Nautilus Posts Q3 Loss; Puts Pearl iZUMi on Sales Block

Nautilus reported that net sales for the third quarter decreased 16% to $134.0 million from $159.6 million for the corresponding period last year, down 16%. Net loss for the third quarter was $13.3 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, compared to incom

Mountain High Hosiery Changes Name; Signs Pony License

Mountain High Hosiery has changed its name to Mountain High Knitwear. The change reflects the company’s strategy to expand and grow its licensed and proprietary businesses, including entering the accessory market and adding knitwear items. In addition, t

First FIFA Store Set to Open in Singapore

The first Official FIFA Store is scheduled to open its doors on January 9, 2008 in the new Terminal Three at Singapore’s Changi airport. Global Brands Group has teamed up with Nuance-Watson (Singapore) to operate the inaugural Official FIFA Store. Under t

Coghlan’s Names National Sales Manager for Canada

Coghlan’s Ltd. has appointed Karl Gislason as Canadian National Sales Manager. Gislason will be focused on managing and directing all current Canadian agents as it relates to expanding Coghlan’s presence throughout the country…

Aerotech Expands Pacific Rim Distribution

Aerotech Golf has significantly expanded distribution in the Pacific Rim by recently adding five new distributors. Now supplying Aerotech golf shafts throughout the Asian market are: Big Fish Innovative Technology of Singapore; Golf National Pty Ltd. of Q

Etonic Names GM for Bowling

Etonic Worldwide named industry veteran David Ozio as general manager of the Bowling Division. Ozio comes to Etonic with more than 20 years of experience in the bowling industry. Prior to Etonic, Ozio worked for the Dexter Bowling Division in a number of

Gildan Closes Prewett Acquisition

Gildan Activewear Inc. has completed the acquisition of V.I. Prewett & Son, Inc., effective October 15, 2007. Gildan previously announced on September 18, 2007 that it had entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the capital stock of Prewett…

Illinois State Study Finds Metal Bats As Safe As Wood

In the first ever high school baseball field test comparing wood bats to non-wood bats, a group of researchers from Illinois State University have concluded that non-wood bats are just as safe as wood bats. The study also found that wood bats reduce hitt

REI Replaces Climbing Walls with Community Building…

REI's newly-opened Boulder prototype was designed as a testament to the potential of green building, but it also left something behind: the rock climbing wall. In its place is an elevated community center – a first for REI. The 2,000-square foot area