La Sportiva hired a new technical representative for the New England territory, joining sales reps Bill Pelkey and Doug Madara. Natasha Barton will clinic stores and assist with trail running events, specifically to promote La Sportiva’s Mountain Running
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Puma Q4 Income Falls on 37.6% sales Increase
Puma finished the first year of Phase IV of its long-term corporate development better than expected. In Q4, consolidated sales increased 37.6% to €480.6 million ($620 mm). Footwear rose by 30.3% to €273.2 million ($352 mm) while Apparel increased by 79.4
Bälle de Mätch Hires Two New Sales Reps
Bälle de Mätch hired two new sales representatives, Terry Gratz and Laurie Bouch, who have joined the California-based tennis apparel company to manage sales in the Northeast and Southeast regions…
Cabela’s Opens First Missouri Store
Cabela's will open its newest destination retail store in Hazelwood, Mo., on Friday, April 13, 2007. The northwest metro St. Louis store is Cabela's first location in Missouri…
Nike Announces Two- for-One Stock Split
Nike, Inc.'s Board of Directors approved a two-for-one split of both Nike Class A and Class B Common shares. The stock split will be in the form of a 100% stock dividend payable on April 2, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business Marc
Umbro Increases Stake in China Joint Venture to 40%
Umbro plc has reached an agreement with Win Hanverky Group to purchase an additional 15% equity stake in its licensee for Greater China, Team & Sports Ltd and enter into a revised distribution agreement. Umbro purchased an initial 25% equity stake in Octo
Stein Mart to Offer DSW Footwear
Stein Mart, Inc. has just completed the transformation of more than 100 of its shoe departments across the nation, including 40 in Florida, and is proud to announce that every Stein Mart in Florida now offers footwear provided exclusively by DSW Shoes. Th
Thule Ramps Up Bike Sponsorships
Throughout the 2007 road cycling season Thule will be supporting some of North America’s top road teams, individual riders, and neutral support programs, including Colavita/ Sutter Home presented by Cooking Light, Navigators Insurance Cycling Team, and BM
SIA: Specialty Snow Sports Sales Fall in December
Overall Snow Sports sales for both specialty and chain stores were down 3% in dollars to $1.46 billion for the August through December period of 2006, compared to $1.50 billion reported last year, according to the SIA Retail Audit. Unit sales were down 9%
SIA: Chain Snow Sports Sales Remain Flat
Snow Sports sales at chain stores totaled $345.8 million for the August through December period of 2006. Overall sales for both specialty and chain stores were down 3% in dollars to $1.46 billion for the August through December period of 2006, compared to
Johnson outdoors Receives Marine Tent Order
Johnson Outdoor has received a $1.65 million tent order from The Marine Corps. U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton and U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey, all of New York, announced the order. The tents are produced at Johnson Outdoors' plan
Garmin Doubles Fourth Quarter Sales and Income
Garmin Ltd. fourth quarter total revenue of $611 million, up 92% from $319 million in fourth quarter 2005. Earnings per share increased 105% to 82 cents from 40 cents in 2005; excluding foreign exchange, EPS increased 102% to 87 cents from 43 cents in 200
Masterfit Inks Deal with Mica Sports Canada
Masterfit Enterprises and Mica Sport Canada have entered into an agreement that will provide Mica with exclusive distribution rights to Masterfit's Instaprint custom insole products, fit aids and boot fitting tools in the Canadian market. Mica will d
Coleman Parent Q4 Income Soars on 9% Sales Increase
Jarden Corporation, parent company to Coleman, fourth quarter net sales increased 9% to $1.1 billion compared to $975 million for the same period in the previous year. Net income was $35.7 million, or 52 cents per diluted share, for the quarter compared t
Golfsmith Inks On-Line Pro-Shop Deal with ESPN
Golfsmith.com is now the official golf and tennis pro shop of ESPN.com. It's the first golf and tennis equipment, apparel and accessories store for ESPN.com, averaging more than 18 million unique visitors each month…
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