Hanesbrands Inc. said it remains committed to achieving double-digit growth for diluted EPS, excluding extraordinary items, for the next three to five years. The company said that a year from now, it “may narrow [its] annual EPS growth goal” to the 15% to
Author: Teresa Hartford
Teresa Hartford
Editorial & Creative Director | SGB Media
teresa@sgbonline.com | 704.651.5741
SSL Reports 10% Attendance Growth at Winter Sports Market
Sports Specialists Limited reported a thriving and optimistic Winter Sports Market ’08. In addition to experiencing very high retailer turnout, SSL observed a positive show climate, fruitful management and buyer meetings, excellent supplier participation
H20 Audio Adds Laird Hamilton to Board
H2O Audio has added Laird Hamilton to its Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, Hamilton will be strategically guiding the company with marketing its brand and developing its next generation of surf/music products…
Dick’s SG Adds Maxfli to Private Brands Stable
TaylorMade-adidas Golf has sold off its Maxfli and related trademarks to Dick's Sporting Goods. The Noodle trademark and all golf ball patents will remain with TaylorMade-adidas Golf. The sale took effect February 11, 2008. Financial details will be
Feel Golf Named Official Wedge of IPT
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…
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
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal