Mizuno USA, Inc. and 3balls.com have launched a special charity auction with proceeds benefiting The First Tee. The First Tee is a premier charity partner of eBay Sports and 3balls.com is the auction management site for The First Tee. Mizuno is celebrati
Month: October 2006
RECALL: Petzl Locking Carabiners
The CPSC and Petzl America are recalling about 8,000 of its M34 BL Am'D Ball-Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock carabiners with metal locking sleeves. These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recal
Mizuno More Than Doubles Q1 Net Income
Mizuno Corp. reported that net sales for the company's fiscal first quarter, which ended June 30, 2006, increased 10.1% to ¥43.6 billion ($381.4 mm) from ¥39.7 billion ($369.2 mm) for the same period last year. Net income increased 137% to ¥4.1 bill
Asics Opens Onitsuka Store in Kyoto
On October 15th, Asics Corp. opened its newest owned-retail shop, an Onitsuka Tiger brand focused store in Kyoto, Japan. Asics currently operates ten retail stores in Japan and 8 shops internationally, with one each in France, Germany, England, and Austr
GE Money to be Title Sponsor of NSGA Management Conference
GE Money – Sales Finance has signed an agreement to be the title sponsor of the 43rd Annual NSGA Management Conference, May 20-23, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, Fla…
NSGA Offers Small Retailers New Financing Through GE
In cooperation with the National Sporting Goods Association, GE Money is introducing its Finance Program for the Sporting Goods industry that will service even single-store operations…
Pacific Brands Negotiating to Buy Globe’s Apparel Brands
Pacific Brands Limited has been undertaking negotiations to acquire the Australian and New Zealand Streetwear
Division of Globe International. A conditional agreement is
expected to be signed today. The company stated that media speculation over price, wh
JJB Sees Strong Comps in First Half; Taxes Impact Bottom Line
JJB Sports plc announced its unaudited interim results for the year-to-date first half, which ended July 30, 2006.
Comp-store revenue increased by 9.5% while gross margin continues to be affected by “very strong competition” in the sports retail sector. E
Life-Link and Dynafit Part Ways as Salewa Goes Direct
Life-Link Backcountry Travel and Dynafit have agreed to end their distributor relationship after the 2006/07 winter season, announced John Krisik, President of Life-Link International…
Columbia Stops Counterfeit Shoes in Greece
Columbia Sportswear Company announced a significant counterfeit seizure. With the help of customs officials around the world, Columbia has increased the seizure of counterfeit goods nearly ten-fold since 2003. Recently, customs authorities in Greece notif
Life-Link and Dynafit to Part Ways After ’06/’07
Life-Link Backcountry Travel and Dynafit have agreed to end their distributor relationship after the 2006/07 winter season. For the 2006/07 winter season all shipping, ordering, and customer service functions will still be run through the Jackson Hole, Wy
Icon Fiscal Q1 Sales Inch Up 1.1%; Net Loss Narrows
For the fiscal first quarter ended September 2, 2006, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. reported net sales of $141.2 million, compared to $139.6 million for the three months ended September 3, 2005, which represents a $1.6 million, or a 1.1% increase over the c
RECALL: Decathlon USA’s Quechua Tents
The CPSC and Decathlon USA are recalling all 2006 Quechua Brand Tents and Canopies. About 22,000 units are included in the recall as the tents may fail to meet the industry's flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been repo
RECALL: Light and Motion Bike Light Batteries
The CPSC and Light & Motion are recalling about 1,700 ARC Lithium Ion Bicycle Light Batteries. The batteries were manufactured by GP Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore and imported by Gold Peak Industries (North America), Inc. of San Diego, Calif.
Winter Trails Lands Five New Sponsors
Five new brands – Grabber, Granger, Kahtoola, Panoptx and PEPSICO – have signed on to sponsor Winter Trails, 2007. The international program, now entering its 12th year, offers those new to snow sports an opportunity to try snowshoeing and cross country s
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