SIA Reports Chain Store SnowSports Sales Up 4.2%
SnowSports Industries America said chain stores sales were up by 4.2% for August through November compared to the same period of 2001. In dollars, that translates to $132.9 million in sales so far this year compared to $127.6 million in 2001. The unit sal
Retailers Hope Sales Will Pick Up in Second Half of the Year
Retailers are hoping for a robust economy to lift their business in 2003, but most suspect they'll have to wait awhile.
Even optimists among 12,500 top retail executives gathered in New York City this week for the annual c
The Sports Authority Lauded For Creativity
The message to the more than 12,500 retailers attending the National Retail Federation's annual convention: Focus on innovation, customer service and convenience if you want to succeed…
Boring Product, Lack of Innovation Cited for Retail Weakness
Numerous speakers at the NRF convention Monday blamed boring clothing styles and a lack of innovation as a reason for lackluster sales during the holidays. But, citing low interest rates and gains in consumer income, the National Retail Federation predic
Ward to Retain USOC Chief Executive Post
Lloyd Ward's position as chief executive of the U.S. Olympic Committee remained secure Monday after an ethics oversight committee found that he did not violate the USOC's code of ethics…
Outdoor Companies Launching Footwear Lines
Several companies already distinguished in the outdoor industry recently joined the running shoe market by adding performance footwear to their product lines. This year, two local Boulder companies look to accomplish a similar feat…
Parallel Universe? I think Not.
Recently, industry pundits attempted to draw a parallel between Levi Strauss and Nike, implying that Levi’s fall from grace may portend the same for the world's largest athletic brand. There was an article about NKE in last Sunday’s New York Times ma
Fila Back In Compliance With NYSE Listing Standards
Fila Holding S.p.A. announced that it has restored its compliance with New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (NYSE) listing standards…
Nautilus to Miss Analysts’ Q4 Expectations
Nautilus Group Inc. warned it will miss analyst's Q4 consensus estimates and that 2003 earnings will be lower than 2002. The maker of health and fitness products said Monday…
SIA: Season Shaping Up to One of Best Ever
According to SIA, Sales through the end of November at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 7.1% in dollars compared to the same time period last season…
Hartford Snags Top Rep Prize; Sporthill Signs On
Larry Hartford, principal of Laguna Niguel-based the hartford sales group, had a Merry Christmas this year. The thirty-year industry sales veteran was recently named the west coast recipient of the SGMA/SGAA/Sports Edge Magazine Sales Rep of the
U.S. Commerce Department to Honor SGMA for Export Efforts
The focus will be on exports when U.S. Commerce Department officials visit The Super Show®/20-03 to present SGMA International with the Department's Export Achievement Certificate…
Ultimate Direction Partners with New Canadian Licensee
Ultimate Direction, manufacturer of bottle and bladder hydration systems, announces a new licensee in Canada, Igloo Vikski…
New Era Names Chris Koch CEO, Augustine President
New Era Cap Company announced today that it has made several appointments at the company’s executive level. Christopher H. Koch, who held the title of President, has been named CEO while CFO/COO Pete Augustine was promoted to President…
Fitter International Appoints New Sales and Marketing Director
Fitter International, a leading distributor and manufacturer of balance and fitness products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Lorincz as the new Director of Sales and Marketing…
