Skechers Posts Net Loss on 11.5% Sales Decrease
SKECHERS USA announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. 2003 net sales were $835.0 million, as compared to net
sales of $943.6 million in 2002. Net loss for 2003 was $11.9 million versus net earnings of $47
Snow Industry Summit is Right Around the Corner
Tapping the lucrative women’s market, effective use of children’s programs, low cost PR tips and merchandising for profitability are just four of the seminar topics that will be presented at the first Snow Industry Summit presented by SnowSports Industrie
Lindenbuam Resigns Modell’s Position; Moves to Start-Up
Modell’s Sporting Goods has announced that Peter Lindenbaum, Senior Vice President of Merchandising/Advertising, has resigned to pursue other opportunities. He will join 24/7 International, a newly-formed manufacturer of sports bags, luggage and brief ca
The Hockey Company Triples 2003 Profits on 13% Sales Gain
The Hockey Company Holdings Inc. reported that fourth quarter net sales were $68.7 million, an increase of 12.0% compared with last year. Gross margin improved by 470 basis points to 44.8% of sales compared with 40.1% in Q4 2002. Net income for the quart
SGMA Lays Out Legislative Agenda; P.E. and Parks Top Focus
Looking to capitalize on a string of legislative successes in recent years, SGMA International has established a bold public policy agenda in 2004. The sporting goods industry’s top priorities will be to secure additional funding for the Physical Educat
A16 Names Vendor and Rep of the Year
Adventure 16, one the of the nation’s premier outdoor specialty stores, today announced that Royal Robbins has been chosen as “2003 Vendor of the Year” and that Mr. Joey Benaron has been chosen as “2003 Rep. of the Year”…
Honey Stinger Adds Reps
EN-R-G Foods, Inc. announced that it has hired the Flamand Sports Group to cover Honey Stinger outdoor accounts in Kentucky, West Virginia, North and South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.
Aldila Narrows Q4 Loss Despite JV Charges
Aldila, Inc. reported net sales of $9.8 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003 compared to $9.1 million in the same quarter of 2002. ALDA reported a net loss of $1.3 million, or 26 cents per share, for Q4 2003 compared to a net loss of $1
Liberty Mountain is New American Outdoor Products Distributor
Liberty Mountain has been named the newest distributor for American Outdoor Products, the manufacturer of Backpacker's Pantry, Evolution Cookware, Outback Oven, Astronaut Foods, and Action Snacks. The new agreement strengthens AOP’s distribution, al
Skiers Rally to Save Yellowstone
More than 100 skiers from around the nation gathered in Yellowstone National Park to speak out against Tuesday’s federal court ruling that again allows snowmobile use in the park…
Oakley Snags 2.7 Million Fake Products
In its ongoing campaign to identify and aggressively pursue violators of its protected designs and trademarks, Oakley, Inc. highlighted the results of its 2003 anti-counterfeiting efforts…
Keystone Calls the Youth Culture
Keystone Resort has teamed up with Jack Turner of Snow Monsters, Sports Illustrated for Kids, NBC Sports, Keystone Resort, Burton Snowboards and Nintendo, to find the next generation of extreme snow riders. In recent years, young athletes like Luke Mitran
Ashworth in Alliance with Association of Golf Merchandisers
Ashworth, Inc. has announced that Ashworth and Callaway Golf apparel have established a strategic educational alliance with the Association of Golf Merchandisers. The alliance was developed in response to AGM members' request for additional informati
K2 Inc. Quadruples Q4 Net Income on 52% Sales Gain
K2 Inc. reported that fourth quarter sales increased 51.8% to $193.8 million from $127.7 million in the 2002 fourth quarter. Diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter increased 133% to 7 cents, including one cent benefit relating to a gain on the s
GSI Commerce to Provide E-Commerce Services for Timberland
GSI Commerce, Inc. announced that its majority owned subsidiary, GSI-Chelsea Solutions, LLC, has been selected by Liz Claiborne Inc., The Timberland Company and Polo.com as the new e-commerce service provider for their e-commerce businesses…
