Copelands' Enterprises, Inc. announced the Grand Opening of its newest Copeland Sports store in Walnut Creek, California, marking the company's long-awaited return to the area. The ribbon-cutting for the new store will occur on Thursday, Septem
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ISS Issues Reccomendation for Saucony Sale
Saucony, Inc. announced Wednesday that Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. has recommended that Saucony shareholders vote FOR the proposed acquisition of Saucony by The Stride Rite Corporation at Saucony's special meeting of stockholders on Frid
Hibbett Updates Status of Stores Post Katrina
Hibbett Sporting Goods lost a total of three stores due to Hurricane Katrina and will be assessing insurance claims related to those stores. One of these stores is expected to re-open within the next six to eight weeks. An additional seven stores are curr
Mountainsmith Appoints New Northwest Sales Agency
Seattle-based Pinnacle Sales agency has joined Mountainsmith as the new sales and marketing team for the Northwest, including Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The announcement was made by Gareth Richards, vice president of sales for Mountai
Sporthill Appoints New Northwest Sales Reps
Brent Williams & Matt Smith are SportHill’s newest reps in the Northwest. An Oregon native and outdoor enthusiast, Brent and his family returned to Central Oregon after several years absence to be closer to the outdoor environment they love. Brent uses S
CenterStone Selected by Hub360 for Action Sports Standard
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an internationally recognized developer of Web-based sales order management software for manufacturers of sporting goods, recreation products, apparel and footwear selling through specialty retailers, has announced that Hub
ICON Health Swings to Loss for Fiscal Year; Sales Decline
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. reported net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter ended May 31 decreased 4.2% to $190.7 million, compared to $199.0 million for the year-ago period. The net loss for the quarter was $70.3 million, compared to net loss of $8.5 m
The Walking Company Completes Footworks Acquisition
The Walking Company has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Footworks, a division of the privately held shoe retailer Bianca of Nevada, Inc.
The total purchase price was $10,094,750 which included the payment and issuance of ca
Big 5 Misses 10-K Filing Deadline Extension; Gets Lender Extension
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation announced that KPMG LLP, the company’s independent registered public accounting firm, has informed the company that KPMG has not yet completed its final review and audit of BGFV’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2004
Saucony’s Barbano Promoted to Senior Director Public Relations
Saucony, Inc. announced that Sharon A. Barbano has been promoted to senior director of public relations for the Saucony brands, including Saucony, Saucony Originals, Hind and Spot-bilt…
Ashworth Posts Fiscal Q3 Loss on Higher Markdown Allowances
Ashworth, Inc. reported that consolidated net revenue for the fiscal third quarter ended July 31, 2005 rose 12.8% to $48.3 million compared to $42.8 million in the same quarter last year. The net loss for Q3 was $3.4 million, or 24 cents per basic share,
Helmstetter to Assume New Consultant Role at Callaway Golf
Richard C. Helmstetter will continue his longstanding relationship with Callaway Golf Company as a key consultant reporting directly to George Fellows, president and CEO. Mr. Helmstetter, a golf industry icon and legendary club designer, whose inventions
Fordham Inc. Acquires Gorga Athletic Wear
Fordham, Inc., a subsidiary of Redi-Direct Marketing, Inc., has acquired Gorga Athletic Wear, creating the largest manufacturer of specialty sports apparel in New Jersey. Fordham offers a complete line of customized sportswear and Gorga Athletic Wear, whi
CamelBak and Mystery Ranch to Partner on Military Programs
CamelBak Products, LLC has agreed in principle to a strategic partnership with Mystery Ranch Backpacks to design and manufacture pack and hydration systems for the military, special operations and elite tactical markets. Under the agreement, Mystery Ranc
Under Armour to Enter the Public Market with Solid Positioning
It seems rather prophetic that just last week Sports Executive Weekly wrote that conventional wisdom held that a company that wanted to go public should have revenues north of $200 million and a consistent history of profitability. It appears that Under
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