Cybex International, Inc. completed its public offering of 3.5 million shares of CYBEX common stock at $5.50 per share. Of the total shares sold, 1.75 million shares were issued by CYBEX and 1.75 million shares were sold by the selling stockholders, inclu
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Gap to Launch Direct Footwear Business
Gap Inc. plans to launch a new online footwear business through its e-commerce division, Gap Inc. Direct, featuring leading fashion brands for women, men and children. The new business is expected to go online in time for the 2006 holiday season with a br
Congress Passes Key Conservation Measures
Sierra Club issued a statement saying Congress put America “back on the right track” with key votes on conservation measures. The environmental and conservation claimed it was a banner day for bipartisan protection of America's special places and saf
Cabela’s Finalizes Indiana Store Negotiations
Cabela's Incorporated has finalized negotiations with the State of Indiana's Economic Development Council (IEDC) to bring a Cabela's retail superstore to its long-anticipated Hammond, Ind., location. The approximately 185,000 square-foot re
SGMA Launches Spring Market; SportsOneSource Hosts Running Conference
New Balance Athletic Shoe, K2, ASICS, Under Armour, and Horizon Fitness lead the list of committed exhibitors for next year’s SGMA Spring Market scheduled for June 11-13, 2007 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. SGMA has partnered wi
Mountain Khakis Launches New Dealer Tour
Armed with a customized Land Rover upholstered in 10.4 oz cotton canvas, an itinerary featuring over fifty stops and a truckload of pants built for the mountain life, two Mountain Khakis ambassadors are ready to spread the word of the pant.
Thule to Acquire Three Brands Worth $240 Million
Thule will acquire Brink International BV, Valley Industries, and SportRack Accessories, all subsidiaries of US based Advanced Accessory Systems (AAS). Brink and Valley are leading European and North American players for towbars while Canadian SportRack
Execute Sports Q1 Loss Widens on Lower Margins
Execute Sports, Inc. net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006 were $595,534 compared to $639,610 last year, representing a $44,076, or 7% decrease. The three month year-over-year decrease is due to the discontinuation of its motocross business
Positive Q1 Comps Boost Shoe Carnival’s Earnings 20%
Shoe Carnival, Inc. net earnings for the first quarter increased 25% to $7.4 million as compared with net earnings of $5.9 million in the first quarter ended April 30, 2005. Diluted earnings per share increased 20% to 54 cents per share compared with 45 c
WSA Appoints Boehm as Director of Retail Relations
WSA appointed Celeste Boehm as director of retail relations who will head the Retail Relations Team responsible for developing new programs to solidify existing relationships between retailers and manufacturers and create expanded opportunities for forgin
Body Solid Hires Carey Kerns Public Relations
Body-Solid, Inc. has selected Carey Kerns Public Relations to assist in a new brand-building initiative. Adding a public relations component is one element in the company’s marketing communications program aimed at enhancing sales growth of its fitness pr
Paddle Organizations Sue to Open Access to the Chatooga
American Whitewater filed suit today to restore the public’s ability to paddle the headwaters region of the 52-mile Wild and Scenic Chattooga River. Other plaintiffs in the case include The American Canoe Association, Georgia Canoeing Association, Atlanta
Access Fund and Urban Climber Ink Partnership
The Access Fund will partner with Urban Climber Magazine on a number of initiatives. Based in Boulder, CO., the Access Fund supports and represents over 1.6 million climbers nationwide in all forms of climbing. The Access Funds membership roster features
Access Fund and Urban Climber Ink Partnership
The Access Fund will partner with Urban Climber Magazine on a number of initiatives. Based in Boulder, CO., the Access Fund supports and represents over 1.6 million climbers nationwide in all forms of climbing. The Access Funds membership roster features
Umbro Sees U.S. Sales Slow
At the Umbro Annual General Meeting to be held at 11am this morning, Peter McGuigan, Chief Executive Officer, said that sales for the year are in line with expectations.
However, USA Total Wholesale Equivalent Sales will be lower, although this will have
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