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The U.S. Forest Service has made a proposal that would limit the use of off-highway vehicles in national forests and grasslands to designated roads and areas. The purpose of the proposal is to “enhance recreational opportunities for the public and better

The SGMA released its annual overview of the sporting goods market which analyzes the total wholesale value of shipments from manufacturers in the U.S. marketplace in 2003. According to the SGMA these figures the best estimates based on information colle

June retail results surprised many that had become accustomed to the run-up in retail sales performance over the last six months or so. But as tax rebate checks get spent, gasoline prices stay high, and the Fed starts to raise interest rates, the consume

Top-Flite Golf Company, which was acquired by Callaway Golf Company in September 2003, has reorganized its sales division, shifting some sales reps to independent reps and promoting a number of executives. Jamie Bosworth, who joined Top-Flite in April fr

The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry has elected its Board of Directors to new terms. Michel Perraudin, EVP and Executive Board member of adidas-Salomon, was elected as president of the trade association at the organization’s recent Genera

Ashworth’s acquisition of Gekko Brands, LLC has the golf apparel maker looking for new opportunities to expand its distribution channels for both its Ashworth and Callaway brand apparel lines and increase its collegiate licensed apparel business. Gekko m

When SEW looked at the circumstances surrounding the “merger” of TSA and Gart, it was quite interesting that the parties positioned the idea for the deal as almost kismet, it was meant to be. Well, the Dick’s acquisition of Galyans has turned out to be q

Many laid the blame for the Galyans collapse on Bob Mang, who reportedly had little support from employees that still yearned for the days of Pat Galyan’s leadership, but was given free reign by the Board. Many industry watchers look to Galyans’ overall

SEW reported in March (SEW_0410) that Coastcast was showing all of the signs of a slow return to profitability after several quarters in the red, and shortly thereafter the company managed to show a small profit in the first quarter of the year. Barely a