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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Kellwood Cuts Fourth Quarter, Full Year Outlook
Kellwood Company announced that it expects sales in the fourth quarter to be approximately $585 million which is below the previous guidance of $600 million provided on December 2, 2004. Net earnings from continuing operations in the fourth quarter are ex
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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…
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
Product Development Manager — Osprey Packs
Osprey Packs seeks an inspired individual to lead product development in our growing company. Principal responsibilities include: worldwide product communication, design critique, field testing leadership, market analysis, line direction and timeli
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