Ashworth, Inc. has signed an agreement with Ryder Cup Ltd. to become the Lead Vendor, as well as Official Licensee, at the September 2006 Ryder Cup to be held at the K Club in Ireland. This agreement extends the 14-year relationship between Ashworth, the
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SIA: Chain SnowSports Sales Climb 10% Season-to-Date
Overall sales for the entire winter sport market, including specialty and chain stores, were up 9% in dollars to $1.8 billion for the August 2005 through January 2006 period, compared to $1.7 billion reported last year, according to the SnowSports Industr
SIA: Specialty SnowSports Retail Sales Climb 8% for Season
High sell-throughs are pointing to strong season-to-date sales and prudent buying by specialty retailers. According to the SIA Retail Audit, alpine skis, integrated systems, snowboards and vests, specifically, are looking at tight inventories through th
Laderman Honored by USFWS for Conservation Efforts
On March 9, Johanna Laderman, director, FishAmerica Foundation, the conservation and research arm of the American Sportfishing Association, was honored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for her commitment to conserving and protecting America’s valuabl
Oakley Re-States Four Years of Financials Due to Hedging Documentation
Oakley, Inc. will file an amendment to its 2004 Annual Report, restating certain financial information for the 2000-2004 fiscal years to correct its application of certain Financial Accounting Standards, due to insufficient documentation of certain foreig
GBMI Hires McDermut as CFO
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Martin McDermut to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this position, Mr. McDermut will be responsible for all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management, budgeting and forecasting…
Kellwood Doubles Earnings on Lower Sales Volume
Kellwood Company net sales for the fourth quarter totaled $473.4 million, as compared to $495.5 million last year. Net earnings for the fourth quarter were $12.5 million, or 49 cents per diluted share, versus $7.1 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, l
ATTA Hires Chesak as Director of Business Development
Responsibly growing the adventure travel community is the cornerstone of a new Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) partnership initiative designed to connect corporate partners, media and service providers with tour operators, destination marketing
FESI: European Union Continues Anti-Dumping Discussion
The member states of the European Union discussed the European Commission's proposal to implement provisional anti-dumping duties on leather footwear imports from China and Vietnam. The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) contin
Osprey Supports 2006 Ridge Runner Program
Osprey Packs Inc. will be supplying a selection of their newly-redesigned Aether and Ariel backpacks for use as
part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s 2006 Ridge Runner program. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is the non-profit steward of the
Ziv Appointed CFO of Deckers
Deckers Outdoor Corporation appointed Zohar Ziv as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration, effective immediately. Mr. Ziv replaces Scott Ash, who previously announced his upcoming resignation as Chief Financial Of
Big 5 Appoints Jessick to Board
David Jessick has been appointed to Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation's Board of Directors, effective March 7, 2006. Mr. Jessick will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and will replace John Danhakl, who has served as a director si
Cutter and Buck Fiscal Third Quarter Sales Jump 29%
Cutter & Buck Inc. fiscal third quarter ended January 31, 2006 sales increased 29.0% year-over-year, driven by increases in all channels except the International sales channel while third quarter net income was $500,000 compared to a net loss of $400,000
Royal Robbins Hires New Rep Agency
Royal Robbins hired a new sales representative agency, San Miguel Mountain Inc., of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. San Miguel Mountain’s recent partnership with Thorn Luth expands the Agency’s expertise in the outdoor market, providing Royal Robbins with a
CamelBak Acquires Tactical Glove Manufacturer
CamelBak Products has acquired the tactical glove manufacturer, Southwest Motorsports Enterprises, Inc. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Southwest Motorsports has been one of the U.S. military’s top manufacturers of form fitting gloves for tactical and comba
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