Sher-Wood Hockey Inc. announced that it has purchased the inventory, receivables and certain manufacturing assets relating to Inglasco Ltd., a Sherbrooke, Quebec based producer and distributor of hockey related novelty products as well as NHL and CFL li
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Deckers Re-Launches Namesake Flip Flops Online
Deckers Corp. is coming full circle with help from the Internet. The company has re-launched its venerable Decker’s flip-flop line exclusively on the Internet in a bid to see if it can build a brand on-line, said Adam Druckman, who was hired from Deckers
Ashworth Considers Sale After Q3 Revenues Slump
Ashworth, Inc. ended a disappointing third quarter with the announcement that it is exploring strategic alternatives including a possible sale or merger of the company. The company has retained Kurt Salmon Associates Capital Advisors as its financial advi
G-III Apparel Widens Q2 Loss
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. said sales of licensed apparel, which includes sports licensed apparel from the four major sports leagues and the Touch by Alyssa Milano collection, increased 30.1% in the second quarter to $67.8 million from $52.1 million, prima
ASR Part II: Revenge of the Apparel and Hardgoods
With footwear covered in last week’s ASR review this week we turn our attention to the apparel and hardgoods manufacturers on the show floor at the ASR show. For the most part, trends in apparel held steady from last year as bright colors and tight fits
Globe Write-Down Prompts Loss of Nearly $25M
Globe International reported a widened net loss for fiscal 2008 as sales declined in each of the company’s regions. Overall, Globe lost A$24.6 million ($22.1 mm) after a loss of A$3.1 million ($2.4 mm) on total revenues that were down 3.0% to A$122.3 mill
Project Blue Enters Second Year With High Hopes
At the recent ASR show, Sports Executive Weekly sat down with Vipe Desai, founder of Project Blue, an action sports industry organization that helps to raise funds for the Surfrider Foundation through special products manufactured by industry companies li
Sports Direct Q1 Sales Flat
Sports Direct International Plc said its sales and earnings for its first quarter ended July 27 increased slightly from last year. The company further said its trading since the end of July remained in line with its forecast amid tough market conditions..
Podium Distribution Expands Headquarters
Podium Distribution has expanded both its walls and its employee base. The company recently acquired the 21,000-square-foot office space adjacent to its current address…
RECALL: Aqua Lung Regulators
The CPSC and Aqua Lung are recalling approximately 6,000 Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors…
New Balance Opens New Sports Research Lab in Massachusetts
New Balance has opened a new Sports Research Lab in its Lawrence, MA facility. The modern 3,000 square foot facility houses state-of-the-art biomechanics equipment, office space, a 120-foot running track, 30″ by 30″ court and Smash Lab. The facility will
New Karhu Owners Moving Ahead Despite Dispute
KARHU Holding BV is moving forward with plans to launch the Karhu brand worldwide despite a dispute with the Finnish company that sold it exclusive global rights to the brand in late June…
UPDATE: SRAM Says Lehman Deal Moving Forward
Bicycle component maker SRAM said a deal to sell 40% of the company to a unit of bankrupt Lehman Brothers has not closed but is moving forward. If the deal falls through, SRAM will merely look for a new strategic financial partner to help finance its glob
Pending Legislation is Likely To Impact Outdoor Industry…
A coalition of trade associations, including the Outdoor Industry Association, outdoor businesses and other interested groups, have joined together in asking Congress to correct or postpone the implementation of changes to the Lacey Act, a section of the
PROBAR Hires Product Development Manager
PROBAR has added Matt Jimenez to the PROBAR senior team. Jimenez, who will serve as product development manager, comes to PROBAR with a long career in the natural food industry…
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