The CPSC and Time Sport International are recalling about 18,000 Time RXS Titan Carbon, RXS Carbon, RXS, and RXE Bicycle Pedals. The pedal's bearing cap can fail causing the pedal to come off the bicycle…
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Coleman Sales Slip on Lack of Hurricane Season…
Jarden Corporation, parent company to Coleman, reported that net sales for the third quarter increased 10% to $1.0 billion compared to $938 million for the same period in the previous year. Sales in the Outdoor Solutions division, which includes Coleman,
Thule’s Organic Growth and Acquisitions Boost Earnings
For the first nine months of 2006, Thule reported a 25.7% increase in sales to SEK2,998 million ($401.8 mm) from SEK2,384 million ($327.5 mm) last year. On an organic basis, the company reported a 9.5% sales increase for the period. During the period, Thu
Columbia Sees Margins Impact Bottom Line in Q3, But Company Lifts Guidance…
While Columbia Sportswear saw a high-single-digit decline in their net income during the third quarter, the impact was not as bad as internal projections at the company initially anticipated, thanks to stronger than expected margins at Mountain Hardwear,
MacGregor Golf Names VP of Marketing – North America
MacGregor Golf Company named Robert Johnson as vice president of marketing, North America. For the past 4 years, Robert was the director of marketing for Taylor-Made-adidas Golf (TMAG)…
American Skiing Co. Shrinks Net Loss in 2006
American Skiing company reported total consolidated revenue of $307.8 million for fiscal 2006, compared with $276.5 million for fiscal 2005. On a GAAP basis, net loss attributable to common stockholders for fiscal 2006 was $65.7 million, or $2.07 per basi
Nike and FC Barcelona Extend Relationship Through 2013
NIKE, Inc. and Futbol Club Barcelona, popularly known as Barca, have signed a new five-year agreement for approximately $189 million (euro 150 million) plus bonuses and royalties, which extends their relationship through 2013. The agreement also includes
Brunswick Q3 Sales Dip; Earning Slump 38.8%
For the third quarter Brunswick Corporation reported a 1% decrease in net sales to $1.34 billion, down from $1.35 billion last year. Net earnings from continuing operations totaled $50.4 million, or 54 cents per diluted share, down 38.8% from $82.4 millio
Fox River Names Chief Environmental Officer
Fox River Mills has named Becky Lessard Chief Environmental Officer. Lessard has been with Fox River since 1982 and was most recently vice president of finance & administration.
For the past 20 years, Lessard has led the sustainability team a
Genesco Names Dennis as President and COO
Robert J. Dennis, current COO of Genesco Inc., has added president of the company to his title. In addition, Dennis was elected a director of Genesco. Dennis was named executive vice president and chief operating officer of Genesco in October 2005. He had
West Marine Q3 Income Drops on Store Closing Costs
West Marine, Inc. reported net sales of $195.6 million for the third quarter, an increase of 3.7% from net sales of $188.6 million for the same period last year. In addition, comparable store sales increased 2.4% for the quarter. Net income was down 80.0%
adidas Launches MLS Marketing Campaign
adidas launched a new interactive marketing campaign titled 'MLS Mash-up' centered around the 2006 Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup playoffs. Produced by EVB, the MLS Mash-up campaign pairs each MLS playoff team with a local
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Columbia Sales Up Double-Digits; Net Down 9.3%
Columbia Sportswear Company saw net sales increase 10.8% to $454.1 million for the third quarter from $409.8 million for the same period last year. Net income for the quarter decreased 9.3%to $60.3 million from $66.5 million last year. Compared to the thi
Wolverine Names General Counsel and Secretary
Wolverine World Wide named Kenneth A. Grady as its new general counsel and secretary. Grady is stepping into the role after James D. Zwiers was promoted to president of Hush Puppies U.S. Ken will report directly to Stephen L. Gulis Jr., executive vice pr
Nike Taps Lane to Head Running Business
Nike appointed Leslie Lane as the head of its global running business. Lane will report to Trevor Edwards, Vice President of Global Brand and Category Management, who reports to Denson…
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