NRF: Easter Spending on the Rise
Easter is officially on its way and consumers are ready to spend more than last year, according to the NRF 2004 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch for NRF. The surevey found that 75.6% of Americans plan to celebrate E
VF Corp. Brightens Q1 Outlook on Stronger Sales
VF Corporation, parent company to the Eastpak, Jansport, and The North Face brands, has updated its first quarter guidance to reflect “stronger than expected sales of its products at retail in most of its businesses”. VFC now expects an 8% to 10% increase
Oakley Reiterates 2004 Sales and Earnings Guidance
Oakley, Inc. has reiterated its 2004 sales and earnings guidance provided earlier this year. The company expects full year sales growth of approximately 10%, to approximately $574.0 million, with earnings expected to grow approximately 15% to 64 cents per
Forzani Buys the Gen-X Close-Out Business; Sees Decline in YTD Comps
The Forzani Group Ltd. confirmed its fiscal 20003 results, previously released on March 2nd, 2004 and then dropped a bit of a bombshell, announcing that they had acquired all of the shares of the Gen-X Sports opportunity business. Huffy Corp. on Monday a
Vans Swings to Fiscal Q3 Profit; Raises 2004 Guidance
Vans, Inc. reported that net sales for its base business for the fiscal third quarter (excluding skateparks expected to be closed) increased 10.0% to $86.3 million, compared to $78.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2003. Net income for the base bu
Clif Bar CEO Wins Green Cross Millennium Award
Clif Bar Inc. Owner and CEO Gary Erickson is Global Green USA's recipient of the 2004 Green Cross Millennium Award for Corporate Environmental Leadership, recognizing his company's efforts to use renewable energy, eco-friendly packaging and orga
Bikes Belong Executive Director Retires
Richard Olken, Executive Director of the Bikes Belong Coalition for the past five years, officially announced his retirement from the organization. Olken will work closely with the Coalition to assure continuity in its current programs during the search f
Klaus Obermeyer to Present at the International Congress on Skiing and Science
This week researchers, doctors, scientists, and coaches from around the world will convene in Aspen for the 3rd International Congress on Skiing and Science. Klaus Obermeyer, who has made numerous developments that improve the comfort of skiers over the p
Columbia Partners With Chinese Authorities in Counterfeit Raids
Columbia Sportswear Company recently joined forces with Chinese authorities in three separate raids of factories producing counterfeit Columbia Sportswear apparel. As part of an aggressive campaign to stamp out counterfeiters and protect its unique brand
Golfsmith Cuts Q4 Losses as Comps Rise 8.1%
Golfsmith International, Inc. reported net revenue for the fiscal ourth quarter ended January 3, 2004 jumped 38.2% to $61.5 million from net revenue of $44.5 million in the year-ago quarter. Comps were up 8.1% for the quarter. The net loss for the perio
Next, Inc. Launches New Active Outdoor Line
Next, Inc. has added American Wildlife USA.com to feature the company's newest specialty line of apparel aimed at people who “enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle”…
Black Diamond Sponsors AMGA Scholarship
Black Diamond Equipment has increased its support of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), and will now offer an annual scholarship for guides wishing to take an AMGA course or exam…
Five Ten Hires John Connelly as International Sales Manager
Five Ten announced that John Connelly has joined Five Ten as international sales manager. Connelly is a long-time shoe-guru, with an impeccable industry pedigree. For the past 20 years, Connelly has specialized in sales, marketing and category development
Cutter and Buck Named PeerNet Vendor of the Year
Cutter & Buck Inc. has been named as The PeerNet Group 2003 Vendor of the Year. The PeerNet Group is an alliance of leading promotional products and marketing companies with locations across the United States.
Cadence Performance Cycling Centers Opens First Location In Philly
Cadence Performance Cycling Centers, home to the nation's first expansion of the renowned Carmichael Training Systems, will open its first Center in April at 4323 Main St. in Manayunk, not far from cycle racing's legendary Manayunk Wall…
