Author: James Hartford

Reebok International Ltd. is seeking a Running Specialty Sales Rep for the Chicago territory. The Running Specialty Sales Rep activates grassroots marketing to connect with and drive consumers to retailers at a local level. As key points of contact

Motorola, Inc. and Oakley, Inc. unveiled a new line of premium Bluetooth wireless technology eyewear designed to keep consumers comfortable and connected. Named RAZRWire, the invention frees the wearer from cumbersome wires and allows active users to quic

Oakley, Inc. announced that Tom George, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, has resigned to pursue a new opportunity as the CFO of a private emerging growth company in San Diego, Calif. On an interim basis, until the company hires a replacement, Link N

Rounds played finished in positive territory in 2004 for the first time in three years, as reported by the National Golf Foundation and the National Golf Course Owners Association. While the gains were slight (0.7% nationally), they represent a welcome re

Armand Essig, co-founder and partner of Allied Sporting Goods for over 40 years, died Friday, February 11, 2005 in Louisville, Ky. He was 78 years of age. Essig was a president elect of the NSGA and past president of NBS. He was a member of The Temple,

The Forzani Group Ltd. announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of National Gym Clothing Ltd.(“National Sports”), an Ontario based sporting goods retailer. Final regulatory approvals were received last week…

Collegiate Pacific reported that net sales for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004 increased 461% to $23.8 million from $4.2 million in the year-ago period. Net income for the period was $581,000, or 6 cents per diluted share, versus a net

SGMA International is taking a strong stance against President George Bush’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2006. The President’s budget calls for reduced funding for key physical education and recreation initiatives. SGMA is pushing for those fiscal c

The Timberland Company reported record fourth quarter net income of $45.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.29, compared with fourth quarter 2003 net income of $39.5 million and diluted EPS of $1.10. Fourth quarter revenue increased 9.4% to $4

Cybex International, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter were $29.8 million versus $26.6 million for the comparable 2003 period, an increase of 12%. Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 was $1.7 million, or 10 cents per share on a

Winmark Corporation reported that net income for the year ended December 25, 2004 of $4.1 million, or 63 cents per share diluted, compared to net income of $4.0 million, or 63 cents per share, in 2003. Net income for Q4 was $980,100, or 15 cents per shar

A Nautilus manufacturing facility that produces high-quality fitness equipment has been honored as one of only three companies throughout Oklahoma to earn a certificate for its excellent record in workplace safety and health. The special honor, described

Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced declines in operating profit and earnings on a 19.1% increase in net sales for the fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2004. Operating profits in the Marine Electronics and Outdoor Equipment businesses were offset by l

VF Corporation reported that fourth quarter sales rose 12% to $1.56 billion from $1.39 billion in the prior year's fourth quarter. Net income increased 19% to $125.3 million from $105.6 million, with earnings per share rising 15% to $1.10 from 96 cen

Former Vans Inc. VP Scott Brabson pleaded guilty Monday to four federal charges, admitting that he obtained $4.7 million in bribes and kickbacks from Chinese factories that manufactured Vans shoes and clothing. Additionally, federal officials also report