Author: James Hartford

Bell Sports has acquired Bell Racing, Inc., maker of industry-leading auto racing helmets and gear. The deal gives Bell Sports exclusive rights to design, market and sell Bell-branded auto racing helmets and accessories in North and South America. Financi

The Finish Line, Inc. reported that net income, on a GAAP basis, third quarter ended November 27, 2004 was $2.3 million, or five cents per diluted share, a 25% increase versus four cents per diluted share. Analysts were looking for six cents a share for

Hazel Promotional Products, LLC, a subsidiary of Ryno Industries, Ltd., has signed a letter of intent to acquire certain assets of Alcraft, Inc. of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Alcraft is a supplier of promotional products specializing in writing instruments,

With advances in average prices outnumbering declines two to one for the 22 categories of athletic and sports footwear surveyed by NSGA, the average price point for all footwear rose 1.1% in 2004. The average price rose to $39.32 in 2004 from $38.88 in 20

Eider, a leading maker of technical performance outerwear, is pleased to announce the recent appointments to its U.S. sales team. Philippe Muller, Eider's Rocky Mountain rep, has been appointed Western Sales Manager for Eider. Barry Galvin joins Eid

Ski Tops Brands, which includes the Chaos and Moon Shadow brands, has added two new rep groups to their team fo rthe comoing season. Roth Sports Sales, with Marty and Russ Roth, covers the six New England States. Stronge Trends (Lenore Stronge) will cove

Steve Block, president and one of the founders of SPRI® Products, a leading distributor of rubber resistance exercise products and fitness accessories, passed away December 30, 2004, at the age of 68 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. Block was laid t

Oakley, Inc. announced the January 1, 2005 appointment of Michael J. Puntoriero to the company's Board of Directors and to the Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Since July of 2004, Mr. Puntoriero has served as Vice President of

Ken Hicks has been promoted to President and Chief Merchandising Officer of JCPenney, reporting to Chairman and CEO Myron (Mike) Ullman. Hicks joined JCPenney as President and Chief Operating Officer of Stores and Merchandise Operations in 2002, after a c

Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. has appointed Frederick J. Mershad to the position of President and Chief Merchandising Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Mershad will oversee the areas of merchandising, marketing and advertising, and merchandise plan

Skis Rossignol shares jumped early on Monday after a French newspaper reported that Quiksilver Inc. was making a bid for the company. Rossignol is “a company we are looking at more closely, even though it is not the only possibility”, said Bernard Mariet