Outdoor Industry Association and Nielsen Business Media (NBM), parent company of Outdoor Retailer, have entered a 15-year strategic alliance that will boost efforts to ensure the long term success and growth of the $289 billion outdoor industry. Outdoor R
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Gramicci Adds to Design Team
Gramicci continues to deepen its design team with the addition of Natalie Sichko, formerly with Perry Ellis International, as associate designer for women’s…
Puma Extends Ghana Football Association Deal
PUMA and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) entered a multi-year extension of their successful partnership through the 2014 FIFA World Cup. PUMA will be the Official Supplier of The Black Stars and all its associated teams including the Men’s ‘A’, ‘B’,
Cleveland Golf Sells FIDRA Brand
Cleveland Golf has sold FIDRA, the golf apparel company formerly owned by Quiksilver, Inc., to Goodtimes International Co., Ltd., which has since changed names to FIDRA Co., Ltd. Quiksilver entered the golf apparel business in 2001 after purchasing the F
Callaway Expects Double-Digit Sales Growth for 2007
Callaway Golf Company expects net sales for fiscal 2007 will increase approximately 10 percent to a record $1.125 billion with corresponding earnings per diluted share of 79 cents to 81 cents. For fiscal 2006, the company reported net sales of $1.018 bill
Volcom Lowers Q4 Guidance; To Acquire Electric Visual
Volcom, Inc. expects to realize fourth quarter revenues in the range of $67 million to $68 million with earnings per diluted share of approximately 29 cents to 30 cents. Previously, the company stated it expected total revenues to be between $70 million a
Brunswick Contracts Out Bowling Pin Production
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards will shift bowling pin production from its Antigo, WI facility to contract manufacturer, QubicaAMF, resulting in the immediate closure of the Antigo facility. Closing the Antigo plant is expected to result in charges of appro
Adidas Extends A.C. Milan Deal; Nike Nears Same With Inter Milan
Adidas and A.C. Milan have extened their sponsorship deal until the end of 2017. Under the new agreement adidas will also design, produce, distribute and promote a wide range of non-sport related A.C. Milan merchandising articles. Meanwhile, according to
Adidas Extends A.C. Milan Deal; Nike Nears Same With Inter Milan
Adidas and A.C. Milan have extended their sponsorship deal until the end of 2017. Under the new agreement adidas will also design, produce, distribute and promote a wide range of non-sport related A.C. Milan merchandise. Meanwhile, according to published
Dick’s Sporting Goods Names Colombo as Vice Chairman
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. will see William J. Colombo assume the role of vice chairman effective February 2, 2008, the end of Dick's fiscal year. He will step down from his current role as president and COO. Mr. Colombo's responsibilities
NBA: Garnett and Celtics Lead Holiday Sales
The NBA reports that The Boston Celtics and the team's All-Star forward Kevin Garnett are the hottest selling merchandise and jerseys, respectively for the league at the NBA Store in New York City and online at NBAStore.com for the holiday season. Th
Fairway and Greene Names Clark as VP of Sales
Fairway & Greene has appointed Jeff Clark as VP of sales effective January 14, 2008. Mr. Clark will be responsible for overseeing the company's overall golf sales operation for the United States. He will report directly to Fairway & Greene President,
Quiksilver Decreases Q1 Guidance; Rossignol Sale Possible
Quiksilver, Inc. decreased its fiscal first quarter earnings expectations to a loss of 9 cents to 12 cents per share, down from earlier guidance of a small loss. In addition, following the sale of Cleveland Golf in December 2007, the company is reviewing
Factory Design Labs Names President
Tracy McInnes has been promoted to president of Factory Design Labs. She will be responsible for overseeing the agency's internal client-facing departments including Creative Services, Interactive Services, Marketing Services, Production Services and
Joe’s Sports and Outdoor Taps Bass Pro for New Prez/CEO
Joe’s Sports & Outdoor has named Hal Smith as the new president & CEO of the company. Mr. Smith has also been appointed as a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Smith succeeds Norm Daniels, a 42-year veteran of the company, who will continue t
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