Cybex International saw continued weakness from its strength segment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, an issue that management said earlier in the year had prompted the company to expand focus to its other segments…
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Gildan Sees Resurgent U.S. Distributor Market in Fiscal Q1 Results
Gildan Activewear, Inc., said a strong recovery in Activewear and Underwear provided a boost for the company’s first quarter of fiscal 2010 and propelled its top line and earnings to double-digit growth…
Burton N.A. Staff Cutbacks to Help Restore Salaries
In a concerted effort to reorganize the company’s infrastructure, Burton has cut less than 2% of its global employee base. Cutbacks pertained solely to the company’s North American staff. The decision has allowed Burton to reinstate salaries a
Interbike and HFB to be Co-Located
Interbike and the Health and Fitness Business Expo will be co-located in Las Vegas in September. Nielsen Business Media has decided to combine the shows in one venue this year…
Shimano Inc. Sees Rebound Ahead After Double-Digit Sales Decline in 2009
Days after announcing it was streamlining sales and marketing operations in Europe, Shimano Inc. reported that its operating income plunged 45.7% on a 20.6% decline in sales…
Weakness Continues for Cutter and Buck
Wave Group's Sports & Leisure segment, which includes Cutter & Buck and Craft and Seger, saw its revenues decrease 13% for the fourth quarter, to SEK (Sweden Kronor) 344 million ($47.5 mm) but EBITDA increased 8.5% to SEK 31.9 ($4.4 million). Craft s
ispo Sets Record as Attendance Climbs 7%
Financial tremors in Europe failed to squelch enthusiasm for the 70th annual ispo show in Munich, where attendance grew 7%, according to show owner Messe München International (MMI)…
Rawlings Names David Hill Senior Directof of Fall Products
Rawlings has named David Hill to the newly-created position of Senior Director, Fall Products. Hill will assume responsibility for driving the football and basketball businesses for the company, while advancing the product lines in the fall sports categor
Sporting Classics Magazine Presents Award to Remington’s Parker Gun
Sporting Classics Magazine has presented its 2009 Award of Excellence in the Timeless Classic category to Remington Arms Company, Inc. for the company’s commitment in offering the exceptionally-handcrafted Parker AAHE 28-gauge double barrel side-by-
Winchester Ammo Wins Vendor of the Year Award
Big Rock Sports has named Winchester® Ammunition as its 2009 Hunting/Shooting Vendor of the Year at the first annual Big Rock East distributor show in Raleigh, NC. Winchester received the award for its support and commitment to the wholesale distribution
Mossy Oak ProStaffer Named U.S. Olympic Committee’s Sportsman of the Year
Todd Lodwick, American Nordic combined skier and Mossy Oak ProStaff member, was recently named Sportsman of the Year by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC)…
HunterSurvey.com: Hunters Going Afield as Much or More than Expected
According to HunterSurvey.com, almost 25% of hunters said they hunted more than they expected to in 2009 and 40% said they hunted about as much as they expected to…
Nation’s Best Sports Names ATK Vendor of the Year
Nation's Best Sports (NBS) recently recognized ATK as its Vendor of the Year at its Spring Semi-Annual Market February 4-8, 2010 in Ft. Worth Texas, with appreciation for their efforts on behalf of its membership…
Gildan’s Q1 Earnings, Sales Spike on Activewear Strength
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported net earnings of $28.0 million and diluted EPS of 23 cents for its first fiscal quarter ended Jan. 3, 2010, after reflecting a restructuring charge of 1 penny per share related to the consolidation of its distribution activi
Rawlings Promotes Two to Vice President Posts
Rawlings has promoted two key members of its sales staff to vice president posts within the company. Greg Bialis has been appointed VP of Teams Sales, while Robb McPhail has been named VP of Retail Sales, both appointments will be effective immediately.
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