Jim Kaiser and Chuck Joy, two new England paddle sports independent reps have come together to form C-J Rep, LLC Sales Agency. Together they will cover the six New England states, and will represent Malone Auto Racks, NeoSport, Hyper Flex, and the Legacy
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SSL Adds New Stockholders at Annual Board Meeting…
The Sports Specialists Limited Board voted in four new official stockholders, increasing the collective bargaining clout to $300 million, 150+ storefronts and 55 unique retailers across North America. Geiger’s Ski & Sport Haus from Chagrin, OH, owned by G
BOB Trailers Files Complaint Against Baby Jogger…
BOB Trailers, Inc. has filed a complaint against Baby Jogger for Trade Dress infringement. The suit was filed on June 14, 2007 in Idaho District Court. The complaint alleges that Baby Jogger made a conscious choice to develop their ATS stroller (right) to
Guest Editorial: The Future We Make…
There is a disturbance in the outdoor space. A fissure to some, but more likely, it’s nothing more than an inevitable ripple of the widespread and contagious greening of the industry. It’s a result of folks connecting the dots to figure out what all this
Yue Yuen Sees Balanced Growth Across Most Business Segments…
Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd, which manufactures footwear for many major athletic brands, saw its biggest growth come in its casual/outdoor footwear and sports sandals categories in its second quarter ended March 31. Overall Q2 revenues rose 11.9% to $944.5 mi
Joe’s Names Rep and Vendor of the Year
Joe’s Sports & Outdoor named manufacturer’s representative Scott Sims of HO Sports/Hyperlite as the company’s 2007 Manufacturer’s Representative of the Year and Columbia Sportswear of Portland, Oregon as its 2007 Vendor of the Year…
Don’t Take My Bat Away’ Launches New Jersey Chapter
As the New Jersey Legislature considers legislation to ban the use of aluminum bats in baseball games from Little League to high school, a group of New Jersey residents is fighting back. The nation’s first chapter of the newly-formed “Don’t Take My Bat Aw
Teva Mountain Games Generate $4.6 Million
Organizers of the Teva Mountain Games released the results of an economic impact study conducted during the event, concluding that the five-day festival generated over $4.6 million in incremental revenue for the local economy. The sixth annual Teva Mounta
NGF Names VP in Charge of Business Development
NGF has named Gregory T.A. Nathan as vice president, with responsibility for business development within the consulting and research divisions. He will work with current and prospective clients, helping them to grow their businesses by leveraging NGF’s re
Globe Sells World Industries to i.e. distribution
Globe International has entered into an agreement for the sale of the World Industries brand to i.e. distribution, based in Newport Beach, CA. Completion of the transaction occurred on June 25, 2007, with the final consideration of $8 million expected to
Upper Deck Makes Offer to Acquire Topps Company
The Upper Deck Company through its direct wholly-owned subsidiary, UD Company, Inc., is commencing a cash tender offer today for all of the issued and outstanding shares of The Topps Company, Inc. common stock, par value $.01 per share, at a price of $10.
Yue Yuen First Half Turnover Increases 10.6%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited saw turnover and profit attributable to equity holders of the company increase year-on-year by respectively 10.6% to $1.90 billion and 0.8% to $169.6 million. Excluding accounting adjustments on two outstanding conve
SGMA Brings Spring Market to General Public Through ‘SMT’
The SGMA Spring Market was seen on TV by the general public from coast to coast through a Satellite Media Tour (SMT). In order to generate attention for the sporting goods industry, the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) conducted an SMT —
Pacific Outdoor Equipment to Distribute LAKEN Bottles
Pacific Outdoor Equipment will be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the European brand LAKEN, manufacturer of high quality aluminum and stainless steel drinking bottles. All support and customer service for LAKEN’s U.S. customers will be handled by Pacif
SSL Reports on Board Meeting; Adds New Members
Sports Specialists Limited approved new stockholders, record rebates, exciting and important initiatives, and ever increasing best practices at its June Board of Directors meeting. The specialty buying group added Geiger’s Ski & Sport Haus from Chagrin, O
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