McNett Retains Backbone Media
The McNett Corporation has retained Backbone Media LLC of Carbondale, Colo. to manage its public relations efforts and brand development…
Vendors Continue to Rack Up Profit Gains in Q2…
The industry’s vendors found new ways to boost profits in the second quarter even as sales growth started to moderate a bit. Companies in the Softgoods sector, which includes Footwear and Apparel, saw profit growth outpace sales growth by nearly a three-
Billabong Fights FX Rates to Post 14% Income Gain…
Billabong fought negative currency fluctuations and came out on top for their fiscal year ended June 30. Worldwide full-year sales totaled AU$679.3 million ($484.9 mm), an 8.2% increase over last year’s AU$628.0 million ($367.2 mm). Net profit increased 1
The Sports Authority Sees Positives in Merger, But Grapples with Integration Pains…
The New Sports Authority is attempting to get over the hump and navigate through the obstacles to a smooth integration of the now year-old merged entity that combines the former Gart Sports and The Sport Authority. The bottom-line appears to be a clear b
Dick’s Expands New England Presence…
Dick's Sporting Goods hasn’t wasted any time expanding its New England presence after losing out in its bid for the Bob’s Stores real estate. The Pittsburgh-based retailer with its roots in Binghamton, New York opened its second Maine location at th
Eight Outdoor and Snow Sports Companies Brought to Court…
Baychar Inc, and Baychar Holdings LLC have filed a number of suits recently, all revolving around the “810” patent held by the companies. So far, Outlast, Frisby Technologies, Salomon, Black Diamond Equipment, Burton, Deckers, New Balance, and Nordica US
OIA Breakfast Focuses on Building Participation…
The second official Industry Breakfast, held by the Outdoor Industry Association catered to a full house and left most in attendance with the very feeling of community that OIA was trying to impart. The two keynote speakers, PBS America’s Walking host Mar
OIA Ratifies New Board…
The day before OR Summer Market opened, the OIA ratified its new Board members and Board officers. Lee Fromson, CEO, Cascade Designs was re-elected as Board Chairperson; the new 1st Vice Chair is Kim Coupounas, CEO, GoLite; 2nd Vice Chair is Jim Clark, CE
Dick’s Expands New England Presence…
Dick’s Sporting Goods hasn’t wasted any time expanding its New England presence after losing out in its bid for the Bob’s Stores real estate. The 69,000 square foot single-story format store that opened at the Bangor Mall last week is the retailer’s sec
OIA and NOLS Protest BLM Leases…
Separately, the OIA and NOLS wrote formal letters of protest against the sale of 14 oil and gas leases bordering the Green River above Desolation Canyon in Utah. Over 200 parcels are slated for auction. The fourteen parcels of land in contention border a
Regional Shows Report Mixed Results; Southeast Flourishes…
Following OR Summer Market many sales reps from around the country were in a rush to get home and prepare for their regional shows. The Outdoor Reps Associations hosted their 30th annual trade show at the Alliant Center in Madson, WI, while the Eastern O
Kellwood Sees Specialty Outdoor Making a Comeback…
Kellwood fought a softening consumer apparel market and delayed marketing initiatives to post a 10.1% increase in group sales to $560.5 million for the second quarter of 2004 compared to $508.9 million last year. Organic sales growth accounted for a 7% in
B.O.S.S. Goes One-On-One with Cascade Design’s Lee Fromson…
Lee Fromson is the President of Cascade Designs, Inc. Lee has worked for Cascade nearly from its inception, starting as the Controller in 1982. Over the twenty plus years of service with the company, Lee has held ever-increasing roles, from Chief Financ
Wilderness Systems Wins Manufacturer of the Year
Confluence Watersports kicked off the 2004 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, held in Salt Lake City with Wilderness Systems being named the 2004 Manufacturer of the Year by Canoe and Kayak magazine. The annual award honors excellence and outstanding achieve
National Geographic Adventure Cashes-In on Adventure Travel Market
National Geographic Adventure will increase its guaranteed rate base by 18% from 425,000 to 500,000, beginning with the February 2005 issue, Publisher Francis X. Farrell has announced…
