Pony International has signed a multi-year deal with one of Asia’s top soccer teams, East Bengal Club of India, to be the team’s exclusive outfitters beginning with the 2005-06 soccer season. The deal marks the first club team soccer deal signed by Pony
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Brunswick Acquires Balance of Valiant Parent
Brunswick Corporation has exercised its option to purchase the remaining 51% of Supra-Industrial Textil, Lda. that it did not already own. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Brunswick had purchased 49% of this manufacturer of the Valiant brand o
Nautilus to Acquire Pearl Izumi in $74 Million Deal
Nautilus, Inc. has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding stock of privately-owned PEARL iZUMi USA for $68 million in cash and about $6 million in assumed debt. Pearl generated approximately $49 million in sales in 2004. The deal is expected to be neut
Rossignol Posts €23 Million Fiscal Year Loss on Flat Sales
Rossignol S.A. reported that consolidated sales for the fiscal year ended March 31 were €477.4 million ($601.2 mm), a 0.25% decline from the €478.6 million ($562.7 mm) posted in the prior year. At constant exchange rates, sales would have risen by 2.4% f
Report: Herz Sibs Get Okay for Majority Stake in Puma
Forbes.com is reporting this morning that Germany's Cartel Office has approved plans by Gunter and Daniela Herz to take a majority stake in Puma. The billionaire siblings have been the biggest shareholders in the German sportswear company, holding a
Pacific Sunwear Moving Merchant Role to Divisions; Harmon to Exit
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. announced that Tim Harmon will be retiring from the company after almost 14 years of service, most recently as president and chief merchandising officer. Harmon's merchandising duties will be assumed by the company&
Sales Reps Wanted — Swix Apparel
Swix Apparel, a leader in performance clothing and accessories for the nordic ski and outdoor industries is looking for representation in the Midwest (west of lakes) territory. Candidates should have established retail relationships within these m
Specialty Sales Reps, East Coast — Fila USA
Do you have an appreciation for Italian design? Sporting goods? The fashion industry? Fila USA is looking for two enthusiastic East-coast sales representatives who enjoy the challenge of high performance selling in this competitive industry. The t
Specialty Sales Rep, NorCal — Fila USA
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Sales Reps Wanted — Crumpler Bags
Nice Clean Reps Wanted to sell the World Famous Crumpler Bags. The following territories are up for grabs: South East; South West; So. Cal; Midwest; Great Lakes. Reps that make the cut must have stacks of contacts in the Outdoor and Bike industry.
Fitness Sales Manager — Fila USA
Do you have an appreciation for Italian design? Sporting goods? The fashion industry? Fila USA is looking for an enthusiastic Fitness Sales Manager who enjoys the challenge of high performance selling in this competitive industry. The ideal candida
NRF: May Brings Another Better-Than-Expected Month for Retail
While unseasonably cool weather affected sales of some spring merchandise, it didn't alter sales of home goods, which continued to bring consumers to stores last month. According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales for May rose 5
Spalding’s Creelman named Honorary Chair of Volleyball Hall Induction
Scott Creelman, Spalding president and CEO, has been named the Honorary Chairman of the Volleyball Hall of Fame's 2005 Induction. The Induction Celebration Week, scheduled October 21-28, will be highlighted by the Induction at the Hall of Fame at Her
Sales Reps Wanted — Los Angeles
Independent Sales Rep or House Rep needed to cover the greater Los Angeles area except Orange County selling officially licensed sports merchandise. We are the largest distributor of licensed sports apparel, headwear and novelty items in the country, ser
Product Stylist — Gravis Footwear
We are seeking a creative individual to drive the styling of all Gravis products. If you thrive in a high-energy, driven, creative culture and can exemplify the look and feel of premium action sports lifestyle, then this is the place and job for y