OGIO has filed papers with the State of Utah's Federal District Court citing Callaway Golf Company for patent infringement. The papers were filed February 13, 2008. The suit is over OGIO's Woode organizing top, which was requested in the design
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Gildan Sees Sock Programs Bolster Strong Q1
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported first quarter net sales increased 34.8% to $250.5 million from $185.8 million for the same period last year. The increase in sales revenues was due to an increase of 92.7% or $39.4 million in sock sales due to the acquisiti
Umbro CEO Steps Down as Nike Takes Over
The CEO of Umbro, Steve Makin, will be replaced by an in-house man from Nike in the form of Matthew Cook. Cook will take on the position of president and CEO following his most recent stint as general manager of Nike Italy. Makin joined Umbro in July 2006
Summit Golf Names VP, Global Manufacturing and Sourcing
Summit Golf Brands has named apparel-industry veteran David W. Santana as its new VP, global manufacturing & sourcing. In his new role, Santana will be responsible for product development and worldwide sourcing of high-end golf wear. He also will be respo
Stonefly Partners with Etonic on Walking Line
Stonefly S.p.A. has entered into an agreement with Etonic Worldwide LLC for the sales and distribution of its line of comfort footwear in the U.S. market. In addition, the two companies are planning to develop a line of casual walking products under the
OBIT: Dennis Charles O’Donnell of O’D Sales
Dennis Charles O’Donnell passed away due to respiratory failure from ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, on Feb. 16, 2008, leaving behind family, friends and business associates, all who knew him as “O’D”.
O’D was born on April 21, 1943 at S
Head Sees Weak Snow Sales Lead to 2007 Net Loss
Head N.V. saw global net revenues decrease 11.4% to €109.2 million ($158.2 mm) for the fourth quarter leading to a decrease of 78.8% for net income to €0.7 million ($1.0 mm). The company saw a 19.3% decline in Winter Sports sales offset mid-singles gains
Under Armour Promotes Marino and Dickerson
Under Armour, Inc. promoted Wayne Marino to the newly-created position of COO from his previous role as EVP and CFO. Brad Dickerson is succeeding Mr. Marino as the company's CFO and will oversee the company's financial organization and lead the
Puma Taps Chalayan as Creative Director
PUMA has appointed Hussein Chalayan as the creative director for PUMA with immediate effect, responsible for designing, creating and developing the sport fashion collections of the brand. PUMA also acquired a majority stake in Chalayan's London-based
Winter Trails Attendance Grows Over 25% for 2008
Winter Trails reported that the 2008 edition of its program attracted more than 11,250 participants at approximately 80 locations in the U.S. That is more than a 25% increase over last year when a little over 8,000 attended. The largest event of the seaso
American Alpine Club Partners with Backbone Media
The American Alpine Club (AAC) and Backbone Media have entered a public relations partnership in which Backbone will assist the AAC in its public relations efforts…
Deckers Posts 56.2% Q4 Sales Jump
Deckers Outdoor Corporation saw fourth quarter net sales increase 56.2% to $194.2 million versus $124.4 million last year. UGG Brand net sales for the fourth quarter increased 61.8% to $177.7 million, while Teva Brand net sales increased 6.8% to $13.9 mil
Warnaco Sees Swimwear Sales Drop in Q4
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported fourth quarter net revenues rose 6% to $473.0 million from $447.6 million in the prior year period. Sportswear Group revenues increased 10% to $245.7 million from $223.3 million in the prior year quarter, while Swimwear Gr
Globe Sees H1 Sales Improve 2.8%
Globe International saw net profit after tax (NPAT) for the first half improve by $4.8 million, reflecting an NPAT of $0.3 million for the December 31, 2007 half year, compared to a loss of $4.5 million for the previous corresponding period. The switch wa
YES! Golf Expands Duramed FUTURES Tour Sponsorship
YES! Golf has renewed its sponsorship of the Duramed FUTURES Tour as the “Official Putter” of the Tour. As an official sponsor, YES! Golf will have exclusive access to the practice putting facility at each event and will sponsor two competitive putting s
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