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Bentley Kinetics Adds to Sales Force

On the heels of introducing the K-VEST product suite, Bentley Kinetics, Inc., hired three key executives who will serve as Regional Sales Representatives. The three representatives include Landry Mahan, who will manage the Southeast region and college di

Interbike Announces Third Annual Hangover Ride

Interbike announced details of the Third Annual Hangover Ride scheduled for the morning of September 26th, day two of the OutDoor Demo. What started out three years
ago as an impromptu morning ride by several Interbike Expo attendees has evolved into the

Callaway Appoints Two SVP’s

Callaway Golf Company appointed two new Senior Vice Presidents, David Laverty and Thomas Yang, reporting directly to President and CEO George Fellows. Mr. Yang assumed his duties immediately as Senior Vice President, International and Mr. Laverty will beg

Blazewicz Joins Contourwear as Sales Director

Bill “Blazer” Blazewicz has joined Contourwear as director of sales. Formerly Northeast Regional Manager for Mammut Sports Group, Inc., and before that an independent industry rep, Blazewicz brings more than a decade of experience and sales talent to Cont

Eagle Nice Annual Revenues Up 15%; Net Income Down 18%

For the full fiscal year, revenue ofor the Eagle Nice group increased from HK$451.4 million ($57.9 mm) to approximately HK$519.3 million ($66.9 mm), an increase of approximately 15%. The gross profit margin of the Group was approximately 24% for the year,

Easton Sports Canada Adds VP Sales, Canada

Easton Sports Canada announced named Mike Quinn as Vice President of Sales, Canada. Quinn, who has performed various roles in sales and marketing during the past 14 years with Easton Sports Canada, will take over his duties immediately…

PEP Funding Kept Alive in Senate

The U.S. Senate kept alive funding hopes for the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP). The Senate Appropriations Committee included higher funding than their House counterparts did for PEP in their Labor, Health and Human Services, and Educatio

Oakley Sees Record Q2 Sales; Net Income Slips

Oakley, Inc. saw second quarter net sales increase 19.4%, to a quarterly record $203.6 million, compared with $170.5 million in the same period of 2005. Net income for the quarter totaled $17.9 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, a decrease of 25.4% f

Isis Hires Feinson as Product Developer

ISIS has hired Lyn Feinson, as product developer for performance sportswear and body layer. As product developer, Feinson is responsible for the development of various active categories within the ISIS line including Fast & Light and seamless intimates. W

Brunswick Warns on 2006 Earnings Miss…

Brunswick Corporation fired off a warning flare this week, letting The Street know that it expects to miss its previously issued full-year guidance. The company said that 2006 earnings from continuing operations are expected to be in the range of $2.40 t

Nautilus Acquires Bob Rodgers Patent Portfolio

Nautilus, Inc. has acquired an extensive patent portfolio surrounding cardiovascular fitness equipment from a Texas equipment inventor. The patent portfolio containing more than 30 individual patents was acquired from fitness inventor Bob Rodgers, Canyon

GBMI Launches New Footwear Line

Global Brand Marketing, Inc. launched a new men’s and women’s footwear line called NOMASS by Dry-shoD. NOMASS is a design driven, active casual brand that allows entry into the luxury casual market for those looking to evolve from a traditional, white sne

Pacific Sunwear Cuts Q2 Guidance on Slow June Comps

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. total sales for the five weeks of fiscal June ending July 1, 2006 were $126.1 million, an increase of 4.6% over total sales of $120.6 million during the same period last year. Total Company same store sales decreased 2.