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Mizuno Lowers Outlook After Tough Q3

Mizuno Corp. had a difficult third quarter as continued softness in the global economy slowed sales and caused the company to lower its guidance for the fiscal year through March 2009. The company now anticipates reporting a net loss for the fiscal year f

Somnio Launches Customizable Footwear Line

An avid runner who was experiencing problems with his feet, Sean Sullivan started seeing Dr. Andy Pruitt at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine in Boulder, CO. The conversation quickly shifted from Sullivan’s problems to the solutions…

Delta Apparel’s Q2 Sales Climb 6.7%

Delta Apparel Inc. reported sales rose 6.7% in its second quarter ended December 27, to $73.4 million. The sales growth was driven by a 17% sales increase in the retail-ready segment with flat sales in the activewear segment…

Johnson Outdoors Q1 Net Sales Fall 8.2%

Johnson Outdoors Inc. had net sales of $69.8 million for the first quarter ended Jan. 2, 2009, an 8.2% decline compared to net sales of $76.0 million for the prior year quarter. Loss from continuing operations of $6.9 million, or 76 cents per diluted shar

RECALL: L.L. Bean Ice Cleats

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the L.L. Bean Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of the Stabilicers Lite Cleats…

Pro Football Tops “Favorite Sport” List Again

When asked to choose which one sport is America’s favorite, pro football tops the list with 31% of those who follow sports, followed by 16% who say baseball is their favorite, according to The Harris Poll. Rounding out the top five favorite sports are col

EuroSocks North America Becomes EuroSocks International

EuroSocks North America, through a sale of assets to Sockwise, Inc has become EuroSocks International, Inc. Eurosocks International is now owned by Giuliano Cortinovis, owner of ARCOS S.P.A., the manufacturing factory in Italy that produces EuroSocks. Cor

Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Hires Marketing Mgr

The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group, a collection of six brands in the outdoor industry, has hired Sue Edmiston as its new marketing manager. Edmiston is a returning outdoor industry veteran, having built a wealth of marketing and sales experience at both

Order Issued Against Eyewear Counterfeit Distributor

Luxottica Group S.p.A., the manufacturer of eyewear, announced the final order issued by the Consumer Protection Center of the Sharjah's emirate (United Arab Emirates) to destroy 143,700 counterfeited Ray-Ban sunglasses, found during a raid action at

Coalision Partners with Kilmer Capital Partners

Coalision has entered into a partnership with Kilmer Capital Partners, a leading Canadian investment group. The association with Kilmer will provide Coalision and its management team with the financial and business resources to ensure the execution of its

Street Surfing Names VP of Sales and Marketing

Street Surfing, LLC has named James Nunziati VP of sales and marketing. Nunziati, a marketing, sales and business development executive in the consumer products and entertainment industry, brings more than 15 years of experience to Street Surfing, which m

Salomon Hires New Sales Reps

Salomon has added new sales reps for the new year. Koby and Stephanie Crooks will cover footwear and outdoor apparel in the South West, Bruce Diehl will add apparel to his other Salomon categories in New England and Adam Guile will take on footwear and ap