Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported third quarter 2007 revenue totaled $310.2 million, a 3.8% increase over third quarter 2006 revenue of $298.9 million. Net income for the quarter amounted to $29.5 million, up 12.8% from $26.1 million in the year-ago qua
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Reebok Service Departments to Move to New Adidas HQ in SC
The adidas Group will be relocating certain Reebok brand service functions in the spring of 2008, including the Customer Service, Credit and Collections, Accounts Receivable and Customer Compliance departments, to the new adidas Group facilities under con
Ecco Named ‘Best New Supplier’ By NGBA
Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO was named “Best New Supplier” of 2007 by the National Golf Buyers Association (NGBA) during the group's annual Order Writing Conference at The Woodlands, Texas…
Baden Wins $8.1 mm in Infringement Case Against Molten
Baden Sports, Inc. received an $8.1 million judgment in a federal case brought against Molten Corporation and Molten USA. The jury found that Molten willfully infringed Baden’s patent on Cushion Control Technology and that Molten had intentionally falsely
Scott Names Marketing and Team Coordinator for Wintersports
Scott has added Kevin Kruse to its marketing department as the new marketing and team coordinator for the wintersport division. Kruse comes to Scott from Matchstick Productions in Crested Butte, CO. After almost nine years in Crested Butte, Kruse now ca
Sierra Designs Names Director of Product Development
Sierra Designs named product design veteran Melodie Miller as director of product development and merchandising for Sierra Designs and Ultimate Direction. Miller brings nearly three decades of freelance and in-house design and development of technical and
GBMI Names Sales Directors for NOMASS, Kids
Global Brand Marketing Inc. has appointed Mike Balzer as director of sales for NOMASS, and Rob Burrus as director of sales for the GBMI Kids division. Both sales executives will each have a sales force for their respective divisions and will be reporting
Orange 21 Responds to Thesis: No Plans to Sell
In response to the letter issued by Thesis Capital Management late last week, Orange 21 co-chairmen of the board, Mark Simo and John Pound, sent a pair of letters, one to Thesis and the other to the company's “friends and constituents” saying that t
Accolade Group Adds Several Brands to Distribution List
Accolade Group has been appointed as the exclusive North American Distributor for Besson Ski Wear and Briko Ski and Cycling products. Accolade Group will be responsible for the 2008 autumn/winter shipping season. Accolade Group has also been appointed th
Brooks Appoints Team Sales Manager
Brooks Sports, Inc. has hired Charlie Wilson as team sales manager. His major responsibilities include driving the team sales efforts, developing successful sales programs with individual team dealers, and working with the external sales force to provide
Mall Promotions Take Toll on Q2 Retail Results…
The weak mall environment that dominated sporting goods retail in the first quarter persisted through the second as retailers in turn looked to generate sales and lower inventories through promotions and clearances. In addition, the shifting calendar that
Forzani Sees BTS Comp Gain…
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported improved sales and flat margins for the fiscal 2008 “Back to School” selling season. Retail system sales for the seven-week period ended September 16, 2007 increased 4.9% over the same period last year. Overall same store s
NGF: Golf Rounds Down 2.7% in August
The National Golf Foundation is reporting that rounds played in the U.S. in the month of August decreased 2.7% compared to the same month last year. As a result, the year-to-date figure is down 0.8% through August, though the premium public segment is sli
The Tour of America Could Really Become a Reality…
A new bicycle race that will cross the United States is being organized by Aqu, Inc., an NC based sports marketing company. “The Tour of America” will cover approximately 4,000 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, with 27 stages held during
L.L. Bean Sees Strong Selling Season in Spring…
L.L. Bean’s spring season, which closed August 31, ended with an 8% increase in sales over last spring on strong performances in all channels: retail, catalog and web. Management said that both sales and profitability were “near record levels” for the sea
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