B.O.S.S. Has an Eye On… Backcountry.com
In the mid 90’s during the height of the dot com bubble, John Bresee and Jim Holland worked together running internet sites for other companies and publishing a ski resort newspaper in Snowbird, Utah. The pair wanted to launch a core retail shop catering
IISA to Restructure; Mathis to Move to SGMA
The Board of Directors of the International Inline Skating Association (IISA) agreed that the group has accomplished its original mission and will subsequently right-size the Association in 2005 in response to that accomplishment. The restructure will re
Skechers USA Settles Three Class Action Suits
Skechers USA, Inc. has reached a preliminary agreement to settle three disputed class action lawsuits brought by former and current store managers, assistant store managers and employees of the company's retail stores. The preliminary settlement, wh
Forzani Completes Acquisition of Nevada Bob’s Canada
The Forzani Group Ltd./Le Groupe Forzani Ltee and Nevada Bob's International Inc. have completed the previously announced acquisition by Forzani of the Canadian business of NBI. As previously announced, the transaction will add approximately $30 mil
Bell Sports Acquires Sports Instruments
Bell Sports has purchased Sports Instruments, a pioneer in electronic performance enhancing technology and devices for athletes. Sports Instruments products include heart rate monitors, cycle computers and sports watches. Bell will market and sell the Sp
G.I. Joe’s Wins 2004 Spirit of Portland Award
The Portland, Oregon Office of Neighborhood Involvement, which includes representatives from the Portland City Council, community leaders and neighborhood district coalitions, has selected G.I. Joe's, Inc. as recipient of the 2004 Spirit of Portland
Phil Knight Adds Color on Impending CEO Move…
Phil Knight made an appearance on the quarterly conference call with analysts to discuss the company’s fiscal second quarter results, but also took the opportunity to outline the thought process behind his departure as president and CEO of NIKE, Inc., the
Quiksilver Breaks Billion Dollar Threshold in Fiscal 2004; DC Integration Progresses…
Quiksilver, Inc. has doubled its revenues in the last three years, boosted earnings 134% over the same timeframe, and has seen its market cap surge to $1.75 billion from just about $400 million when the company reported year-end earnings three years ago.
Ashworth Gets Q4, Fiscal Year Boost from Diversified Business Model…
Ashworth got a nice bump from both its International business and its Callaway license in the fiscal fourth quarter ended October 31, but it was the addition of the Gekko brands and its distribution network that helped boost consolidated net revenue 49.3
Veltec Launches SnowSports Division
Veltec Sports is bringing their expertise and marketing horsepower to the slopes this winter. Veltec’s new Snow Sports Division will make its official debut at January’s SIA Show, showcasing the latest helmets, goggles and eyewear from Briko, energy nutri
Everlast to License Women’s Apparel to Jacques Moret
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced the signing of its largest license agreement to date with Jacques Moret, Inc. As of January 1, 2005, this new agreement grants Moret, a major supplier to the U.S. women's apparel market, a license for Everlast women&
Sport-Haley to Look at Strategic Alternatives
Sport-Haley, Inc. has engaged the investment banking firm of Caymus Partners LLC to assist the Company in exploring potential strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. It is not known at this time whether any transaction will result from explo
Veltec is Now Canadian LOOK Distributor
Veltec Sports will extend its distribution of LOOK Carbon Fiber Frames, Pedal Systems and Components into Canada. Veltec Sports and LOOK Cycle reached this agreement after reviewing the needs and opportunities of the Canadian market…
Specialty SnowSports Sales Inch up 1% During Pre-Season
Overall sales for the entire winter sport market, were up 3% in dollars to $323.3 million for the August through October period of 2004, compared to $313.7 million reported last year, according to the SIA Retail Audit. Unit sales were down 3.6%. Sales at
Chain Store SnowSports Sales Climb 12.3%; Units Fall 4.3%
Overall sales for the entire winter sport market, were up 3% in dollars to $323.3 million for the August through October period of 2004, compared to $313.7 million reported last year, according to the SIA Retail Audit. Unit sales were down 3.6%. Sales at
