All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 6, Issue 7-8 – Page 4

  • Article

    Transa grows by 16.9%

    22 May 2013

    In 2012, Transa Backpacking, Switzerland's leading specialty outdoor chain, managed to boost its total sales by 16.9 percent to 41.8 million Swiss francs (€33.5m-$43.1m) after VAT compared with the previous year. The increase was partly due to the opening last September of the retailer's new flagship store close to Zurich's ...

  • News briefs

    Columbia Sportswear announced on April 16 the final disposition of...

    22 May 2013

    Columbia Sportswear announced on April 16 the final disposition of a lawsuit filed by Innovative Sports of Eugene, Oregon, saying that Innovative Sports had voluntarily dismissed all claims against Columbia and provided written assurances that no future claims would be made against the company. Columbia also said that it made ...

  • News briefs

    A private equity firm with $15 billion in assets, Onex...

    22 May 2013

    A private equity firm with $15 billion in assets, Onex Corp., is acquiring Nielsen Expositions for $950 million in cash. The U.S. company operates more than 65 trade shows and conferences every year, including Interbike, the Health + Fitness Expo and the Outdoor Retailer Winter and Summer Markets. Owned by ...

  • Article

    Black Diamond posts 10% sales rise, despite colder late winter

    22 May 2013

    Black Diamond Inc. reported total sales of $51.0 million for the first quarter ended March 31, representing a 10 percent increase on the first quarter of 2012. Sales went up by 6.9 percent to $20.1 million in the U.S. and by 11.9 percent to $30.9 million in other parts of ...

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    Rocky Brands reported a first-quarter net income of $0.9 million,...

    22 May 2013

    Rocky Brands reported a first-quarter net income of $0.9 million, up from $0.7 million in the first quarter of 2012. The brand names of the Ohio-based firm include Rocky, Georgia Boot, Durango and Lehigh as well as the licensed Michelin and Mossy Oak brands. Rocky Brands also supplies footwear to ...