Sabo Named National Accounts Manager for Wilson

Derron Sabo, formerly Territory Manager for Wilson Golf, has been promoted to National Accounts Manager – Golf for Wilson Golf & Racquet Sports. He is now responsible for golf sales to national accounts and golf course buying groups, and share duties wit

Mountainsmith Partners with Trek-VW Racing Team

Mountainsmith has announced a partnership with the Trek-Volkswagen Racing Team to become their official pack and luggage supplier. The agreement makes official the partnership that started earlier this year designating Mountainsmith to outfit the high-vi

Huffy Corp. Announces New Euro Golf Structure

Tommy Armour Golf and RAM Golf announced a new business structure to manage the Company’s operations throughout the European Market. James Wilson has been appointed Managing Director, Europe for Tommy Armour Golf. Graeme Stevens of UK Golf Services will

EB Acquisition to Increase Offer for Elder-Beerman

EB Acquisition, Ltd. disclosed that it plans to submit an increased offer for The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. within 7 – 10 days. Elder-Beerman entered into a merger agreement with Wright Holdings, Inc., a company formed by Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison

Prince Opens New European HQ in London

Prince Sports, Inc. announced the opening of its new European headquarters, Prince Europe, Ltd, in London, from which the Prince European, Middle East and African businesses will be managed. VP/GM Mike Ballardie and Finance and Operations Director Darren

Fischer Skis Ramps Up Field and Office Staff

Fischer Skis USA announced the appointment of several new employees both in field and in-house. Peter Kennedy and assistant Brian Schiller will represent Fischer Alpine and Cross-Country in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Brian Sturgis ha

Next, Inc Posts Fiscal Q2 Profit as Sales Jump 136%

Next Inc. reported revenues of $5,131,944 for the fiscal second quarter ended May 31, 2003, an increase of 136%, compared to $2,177,383 for 2002. The company reported net income of $143,398 and earnings per share of $0.01 for the quarter compared to a lo

Nike Signs Taylor and Purcell to Lifetime Deals…

The company may have solidified their future in performance basketball with the signings last month of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, but the addition of the key retro icons strengthens Nike’s foothold in the fashion end of the footwear ca

Shoe Carnival Lowers Q2 Forecast on Weaker June Comps

Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2003 increased 4.1% to $47.5 million from sales of $45.6 million for the five-week period ended July 6, 2002. Comparable store sales decreased 5.4% in June 2003. In June 2002, compa