Feel Golf Company and the International Players Tour (IPT) have joined forces for the 2008 Tour Season with Feel Golf designated as “The Official Wedge” of the IPT, giving unique access to Feel’s technology for the IPT membership…
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CenterStone iVendix Now Live for Patagonia Europe
CenterStone Technologies has launched the iVendix B2B Ecommerce solution for Patagonia Europe. Patagonia’s European clients can now preview the Spring/Summer 08 collection on their new Internet-based Customer Service tool. This free service allows retaile
Jarden Sees K2 Boost Q4 Sales, But Hurt Bottom Line
Jarden Corporation saw net sales jump 38% for the fourth quarter to $1.47 billion compared to $1.06 billion for the same period in the previous year. Sales for the Outdoor Solutions segment saw net sales jump 330% for the quarter to $570.2 million, booste
Boccieri Golf to Distribute Solus Wedges
Boccieri Golf has formed a strategic alliance with Solus Golf whereby Boccieri Golf will exclusively manage the global sales and distribution of Solus wedges. The agreement leverages Boccieri Golf's sales and distribution infrastructure, including in
Smith Names PR Communications Manager
Smith has appointed Greg Randolph to the newly-created position of PR Communications Manager within its marketing department. Since 2003, Randolph, a former Olympic and professional athlete, has been the Bike Promotions Manager at Smith managing a highly
Bushnell Reports 25% Growth in Golf Sales for 2007
Bushnell Outdoor Products reports that sales in 2007 have eclipsed its previous record sales numbers set in 2006 with a 25% increase in golf sales. The Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition saw a 27% increase in 2007, building on its strong sales success in 2
Bjorn Borg Brand Sales Jump 35% in Q4
The Bjorn Borg brand saw brand sales increase 34.8% to SEK 651 million ($101.8 mm) for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2007 from SEK 483 million ($69.4 mm) last year. For the company itself, net sales rose 28.8% for the period to SEK 139.8 million
Cybex Posts 16.5% Sales Growth in Fourth Quarter
Cybex International, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter of 2007 increased by 16.5% to $44.5 million compared to $38.2 million for the corresponding 2006 period. This increase was driven by strong sales of both cardio and strength products. Net
Puma Extends Swedish Athletic Sponsorship Through 2012
PUMA has extended its contract with the Swedish Athletic Association, which was initiated in January 2005, beyond the London Olympics in 2012. Under the agreement, PUMA will remain the official apparel and footwear supplier for all Swedish teams competing
Skechers Sees Flat Q4 Sales Lead to 17% Net Income Decline
Skechers USA, Inc. reported fiscal year 2007 net sales increased 15.7% to $1.394 billion as compared to net sales of $1.205 billion in 2006. Net earnings for 2007 were $75.7 million versus net earnings of $71.0 million in 2006. Net sales for the fourth qu
Quiksilver Shuffles Management as Mariette Departs
Quiksilver, Inc. reported that Robert McKnight has resumed his role as president of Quiksilver, Inc. and remains both chairman of the board and CEO. Additionally, Bernard Mariette resigned from his position as president and as a director of the company in
Polarpak Partners with Oakley and Ogio
Polarpak has partnered with Oakley and Ogio for 2008. Polarpak will supply its patented and patent pending MOFLOW pressurized bladders in one model for Oakley’s hydration packs and another model for Ogio’s new surf duffel bag collection…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Shifts Schedule By a Day
Following recommendations from manufacturers due to a tight move-in schedule, Outdoor Retailer has changed the dates of the upcoming Outdoor Retailer Summer Market from Thursday, Aug. 7 to Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008 to Friday, Aug. 8 to Monday, Aug. 11, 2008..
Nautilus to Move Winnipeg Call Center to Vancouver
Nautilus, Inc. will consolidate direct sales call centers serving North America, resulting in the transition of a call center in Winnipeg to the company's headquarters in Vancouver, Wash. The transition will eliminate about 40 positions in Winnipeg a
Sport-Haley Swings to Net Profit on 5% Sales Gain
Sport-Haley, Inc. reported fiscal second quarter net sales of fashion apparel, for the period ended December 31, 2007, increased 5% to $4.4 million from $4.2 million for the comparable three-month period in the prior fiscal year. Net sales of Top-Flite br
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