Author: SGB Media

Rebel sport finished their first half on a positive note, posting an 8.1% sales increase from A$143.6 million ($78.1 mm) to A$155.2 million ($101.0 mm). The company was both helped and hurt from the rugby world cup taking place in Australia, as sales rela

Black Diamond Equipment announced the winners of the
Mugs Stump Award for 2004. Given annually to climbers attempting alpine climbing objectives that exemplify fast, light and clean tactics, the awards are a tribute to the late Mugs Stump, one of North Am

The Wacoal Sports Science Corporation, makers
of CW-X Performance Conditioning Wear, have hired several new independent sales groups and sales representatives, expanding coverage to 46 states. The company now works with a total of 23 representatives fro

Amerex Group announced that Read Worth has joined the organization as Vice President of Gerry Sportswear Group. Prior to joining Amerex Group, Worth served as President of Windsong Outdoor. As Vice President of Gerry, Worth will be responsible for growin

Mackey J. McDonald, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VF Corporation announced new roles and responsibilities for several members of VF's management team, which are designed to spur and support future growth…

Accell Group N.V. booked full-year 2003 net profit of € 9.2 million ($10.4 mm), a rise of 35% compared with 2002 net profit of € 6.8 million ($6.4 mm). Turnover rose 12% to €289.6 million ($327.8 mm)compared to 2002 turnover of €259.4 million ($245.4 mm)

Interbike recently conducted a survey of its 2003 attending exhibitors and retailers to gain valuable feedback on the event. Conducted on behalf of Interbike by
International Cycle Works, Inc., the purpose of the survey was to gauge exhibitor and attende

Callaway Golf Company announced that the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors has approved a dividend with respect to the fourth quarter of 2003 of $.07 per share, payable April 2, 2004, to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2004.

The Hockey Company was honored with the “Vendor of the Year” award by Play It Again Sports for the second year in a row. Furthermore, THC's Mark Mollica wins Sports Edge's “2003 Sales Rep of the Year” award…

For the fifth consecutive year, retailers nationwide have selected Wolverine Boots and Shoes to be the recipient of the Plus Award for overall design excellence in the work category. Wolverine Boots and Shoes has been the sole winner of the work award sin