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Gander Mtn. Q3 Sales Rise 2.5%

Gander Mountain Company reported consolidated sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 31 were $276.6 million compared to consolidated sales of $269.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, a 2.5% increase…

Arrests in Scam Involving Pro V1 Golf Balls

The Lincolnshire Police Department has confirmed that Lloyd Morris, of Deerfield, Illinois, and Marco Maggiore, of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, were arrested on November 23, 2009 and charged with money laundering, computer fraud, mail fraud and theft tied to

Lucy Upgrades Website

Lucy activewear announced the launch of its new website design this month. The new site includes product ratings, social media sharing, and a comprehensive “living lucy” community section…

Woolrich Names Men’s Merchandising Exec

Woolrich has named former TSA exec Keith Reichelderfer director of men’s merchandising. He will be responsible for directing all merchandising efforts including product development, strategic planning and implementation for all men’s products.

Emotion Kayaks Appoints David D’Auteuil as VP Sales

Emotion Kayaks has hired paddlesports industry veteran, David D’Auteuil as vice president of sales. D’Auteuil joins Emotion Kayaks from The Coleman Company where he was field sales manager-East for Coleman along with its then newly acquired St

GSIC’s Peak Cyber Monday Traffic Spikes 60%

GSI Commerce Inc. said consumers across the more than 100 websites it manages placed 789 orders during the peak minute on Cyber Monday – 60% more than 2008. Customizable pro sports merchandize was among the bit hits this year, which saw many retailers lau

Golf Rounds Played Fall Sharply in October

According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played were down 15.9% for the month of October compared to October 2008 and are down 1.0% on a YTD basis. The findings represent 3,785 reporting courses…

Hibbett Sports Renovates High School Gymnasium

Hibbett Sports completely renovated the the gymnasium, locker room and weight room at Birmingham's Smith Middle School as part of its Operation Sports Renovation program. Hibbett started Operation Sports Renovation after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gul

Under Armour Wins Boston College Contract

Under Armour topped Canton, MA-based Reebok and won a six-year deal to become the exclusive official outfitter for Boston College's football and basketball squads, and 29 other varsity teams. The deal starts in July 2010. UA will replace long-time B

Hanesbrands to Sell Notes

Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, plans to commence a public offering of $500 million of senior notes pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It also intends to amend and restate its existing s