NEOS Sold to Norcross Safety Products…
Norcross Safety Products recently announced a deal to acquire NEOS Overshoes. The deal closed in September 2006, but no details were released until recently. Norcross will be moving NEOS into its Rock Island, IL headquarters. Scott Hardy, founder of Willi
Rodale, owner of Runners World, Acquires Running Times
Running Times has been acquired by Rodale Inc., the owner of Runner's World. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Running Times will continue to operate under the Running Times brand, and will be independent of Runner's World…
Sunny’s Great Outdoors To Liquidate
Sunny’s Great Outdoors filed for bankruptcy in early February and is closing its doors, according to court documents. The Elkridge-MD-based retailer operates 13 stores around the Mid-Atlantic region and employs 150 full-time and part-time workers…
Warnaco’s Swimwear Profits Sink in Q4 on Ocean Pacific Sale
The Warnaco Group Inc. said its swimwear group's sales grew 1.3% in the fourth quarter, to $84 million from $83 million a year ago. Operating income in the segment, which includes Speedo, fell to $8.4 million from $12.5 million, reflecting losses rel
Payless, Nike Launch High-Tech Sneaker
Nike Inc. brought out soccer stars Brandi Chastain and Hope Solo and world-renowned volleyball player Logan Tom at a New York press event to help launch Tailwind, a women’s performance footwear and accessories brand that will be exclusive to Payless ShoeS
WSA Decides to Keep Later Spring ’08 Show Dates
The WSA Show announced the decision to maintain existing dates and locations for the February 2008 show. The show, in the three-day format which will begin in August, will take place as scheduled Feb. 21-23, 2008 at The Mandalay Bay Convention Center and
Adidas Appoints New Divisional Heads
Adidas has appointed Bernd Wahler as chief marketing officer Sport Performance and Hermann Deininger as chief marketing officer Sport Heritage/Sport Style. Both executives will report directly to Erich Stamminger, president and CEO of the adidas brand…
CGPR Increases Involvement with OIWC
CGPR will become a gold level sponsor for the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition, a non-profit association organized for the purpose of equipping women to reach their professional success in the outdoor industries through educational programming, networ
Golf Galaxy Promotes Busch to SVP of Merchandising
Golf Galaxy said Dana Busch, a nine-year Golf Galaxy employee, was promoted to SVP of merchandising. Justin Royer, also a nine-year Golf Galaxy employee, was promoted to vice president of marketing…
Yakima Increases OIWC Sponsorship
Yakima will become a gold level sponsor for the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC), a non-profit association organized for the purpose of equipping women to reach their professional success in the outdoor industries through educational programmin
Rebel Sports AU First Half Income Climbs 11.4%
Rebel Sport Limited’s consolidated net profit for the fiscal first half ended December 30, 2006 was A$14.4 million ($10.9 mm), a A$1.5 million ($1.1 mm) or 11.4% increase on the A$12.9 million ($9.7 mm) result achieved for the six months ended 31 December
Sizemore Collection Taps Crospete for Korean Distribution
The Sizemore Collection has entered into a distribution agreement with Crospete Sports for Crospete to distribute the entire Sizemore Collection putter line into Korea.
Collegiate Pacific Posts Less Than Stellar Q2…
Collegiate Pacific posted sales increases in the second quarter as well as improved margins and flat expenses, but was forced to lower its annual guidance as the sales gains were not quite up to expectations. According to Adam Blumenfeld, CEO, “top line g
SIA: Chain Snow Sports Sales Remain Flat
According to SIA’s retail audit, conducted by Leisure Trends, overall brick & mortar sales for both specialty and chain stores were down 3% in dollars to $1.46 billion for the August through December period, compared to $1.50 billion reported last year. I
American Skiing Co. to Sell Mount Snow and Attitash…
American Skiing Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Mount Snow and Attitash resorts for $73.5 million to Peak Resorts Inc. The announced sales follow the December announcement of the planned $265 million sale of Steamboat resort. I
