In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jumpking Inc. of Mesquite, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about one million trampolines and about 296,000 “FunRing” enclosures sold separately and with Jumpking trampolines. Welds on the fr
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GBMI Acquires Fun Flopps of Santa Barbara
Global Brand Marketing Inc. has acquired the trademark and brand Fun Flopps, a truly unique, fun and whimsical line of sandals from Fun Flopps founder, Linda Spann, of Santa Barbara, CA. GBMI has also agreed to license from Linda Spann the distinctive tec
NSGA: Census Bureau Sees Continued Strength in SG
The Monthly Retail Trade Survey, prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau, reported sales in sporting goods stores of $2.33 billion (preliminary) for the most recent reporting month (November), up 7.4% from the $2.12 billion in November 2003. The increase follo
Fudge Returns to STX Putters as Sales Director
Greg Fudge, who led STX Golf (now STX Putters) to strong, double-digit growth in his position as National Sales Manager, has returned to the company as Director of Sales. Fudge had been Director of Sales at Pride/Softspikes. Fudge has also been with Nick
SGAA Has Another Successful ‘Coach ‘n Connect’
Over 50 attendees participated in the 4th Annual “Coach & Connect” program held on the first day of The Super Show. Sponsored by the Sporting Goods Agents Association and SGMA International, this complimentary event allows manufacturers, dealers and vari
adidas Signs On as Official Sportswear for Bejing 2008
adidas-Salomon AG and the Beijing Olympic Organizers announced Monday that adidas has been selected as the Official Sportswear Partner for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The sponsorship agreement was signed at a ceremony in Beijing attended by 250 invite
Wilson Racquet Sports Names U.S. Promotions Manager
Wilson Racquet Sports has hired Jim Burda as their new U.S. Promotions Manager. Burda has more than 18 years experience in the tennis industry with involvement in the development and execution of grassroots tennis programs – both on and off the court – a
NSGA: Women Still Lead In Athletic Footwear Purchases in 2004
Females continue to lead males as purchasers of sports footwear although that margin decreased slightly in 2004, according to data released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). For 2004, females purchased 53.3% of all sport footwear compared
Reebok Launches Rbk Hockey; Inks Player Roster
Reebok International launches Rbk Hockey, a new line of ultra-high performance hockey products developed and tested by The Hockey Company, a Reebok subsidiary, in close collaboration with some of the world’s best hockey players. Rbk Hockey skates, sticks
Keen Footwear Promotes Van Dine to President
KEEN Footwear has promoted Jim Van Dine to president of the company, effective immediately. Van Dine will report to Angel Martinez, vice-chairman and chief executive officer. Van Dine previously held the title of vice president/general manager. As presi
Martin Moves to OIA from Moving Comfort
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association, and Ellen Wessel, President of Moving Comfort, sent out a joint letter to the industry Friday evening explaining that Moving Comfort Sales Director Kay Martin will leave the company and join Bou
Edgar Appointed Director of Sales at Ogio
OGIO EVP Harlan Gardiner announced the appointment of Luke Edgar to the newly created position of director of sales/Packs and Duffels Division. Edgar was most recently at Atomic Snowboarding USA as its director of sales and general manager…
New Balance Picks Up RW ‘Editor’s Choice’ Award
Runner’s World magazine has named the New Balance 766 running shoe an “Editor’s Choice” award winner in its Spring 2005 Shoe Buyer’s Guide (March 2005). The 766 is the most recent update in the very successful New Balance 760 series…
HEAD/Penn Appoints New Comm Manager
HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports welcomes Megan Costello as the new Communications Manager effective February 1, 2005. Prior to joining the HEAD/Penn team, Costello served as a Marketing Manager for the tennis division of Volkl. Jennifer Parker, HEAD/Penn’s form
National Sales Manager/Outdoor — Eagle Creek
EAGLE CREEK, Inc., an employee-owned company in North San Diego County, CA. is looking for a National Sales Manager to complement its existing sales team. This position requires an experienced professional with a solid track record in successful sa
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