Study: Exercise Helps School Lessons
When schools cut physical education programs so students can spend more time in the classroom, they may be missing a golden opportunity to promote learning, according to research to be presented Sunday, May 1, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) ann
Ogio Appoints Eastern U.S. Sales Manager
Ogio promoted Steve Humphreys to Eastern U.S. sales manager. Humphreys has been with Ogio since 2002 and will oversee all sales operations in one of the most vibrant golfing regions for the brand…
PPR to Purchase Volcom in $607.5 Million Deal
PPR, the parent of Puma as well as luxury brands such as Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, agreed to buy surfing-inspired apparel maker Volcom Inc for $607.5 million as the French company seeks to refocus on sports and lifestyle brands. Volcom will be the fir
Mountain Hardwear Mourns Death of Athlete
Mountain Hardwear said it was mourning the death, but celebrating the life of Kip Garre, a ski mountaineer and one of its sponsored athletes. Garre and his girlfriend, Allison Kreutzen, were buried Tuesday in an avalanche in the eastern Sierra Mountains w
Jones Group Amends Credit Facility
The Jones Group Inc. announced that it successfully completed an amendment and extension of its $650 million senior credit facility…
Golfsmith to Enter D.C. Area
Golfsmith will open its first metro DC location in Tysons Corner, Virginia this June…
Osprey Packs Announces New Hires
Osprey Packs, Inc., the outdoor pack company, announced several staffing changes and additions at their Cortez, CO headquarters, with two promotions and five new hires within the operations, finance, customer service and warranty/repair departments…
Gatorz Impacted by No Fear Bankruptcy
Gatorz Inc., the maker of sunglasses, reported revenue decreased in the fourth quarter by $154,569 to $114,970 from the same quarter last year primarily due to product returns from No Fear Retail, Inc., which went into Chapter 11 protection in late Februa
Sportsman Channel Promotes Hansen to COO
Sportsman Channel, said Todd Hansen has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Hansen co-founded Sportsman Channel in 2003 and has been serving as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer…
Callaway Reports Q1 Sales Slip 6% on Weakness in U.S.
Callaway Golf Company reported a 6% decrease in net sales to $286 million for the first quarter ended March 31 , down $17 million from net sales of $303 million for the first quarter of 2010…
Crocs Taps New CFO
Crocs, Inc. said Jeff Lasher has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective April 28, 2011…
Crocs Q1 Profits Surge on 36 Percent Revenue Growth
Crocs, Inc.'s revenue for the first quarter ended March 31 increased 35.9 percent to $226.7 million compared to revenue of $166.9 million reported in the first quarter of 2010. Net income for the first quarter of 2011 increased 276.1 percent to $21.5
Timberland Opens San Francisco Store
The Timberland Company will open its first store in San Francisco in nine years…
Golfsmith Inks Distribution Agreement for MacGregor in Europe
Golfsmith International, Inc. formed a new partnership for the MacGregor brand in Europe with Manchester based Worldwide Golf Brands (WWGB)…
Phil Knight Appears on Oprah
Nike Inc.'s founder and chairman Phil Knight made a rare media appearance Tuesday as a guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Knight, known for being media-shy, told the story of how Nike was founded, Nike's relationships with star athletes as well
