House committee last week approved legislation that would help small businesses meet rising health insurance costs by authorizing the creation of Association Health Plans. The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) strongly supports this legislation a
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Merrell Inks TV Ad Deal with ‘Globe Trekker’
Supporting its new “Let’s Get Outside” brand positioning encouraging consumers to embrace outside activities regardless of skill level, Merrell Footwear has signed on as a co-sponsor for Globe Trekker. Globe Trekker is a public television series seen on
Forzani Audited Fourth Quarter Results Hit by Lease Accounting Change
The Forzani Group, having completed the annual audit of its financial statements, confirmed net earnings for the fourth quarter were $13.0 million, a 19.2% decrease from fiscal 2004, $12.7 million or a decrease of 21.1%. Revenue decreased 2.3% to $274.3 m
FIFA Inks Eight-Year Deal with Global Brands Group
FIFA has appointed Global Brands Group as its exclusive store operator for the FIFA Stores and exclusive licensing representative worldwide for 2007-2014. In addition, Global Brands Group will act as the on-site concessionaire for all FIFA events througho
Johnson Outdoors to Remain Public Company
Johnson Outdoors announced that while its proposed merger with JO Acquisition Corp. received enormous support from Johnson Outdoors' longstanding shareholders, it did not receive the support of some institutions that more recently became shareholders
Thule Acquires Swedish Trailer Manufacturer
Thule has acquired the Swedish trailer manufacturer Star Industrier AB, Bromölla. The company will be consolidated into the Thule Group with effect from January 1st 2005. Star Trailers has annual net sales of approximately SEK 40 M ($5.5 mm) and produces
Kelty Signs U.S. State Dept. Deal
Kelty has inked a specialty contract with the U.S. State Department for the purchase of 110,000 daypacks. The packs
will be filled with basic school supplies and distributed by the State Department to school-age children in 13 countries. The Kelty daypack
Backcountry.com Blames the Weather for 84% Sales Increase
Backcountry.com posted an 84% year-over-year increase on sales of more than $27 million. 2004 also featured record-breaking activity for single day sales and single day shipments…
Twighlight Crit will Use Virtual Time Trial for Starting Order
America's pro road cyclists participating in this year's Athens Twilight criterium will first race in the first CompuTrainer MultiRider 10-K Time Trial. The stationary MultiRider setup will be used on Friday to create the start order for Saturda
NSGA: Specialty Athletic Footwear Retail Consolidation Continues
Sales at the four largest specialty athletic footwear chains grew to 70.5% of sales in this channel of distribution during the five-year period 1997-2002, according to an NSGA analysis of recently released U.S. Census of Retail data. In the previous five-
Fox Inks Deal with NORBA
FOX Racing Shox will be sponsoring the NORBA National Mountain Bike Series and the USA Cycling National Mountain Bike Championships. A large portion of the sponsorship money provided to the Series by FOX will go towards prize money for the Professional Do
Smith Optics Wins Backpacker Magazine ‘Gold Editors Choice’ Award
Smith Optics' Slider series has earned the 2005 Backpacker Magazine Editors' Choice Gold Award. Among the annual Editors' Awards, the Gold Award is the most prestigious, only bestowed upon products that go the extra mile in delivering perfo
NSGA Conference Registrations Continue Record Pace
With two months remaining before the 41st Annual NSGA Management Conference & 7th Annual Team Dealer Summit, registrations continue to arrive at a record pace. As of March 17, nearly 390 persons had registered…
Osprey Hires New Product Development Manager
Osprey Packs welcomes Stephen Barnes to its team as Product Development Manager. For the past three years Stephen has served as Osprey's South Central sales representative, opening up several major dealers and resurrecting a dormant part of the U.S.
Sea Otter Classic Promotes Recreation in N. Calif. Schools
World class athletes from the Sea Otter Classic take to the schools to promote physical activity and participation in bicycling. The program is one of many supported by the Cypress Youth Fund, Sea Otter Classic’s philanthropic arm, and is aimed at helping
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