Ecco signed 2014 PGA Tour rookie Will Wilcox, who will showcase the company logo on his shirt collar and compete in its BIOM Golf shoes…
Year: 2014
Sequential Brands Group Hires CMO
Sequential Brands Group, Inc. appointed leading brand strategist Jameel Spencer as chief marketing officer, reporting directly to CEO Yehuda Shmidman. In addition to his role as CMO, Spencer will continue to work with longtime clients Shawn Carter Enterpr
Yue Yuen Sees Modest February Gain
Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd. reported revenues in February reached $496.6 million against $486.5 million in the year-ago month, a gain of 2.1 percent…
Madd Doogg Athletics Licenses CrossCore Products
Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., (MDA) parent company of Spinning, Peak Pilates, Bodyblade, Ugi and Resist-A-Ball, has signed an exclusive worldwide license agreement with CrossCore, Inc., a provider of rotational bodyweight training products and education…
Competitor Group Announces New CEO
Competitor Group, Inc. named David Abeles as chief executive officer, effective immediately. He was most recently the executive vice president and general manager at TaylorMade-Adidas Golf Company…
CamelBak Margins Shrink With US Troop Drawdown
CamelBak’s gross margins plunged to 43.8 percent in 2013 from 54.2 percent in 2012 as the continued drawdown of U.S. military forces abroad caused sales of its gloves, hydration packs and accessories to the Army to decline sharply. The company gener
PHIT America Signs Gary Player as Celebrity Ambassador
PHIT America – the non-profit education and advocacy organization designed to combat the nation’s inactivity and obesity crisis – announced Gary Player, one of the greatest players in golf history, as a celebrity ambassador…
Worldwide Elects Members to Board of Directors
Worldwide, the independent retailer buying group, announced elections to their board of directors with new and returning members. Charlie Grigg of Grigg’s Enterprises in Pasco, WA, a long-time member, has returned to serve on the board for a three-y
Dick’s SG Rides Robust Comps to Strong Q4
Riding healthy same-store sales, better-than-expected margins and an acceleration of its e-commerce business, Dick’s Sporting Goods managed to report fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded its forecast provided last November…
Compass Diversified Reports Fourth Quarter Loss
Compass Diversified Holdings, which owns controlling interest in several outdoor products companies, reported a net loss of $5.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 and net income of $78.8 million for the full year 2013…
Jarden Plans $600 Million Note Offering
Jarden Corporation, which owns The Coleman Co., K2, Marmot, Shakespeare, Rawlings, Zoot and 20 other sporting goods brands, announced plans to borrow $600 million from investors and use up to $250 million of the proceeds to buy back its stock…
Five Ten to Sponsor American Mountain Guides Association
In addition to providing two partial tuition scholarships per year, Five Ten became the Official Approach Shoe Sponsor for the AMGA’s Instructor Team in 2014. The company first partnered with the AMGA in 1993…
Eddie Bauer Left at the Altar, Albeit $48 Million Richer
Eddie Bauer was left at the altar – albeit $48 million richer – Tuesday when it’s would-be buyer Jos. A Bank Clothiers agreed to be acquired by rival retailer The Men's Wearhouse (MW) and Jos. A. Bank Clothiers (JOSB)…
Mad Dogg Athletics to License CrossCore
Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., (MDA), the maker of equipment-based fitness education products and the parent company of Spinning, Peak Pilates, Bodyblade, Ugi and Resist-A-Ball, has signed an exclusive worldwide license agreement with CrossCore, Inc., the lead
Lost Appoints EVP Sales, Marketing and Operations
Lost, the Southern California-based surfboard and apparel company, hired surf industry veteran and respected executive Dave Rosenberger as its EVP of sales, marketing and operations for its domestic, Canadian and Central American operations…
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