Climb High Presents Annual Mammut Outdoor Appreciation Scholorship
Climb High, the U.S. distributor of Mammut has announced the winner of the second annual Mammut Outdoor Appreciation Scholarship award. Jon Shea of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon will receive full tuition, round-trip airfare, and full outfitting
Collegiate Pacific Q3 Operating Profits Rise 146%
Collegiate Pacific reported record net sales and income for its third quarter. Net Sales Rose 84% – $11.2 million vs. $6.1 million. Operating Profit was Up 146% to $1.5 million vs. $608,000. Net Income was up 53% to $895,000 vs. $583,000 (2004 fully taxed
Wacoal Reports Stronger CW-X Sales
Wacoal Corp. of Kyoto, Japan reported net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004 decreased 0.3% on a yen basis to 163.2 billion yen ($1,566.1 million), compared to 163.7 billion yen a year ago. Operating income decreased to 3.0 billion yen ($29.0
Petzl Launches Safety Site
Petzl has launched a new section of Petzl.com dedicated to helping consumers determine the safety and quality of aging climbing equipment. Through video sequences the site guides users through a comprehensive evaluation of the quality and safety of their
Brunswick Forms European Marine Umbrella Group
Brunswick Corporation announced formation of an umbrella organization to implement a comprehensive growth strategy for its marine operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East and to leverage shared services opportunities for all of Brunswick's op
Easter Shift Holds Back Retail Increases in April Comp Sales Results…
The shift in the Easter calendar stymied the robust retail sales growth of the last few months, pushing a week of holiday sales into the March period. Some were also pointing to colder weather in the Northeast as a reason for a retail sales gain that wou
Galyan’s Taps Kohl’s Exec for President/CMO Role
Galyan's Trading Company, Inc. has appointed Richard Leto President and Chief Merchandising Officer of the Company. It is expected that Mr. Leto will join the Galyan's Board of Directors when he joins the Company in mid-June. Mr. Leto was most
North America Weakness Drags Salomon into Negative Territory in the First Quarter…
adidas-Salomon saw a sizable gain in its gross margin overshadow sales declines across most regions and brand groups to help the company post a 41% increase in net income for the first quarter of 2004. Gross margin gains due to FX rate benefit and owned-
Pacific Sunwear Completes Stock Buy-Back
Pacific Sunwear of California repurchased an aggregate of 2,223,700 shares of Pacific Sunwear common stock in the first quarter at an average price of $22.483, for approximately $50.0 million. These repurchases complete the authorization made by the compa
LaCrosse Sees Q1 Upside from Production Outsourcing…
LaCrosse Footwear posted a 19.4% jump in first quarter 2004 sales, recording $23.7 million in revenue for the period compared to $19.9 million for the first quarter of 2003. Sales of Lacrosse brands increased to the retail channel in the quarter and Dann
Pacific Sunwear Q1 Net Income Jumps 88%; Raises Guidance
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reported that net income for the first quarter ended May 1, 2004 increased 88% to $15.0 million, or 19 cents per diluted share, compared to $8.0 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 200
Garmin’s Q1 Margins Hurt by Chip Costs…
Garmin's revenue for first quarter of the year increased 28% to $158.3 million from $123.8 million in the year-ago quarter. Gross margins fell 950 bps to 50.8% for the 2004 first quarter compared to 60.3% last year. SG&A expenses were reduced 40 ba
New Era Rolls Out Exclusive Hatworld/Lids Program
New Era Cap Co. announced the rollout of its exclusive national partnership with HATWORLD/LIDS for the year-long 59FIFTYat50 campaign. The partnership between New Era and HATWORLD/LIDS represents exclusive product launch opportunities during the 59FIFTYa
Sea to Summit Triples Sales…
Sea to Summit more than tripled its sales in the first quarter of 2004 with 218% growth, thanks to an expanded product line and its new sales force (see BOSS_0410). Seven years ago the company launched its U.S. line with an assortment of travel liners, an
Michael Jordan Kicks off China Tour
According to a release from Nike's Jordan brand, Michael Jordan will make a “rare trip” overseas on a four city tour of Asia where he will “inspire youth and fans by reinforcing the importance of excellence in every endeavor”. Making stops in Beijing
