 Shoe Guide (March 2005) that will hit newsstands in early February…
SIA.05 Debuts the Latest in Women’s Equipment and Apparel for the Winter Sports Industry
The second day of the SIA.05 SnowSports Show is in full swing with the latest and greatest in winter sports products. Immediate comments in the aisles “user-friendly equipment”, technical outerwear incorporating the latest fashion, bold colors and “women
