Kryptonite’s ‘Bic’ Glitch
Kryptonite Locks hit a small design glitch that could potentially have serious consequences for the brand. It turns out that due to the use of ‘tubular cylinders’ in many of the company’s mid and low price-point locks allows the locking mechanism to be pi
Wilderness Act Turns 40
As hundreds of wilderness activists converge on the
nation’s capital to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark Wilderness Act, the Sierra Club is also pausing to celebrate the birthday of one of America’s legendary wilderness champions. Dr. Edgar
Phoenix Footwear Latest to Post Earnings Warning
As a result of several factors, including changes to the expected timing of contracts and product deliveries at Phoenix Footwear's Altama Footwear unit, and to a lesser extent, softness with the Company's Trotters brand, Phoenix Footwear will no
Obermeyer Launches Academic Incentive Program for Sponsored Athletes
Beginning this academic year, Sport Obermeyer will offer its sponsored athletes an Academic Incentive Program. Obermeyer athletes in grade school through college will now be able to participate and earn monetary rewards for exemplary performance in school
West Marine Cuts Outlook for Quarter, Year
West Marine CEO John Edmondson said recently that August continued the soft trend that West Marine first observed in the latter part of June. Sales have remained soft so far in September and, as a result, he now expects third quarter sales to range from $
Ajay Sports to File Past 10-Q’s and K’s
Ajay Sports, Inc., which owns Pro Golf International, Inc., has announced plans to file all past due 10Qs and 10Ks required for years 2001, 2002, 2003 and YTD 2004. Management said they will focus on restructuring the company to improve the bottom line an
Warrior Lacrosse Expands Sales Organization
Warrior Lacrosse has expanded their national sales team with the recent hire of three sales associates, Jack Piatelli in New England, Chip Mayer in the Southeast, and Scott Hochstadt on the West Coast. Piatelli comes to Warrior from Brine Inc. where he s
EMU Australia Forms Europe Subsidiary
EMU Australia will be taking over pan-European operations under the newly formed EMU Ridge Europe Gmbh. EMU Ridge Europe Gmbh will be headquartered in Hamburg, Germany as a wholly owned subsidiary of EMU Ridge Australia PTY LTD Aussie Corp. to market and
Bike Industry Forms Women’s Coalition
In the midst of the busy Interbike Show, a group of spirited bicycle industry-related women are taking time out to meet other industry women, greet old friends and schmooze. The “Schmoozapalooza” will take place Thursday, October 7, 2004 from 5:30 to 7:30
West Marine Receives VICS Award
West Marine along with its trading partner 3M, recently was recognized by the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards Association (VICS) for excellence in integrating the company's collaborative, planning, forecasting and replenishment operations.
Booth Creek Ski Holdings Net Loss Increases 9.4% on 19% Revenue Decline
Booth Creek Ski Holdings Q3 resort operations revenues were $2.9 million for the fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2004, a decrease of $675,000, or 19%, from the level of revenues generated last year. Operating loss for the resort segment for the fiscal quart
Ibex Wins Guides Choice Award
IBEX Outdoor Clothing was awarded the American Alpine Institute (AAI) Guide's Choice Award. The award presentation took place on August 12, 2004 at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market tradeshow in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Ultimate Direction Expands Sales Force
Ultimate Direction has appointed three new sales agencies and extended its Western sales representatives to endorse the worldwide brand. MJM Associates has been retained to represent the Carolina's south territory. Granite Marketing has been hired to
Outdoor Executives Gather in Oregon to Endorse Kerry
Senior executives from leading outdoor manufacturers, retailers and associations across the country gathered today to endorse Senator John Kerry for President and Senator John Edwards for Vice President. They announced their endorsement at a press confer
Callaway Will Miss Estimates; Suspends Future Guidance
Callaway Golf is suspending previously announced quarterly and annual earnings guidance in an effort to fully review the business given the appointment of its new CEO. Specifically, the company is re-evaluating the timing of new product launches and the s
