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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Teresa Hartford
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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
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
ATTA Reports Doubled Membership in Past Year
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) reports that its membership is on the rise, more than doubling in the trailing 12-month period to over 480. Additionally, in its third annual Adventure Travel World Summit being held October 4-7, 2007, in Whis
Forzani Posts Flat BTS Comps
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. Corporate same store
Bonfit Acquires Brush-t Outright
Bonfit America, Inc. has acquired the worldwide manufacturing, marketing and distribution rights to the Brush-t, the bristle brush plastic golf tee. Bonfit, which previously held distribution rights throughout North America, has acquired the product outr
PAHR Fairway Essentials to Launch 18 RED Bag Line
The creators of PAHR Fairway Essentials plan to introduce 18 RED, a new, aggressively designed golf and lifestyle gear bag brand. 18 RED is scheduled to debut in January 2008 at the annual PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. 18 RED will operate from
Yue Yuen 9-Mo’s Revenue Jumps 10.2%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited saw total turnover rise year-on-year by 10.2% to approximately $3.02 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2007. Profit attributable to equity holders of the company increased year-on year-by 5.7% to approximat
Bag Boy Names Sales Rep of the Year
Dynamic Brands, the Parent Company for The Bag Boy Company and AMF Golf, named Pat Mason, who handles Bag Boy/AMF sales in the Wisconsin region as the 2007 Sales Representative of The Year for both The Bag Boy Company and AMF Golf respectively…
Finish Line Posts Q2 Net Loss on Paiva Closure Charge
The Finish Line, Inc. recorded a net loss of $1.8 million for the second quarter ended September 1, 2007, after net income of $9.9 million in the year-ago quarter. In diluted earnings per share terms, the company experienced a loss of 4 cents per diluted
Puma Names Caroti as Chief Commercial Officer
PUMA named Stefano Caroti (44) to take on responsibility for the new function of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and will appoint him as a Member of the PUMA Board of Management as of August, 2008. In addition, as of January 1st, 2008 Antonio Bertone (35),
Bonds’ 756* Ball to be Branded
Mark Ecko's vote to determine the fate of Barry Bonds' 756th home run ball finished at midnight this morning with 47% of voters deciding the ball should be sent to Cooperstown branded with an asterisk. 34% of voters felt the ball should be sent
Orage Names Director of U.S. Sales
Orage has expanded its sales department appointing Beth Steele as the new director of U.S. sales. Steele's extensive sales experience makes her well equipped to meet the needs of Orage and its parent company, Coalision who recently expanded their U.S
Global Brands Group Taps Seardel Investment for World Cup Line
Global Brands Group has signed up Seardel Investment Corporation Limited to create official licensed clothing bearing the 2010 FIFA World Cup Mark. This deal enables retailers across South Africa to carry a wide range of 2010 FIFA World Cup merchandise,
CW-X Taps Retail Parnters in Mexico and the UK
The Wacoal Sports Science Corporation (WSSC), makers of CW-X® Conditioning Wear, have appointed exclusive retailers in Deportes Marti Mexico and Snow and Rock Sports in the United Kingdom, making the brand available in those countries for the first time.
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