Sales and marketing veteran Michael O’Bright has joined Montreal's Redstone Apparel Group to head the company’s North American corporate promotional division. Montreal-based Redstone is the parent company for Firethorn Golf, as well as other performa
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Nike Extends NFL Footwear Agreement
The National Football League has extended its agreement with Nike for the sporting goods giant to continue as an authorized supplier of NFL footwear. An NFL partner since 1995, Nike will continue to supply NFL players with branded footwear for use in game
Big 5 Posts 42nd Consecutive Quarterly Comps Increase
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation saw net sales increase $13.7 million, or 6.9%, to $211.8 million for the second quarter from net sales of $198.1 million last year. Same store sales increased 2.9%, representing the company's 42nd consecutive quarter
Pacific Sunwear Sees Income Drop in Q2
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported total sales for the second quarter of $313.7 million, an increase of 1.5% from $309.1 million last year. Second quarter net earnings were 14 cents per diluted share, down from 28 cents per share last year. Net
G.I. Joe’s Names Vendor; Rep of Year
Recognizing a successful partnership and dedication to provide high quality footwear to running enthusiasts throughout the Pacific Northwest, G.I. Joe’s named Asics, Inc. of Irvine, California as its 2006 Vendor of the Year. In addition, Doug Williams of
Broder Bros. Posts Net Loss in Tough Q2
Broder Bros. reported second quarter net sales of $259.5 million, down 1.0% from $262.1 million last year. Income from operations for the second quarter 2006 was $9.3 million compared to $12.2 million for second quarter 2005. Second quarter 2006 net los
Tecnica Taps Post to Run Nordica Apparel
The Tecnica Group appointed Bill Post as President and CEO of Nordica Apparel. Post, a 30-
year veteran of the outdoor/winter clothing industry, successfully managed Nordica
Skiwear through the 1990’s before becoming president of Sport Obermeyer in 2000..
Hibbett Lowers Q2 DEPS Guidance on 11% Sales Jump
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. net sales for the second quarter increased 11.0% to $104.4 million from $94.0 million for last year's quarter. Comparable store sales increased 0.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Based on these sales results, the
Collegiate Pacific Expects Q4 Net Loss; Proposes Sport Supply Acquisition
Collegiate Pacific both release preliminary results for Q4 and the fiscal year and offered to purchase the remaining shares of Sport Supply Group for $8.80 per share. Regarding Q406 preliminary results, the company currently expects to report revenues of
Asics First Quarter Rides International Strength
For the first quarter ending June 30, Asics Corp. saw net sales increase 21.3% to ¥51.7 billion ($452.8 million) from ¥42.6 billion ($396.5 million) last year. Overall international sales increased 36.6% to ¥32.6 billion ($288.1 million) from ¥23.9 billio
Speedo Signs 4-year Supplier Agreement with USA Triathlon
Speedo has signed a four-year agreement with USA Triathlon to become its official swimwear, uniform, and competition apparel through 2009. The brand will be worn by Team USA triathletes at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, expanding Speedo’s presence at the Olym
Urban Expositions Forms ‘International Golf Gathering’
Urban Expositions has formed the “International Golf Gathering,” an invitation only annual trade show designed to meet the changing business needs of the golf industry’s leading international suppliers and buyers. As the first and only show of its kind i
Garmin Picks Up New European HQ
Garmin Europe, Ltd., a division of Garmin Ltd., has signed a contract to purchase a new facility to serve as the company's European headquarters for distribution, marketing, and product support. The facility is located in Southampton, England on a 12
Egeck Leaves VF Outdoor; Gatto Takes Over
VF Corporation has named Dave Gatto President of its Outdoor Americas coalition. Gatto previously served as President of the Reef brand, which VF acquired in 2005. VF also announced that John Wilson, Vice President of Domestic Sales and Apparel for Reef,
Golf Town Q2 Sales Jump 14.7%; Comps Up 4.7%
In the second quarter of fiscal 2006, Golf Town total sales grew to CA$82.1 million ($73.1 mm), an increase of 14.7% over the CA$71.6 million ($57.6 mm) recorded for the comparable period in 2005. The growth in sales was largely attributable to the additi
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