The Sporting Goods Agents Association is reporting that Jim O’Brien, founder of O’Brien & Associates, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away April 12 after battling numerous illnesses over the last few years. He was 75 years old. In other SGAA news, Seth W. C
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CSGA Argues for One North American Winter Trade Show
In a ‘Position Paper on One Show’, the Canadian Sporting Goods Association has made its feelings clear on the trade show issue confronting the sporting goods industry. The CSGA believes that there is a need for only one North American sporting goods show
Director Closeout Sales — Converse, Inc.
Converse, Inc. is seeking a Director, Footwear Closeout Sales to provide leadership and process excellence in driving a profitable distressed footwear inventory business. Candidates must have a comprehensive understanding of product liquidation of
EMS Adds Two to Expanded Merchandising Group
Eastern Mountain Sports has appointed Anne Cavassa as Director of Merchandising, Wearing Gear. The newly-created position will work with the product development team to innovate new products and gear consistent with the Eastern Mountain Sports company vi
Prince Sports Taps Fonte to Lead U.S. Effort
Prince Sports, Inc., announced that Doug Fonte has joined the Prince team as the new President of Prince USA. He replaces Bill Foy, who had joined the Prince team from former sister company, Rollerblade. George Napier, chairman and CEO of Prince, told S
Quiksilver Clears First Hurdle in Rossignol Deal
Quiksilver, Inc. has executed the stock purchase agreement with the Boix-Vives family, which holds a majority interest in the Rossignol Group. The agreement in principle to acquire the Rossignol Group was announced on March 22, 2005, but formal execution
Category Sales Person/Agency — Grendha Shoes
Grendha Shoes Corp. is currently seeking a Sales Person/Agency, to help take an established territory in West coast or the Northeast and increase sales of Rider sandals. Candidates must be energetic, well organized, and possess basic computer skil
National Sales Manager — Sportswear
The Human Capital Group, Inc (Retained Executive Search firm) is seeking candidates for an outstanding Atlanta-based opportunity as National Sales Manager – Sportswear for the Mossy Oak Apparel division of Russell Corporation. This dynamic sales leader w
Nautilus Hit with CPSC Fine; Sees Q1 Sales Offsetting Impact
Nautilus, Inc. has entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission which will require the NLS to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $950,000. The penalty settles allegations that the Nautilus failed to timely report
Play it Again Parent Sees Q1 Profits Halved
Winmark Corporation reported that net income for the quarter ended March 26, 2005 fell 48.5% to $699,900, or 11 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $1,360,300, 21 cents per diluted share in the first quarter of 2004. Total revenues decline
Report Sees Older Americans Transforming Fitness Landscape
It languished for about a decade, but now the American fitness phenomenon is coming to life again, resuscitated by the least likely demographics — “older” participants. From 1998 – 2004, the number of frequent fitness participants aged 55+ zoomed by 33%
Nike Releases Names of Factories in New Report
In a move toward greater industry transparency and collaboration, Nike, Inc. on Tuesday voluntarily disclosed, in conjunction with the release of its new corporate responsibility report, the names and locations of the more than 700 active contract factori
ICON Posts Fiscal Q3 Loss as Sales Dip 1.8%
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. reported net sales dipped 1.8% to $301.3 million for the fiscal third quarter ended February 26, compared to $306.9 million for the three months ended February 28, 2004. ICON reported a $838,000 net loss for the quarter, compa
Big 5 to Appeal Delisting Action by Nasdaq
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported late Friday that it received a notice that it is subject to delisting from the Nasdaq National Market due to the delayed filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the SEC. Commencing Monday, April 11, Big 5 s
Riddell Bell Holdings Posts Loss for 2004
Riddell Bell Holdings, Inc. reported net sales for 2004 increased 52.6% to $165.9 million, as compared to $108.7 million for 2003 on a pro forma basis. Approximately $47.5 million of the increase was a result of acquisitions including $45.4 million relate
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