Lotto Sport Italia and Udinese Calcio, Friuli’s first division football team have inked an official sponsorship agreement. As a result of this new synergy, Lotto will be the Club’s new “Technical Sponsor and Official Supplier” and “Official Sponsor” until
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Zappos.com Receives an Additional $15 million Investment
Zappos.com received an additional $15 million round of equity funding from Sequoia Capital. The funds will be used to support the company's rapid sales growth and to improve the customer experience. Zappos.com is expecting to surpass $300 million in
Specialized Forms Spanish Subsidiary
The Spanish bicycle and parts distributor, Dirt Racing, entered into a partnership with Specialized Bicycles to establish a new Specialized subsidiary, Specialized España S.L. The new company will be headquartered in Madrid and led by partner and Managing
Doug Martin launches Blue Room Sports
Doug Martin has formed Blue Room Sports, Inc., a marketing and communications company serving the cycling and sports’ industries. For Martin, who has held executive marketing and sports marketing management positions within the cycling industry for over
Zumiez June Comps Climb 10.7%
Zumiez total net sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2005 increased 29.4% to $15.3 million, compared to $11.8 million for the five-week period ended July 3, 2004. The company's comparable store sales increased 10.7% for the past month, versu
West MArine Q2 Comps Fall 3.5% on Weakness in the North and West
West Marine net sales for the second quarter were $253.5 million, an increase of 0.4% from net sales of $252.6 million a year ago. Comparable store sales for the second quarter of 2005 decreased 3.5%, compared to a comparable store sales increase of 4.6%
Volcom Closes IPO; Raises $89 Million
Volcom announced the close of its initial public offering of 4,687,500 shares of common stock at a price of $19.00 per share and the simultaneous close of the underwriters' over-allotment option to purchase an additional 703,125 shares of common stoc
Collegiate Pacific Acquires 53.2% of Sport Supply Group
Collegiate Pacific has acquired a majority stake, 53.2%, in Sport Supply Group, Inc (SSPY.PK) “SSG” from Emerson Radio of Parsippany, N.J. for $32 Million in cash. FY06 BOO consolidated EBITDA is expected to be approximately $15-$20 Million. Collegiate Pa
G.I. Joes Partners with SelfService to Launch New On-Line Guide Portal
G.I. Joe’s has joined with SelfService Systems, Inc. in a partnership that will expand the use of the successful Team G.I. Joe’s certified fishing and hunting guide program through AdventuresExpress.com, a new online outdoor travel and gear sales portal..
UST President and CEO Retires
United Sports Technologies announced the retirement of long-time President & CEO Nobuaki (Matt) Matsuo effective July 2005. During Mr. Matsuo's five-year tenure, UST experienced record growth while maximizing its presence and influence on every majo
Thule Consolidates Sales Force
With the goal of streamlining its sales team, Thule has consolidated its sales representation in multiple channels to single representative groups in the Rockies, Midwest, and Southeast. Historically, Thule has had multiple sales representative groups fo
Sierra Club Highlights America’s Recreation Gems
America’s Great Outdoors, Sierra Club’s new report outlining a vision for protecting our natural
heritage. The places profiled in the report were chosen by citizen conservationists in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for the unpara
Highgear Reorganizes International Division
Techtrail, the European division of U.S. based Highgear, announced two international changes. Ryan Hamsho has been appointed to head up International Sales from Techtrail's Asheville, North Carolina home office. Across the pond, Techtrail has appoint
Asolo Inks Equipment License with Infinity Sports Group
Asolo Spa has signed a license agreement with the Infinity Sports Group of Vancouver to design, market and distribute backpacks, tents and sleeping bags for the North American market. The Infinity Sports Group, who distribute Asolo footwear for Canada, ha
Colorado Yurt Company Partners with Solar Living Institute
The Colorado Yurt Company is sponsoring The Solar Living Institute and SolFest in Hopland, California. The sponsorship includes a fully loaded thirty-foot yurt that will be placed in the middle of the Solar Living Institute’s Solar Living Center. The yurt
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