A 12-member civil jury has rejected claims that San Rafael, Calif.-based Dynacraft BSC Inc. and Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. knowingly sold bicycles with defective front-wheel quick-release mechanisms. The jury's verdict followed a ci
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Habana Joe Names Athletic Relations Liaison
Habana Joe Trading Company named former Major League baseball player, Ralph Citarella, as its Athletic Relations Liaison. Mr. Citarella will be working closely with Joe Gere, founder and president of Habana Joe, to create a golf apparel line that will inc
Forum and Special Blend Partner with L-R-G for ’06 Collection
Forum Snowboards and Special Blend entered into an exclusive partnership with urban-influenced lifestyle brand, L-R-G Clothing. This unique collaboration will yield a collection of limited-edition products for the 2006 season including a co-branded Forum
LaCrosse Looks to Move to Portland
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. signed an agreement with the Portland Development Commission (PDC) for a loan and grant package worth $750,000 to assist in bringing the company's corporate headquarters and the Danner distribution center to the City of Portla
adibok Integration Moves Along Quickly…
adidas Group Chairman and CEO Herbert Hainer played it safe during a recent presentation at WSA as he reviewed progress in the integration of the recently-acquired Reebok business into the adidas structure. As Sports Executive Weekly reported last
adidas Strikes Deal with Liverpool FC
In another move last week, adidas went public with its sponsorship deal that sees the brand become the official sportswear to Liverpool Football Club, commencing this July. adidas had the Liverpool deal from 1985 through 1996 before losing out to Reebok
Coleman Posts Q4 Loss; Continues with New Strategy…
Jarden Corporation more than quadrupled their top line thanks to several acquisitions over the past year, including its new Outdoor Solutions segment, which is comprised almost entirely of Coleman and its sub-brands.
Coleman contributed roughly $125 mill
Nautilus Re-aligns Company into Three Business Units…
Nautilus, Inc. has re-aligned its leadership structure into three separate business units – Fitness Equipment, International Equipment, and Fitness Apparel. As previously reported in SEW_0606, the company appointed leaders in manufacturing and operations
SGMA Once Again Opposes PEP Funding Cut Proposal…
President Bush released his proposed $2.77 trillion budget for fiscal 2007. Unfortunately, just as he did last year, the President once again recommended the elimination of the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) by 2008.
The 2007 budget prop
Sport Haley Receives $173,000 in Lawsuit Settlement…
Sport-Haley, Inc. entered into a settlement agreement to resolve all pending claims between the company and its former auditors. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement and a sharing agreement between Sport-Haley and its director and officer lia
Golf Galaxy Sees the Acquisition of The Golfworks Expanding Footprint…
Golf Galaxy, Inc. expects that its planned acquisition of The GolfWorks, one of the golf industry's sources for golf club components, clubmaking tools and supplies, and technical information, will have a positive effect on its retail store productivi
Royal Precision Looking at Investor Options…
Royal Associates, Inc., which now owns 100% of Royal Precision, Inc. said it is “seeking strategic alternatives to increase shareholder value.” Royal Associates took the maker of golf club shafts and grips private in 2003. The company said it has subst
Russell Corp Spends the Last of Acquisition Gains in Fourth Quarter; It’s All Organic Now….
Russell Corporation looked to the inclusion of the Brooks Sports business in the fourth quarter to provide all of the top-line gains for the period and also looked to tax benefits related to the shift of more business to lower tax countries for a nice boo
Gift Cards Boost January Retail…
The holiday season extended into January for many retailers, as consumers flooded the stores with gift cards in-hand ready to take advantage of clearance sales.
According to retail sales results released by the U.S. Commerce Department, retail industry s
Baden Sports Sues Molten Over Alleged Patent Infringement…
Baden Sports, Inc. has filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in Seattle, WA for patent infringement against Molten USA accusing Molten of making and selling “dual cushion” basketballs that duplicate a patented design developed by Baden in the mid-90’s.
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