Collegiate Pacific Outlines Team Deals…
Collegiate Pacific revealed in SEC filings last week that the acquisition of Kesslers Sport Shop in April of this year was valued at $13.75 million, consisting of $6.5 million in cash and 906,250 shares of BOO common stock valued at $7.25 million…
Thibodeau Takes Over at Alpina as Schaer Retires
Rolf Schaer, President and CEO of Alpina Sports Corporation, has sold his interest in Alpina Sports Corp to Frank Thibodeau, the company’s marketing consultant of the last 20 years. As a result, the reins of Alpina Sports have been handed from Rolf Schaer
Outdoor Retailer to Stay Put in Salt Lake City…
Well, we survived another one. Another Summer Market that had too many things to see and too little time to see them. But once again, The B.O.S.S. Report pulled off a marathon adventure at Outdoor Retailer, emerging with the impression once again that o
OIWC Elects Three New Board Members
The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition has elected Berne Broudy, Jill Bongiolatti and Amy Luther to its Board. The OIWC Board is charged with designing and implementing programming and networking events aimed at helping women achieve their success.
Amer Q2 Results Hurt by Tax Expense…
Amer Group still expects to be the number one sports equipment company in the world, but may have slipped in the second quarter in their drive to achieve that goal. Total company net sales in Q2 were impacted by the company’s withdrawal from the tobacco
Burrell Retires from Garmin; Two New Board Members Appointed
Gary L. Burrell has retired from his position as Co- Chairman and as a director of Garmin. Dr. Min H. Kao, who is the company's CEO and who served with Mr. Burrell as Co-Chairman, will continue as Chairman and CEO. Mr. Burrell and Dr. Kao together fo
Polartec Breaks into the Waterproof – Breathable Category
Malden Mills has chosen the opening day of the Outdoor Retailer Show to announce a major line extension. Tape-able waterproof breathable fabrics will be offered under the sub-brand Polartec Aqua Shell, including one three-ply style, one two-ply with stret
Cold as Ice Re-Structures
Cold As Ice has had an extreme make-over performed on it’s sales force. The Cold As Ice infrastructure has also had a “facelift” with Tina Post & Hether Gibby. Tina joins the customer service team and will be responsible for domestic servicing. After s
Scott USA Signs James Nishida for SoCal
Scott USA has signed James Nishida to the company’s bike group. Nishida will be the sales manager for the Southern California territory. With more than 14 years of experience, Nishida got his start in the cycling industry working for REI, and later owned
Huffy Names COO; Will Revise Q1 Results and Report Loss
The Huffy Corporation Board of Directors has elected John A. “Jay” Muskovich as Chief Operating Officer of the company. Muskovich was the president and CEO of DoubleSights Displays, LLC until its sale. HUF also announced that it anticipates that it will
Shoe Carnival Q2 Net Up 26% Despite 3.7% Comp Decline
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported that net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 increased 26.2% to $1.9 million, or 15 cents per diluted share, compared with net income of $1.5 million, or 12 cents per dilted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2003
The Buckle Sees Q2 Profits Jump 49% on 5.8% Comp Sales Gain
The Buckle, Inc. reported net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 increased 48.9% to $5.3 million, or 24 cents per diluted share, compared with $3.6 million, or 17 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2003. Net sales for the period
Callaway Picks Up $2.2 Million Verdict in Dunlop Action
A jury in Wilmington, DE on Thursday returned a verdict of $2.2 million in favor of Callaway Golf Company and against Dunlop Slazenger Group Americas Inc. based on a finding that Dunlop willfully engaged in false advertising when it claimed in 2001 and 20
Mossimo Q2 EPS Cut in Half on Softer Retail Sales
Mossimo, Inc. reported second quarter 2004 net revenues of $6.0 million compared to $6.9 million for the same period last year. MOSS reported net earnings of $1.0 million , or six cents per diluted share, in Q2, compared to net earnings of $1.8 million, o
Bell Sports Acquired by Riddell Parent; Fry to Run Merged Company
Private Equity firm Fenway Partners, Inc. will acquire Bell Sports, owner of the Bell and Giro helmet brands, essentially forming the world’s largest protective headgear and related accessories company, for approximately $240 million. Fenway, which owns f
