OnBoard Outfitters is launching its OnBoard Baby line at MAGICkids at the MAGIC Marketplace. OnBoard Baby is introducing a full line of baby carriers and diaper bags incorporating its patent-pending performance and adventure-tested fabrics NeoClene and Lu
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SGMA Opposes 2nd Annual PEP Budget Cuts
Just as he did last year, the President has recommended the elimination of the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) by 2008. The 2007 budget proposes only $26.4 million for PEP, the amount needed to fund previously-awarded, multi-year PEP grant
NSGA: Mid-Atlantic Sporting Goods Sales Up 24.8% Since 1997
According to the NSGA and the U.S. Census Bureau, the Mid-Atlantic states are seeing slightly larger growth in sporting goods store sales than the rest of the country as a whole. In the Middle Atlantic states (NJ, NY, PA), overall sporting goods store sal
Brine Signs Clemens to Soccer RandD Team
Brine, Inc. signed an agreement with Mandy Clemens to join the Brine Soccer R&D Team. The 27-year-old San Diego native and Santa Clara University graduate will be prominently featured in Brine advertising, including their “Find Your Game” campaign. In add
Hurley Names New Skate Marketing Manager
Hurley added Aaron Astorga as Skate Marketing Manager to its team of professionals. As such, Astorga will manage the skate team and all athletic development, media, events, and promotions related to the company’s athlete roster including skate, BMX, MotoX
Tod Swank, Owner of Tum Yeto, Acquires Watson Laminates
Watson Laminates has been acquired by Tod Swank, founder and owner of Tum Yeto, Inc., home of Foundation Skateboards, Toy Machine Bloodsucking Skateboard Company, Dekline Footware and Apparel, Pig Wood and Wheels, Ruckus Trucks and Deathbox Skateboards. T
Tennis Federation Pres Elected to IOC
ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti was elected to the International Olympic Committee
during the 118th Session held in Turin, Italy on 10 February 2006 ahead of the XX Olympic
Winter Games.
Ricci Bitti has been President of the International Tennis Feder
Globe Reviewing Business; Utilizes Sage Group for Process
Globe International will undertake a detailed review of the business and brand assets designed to improve shareholder value. Globe has appointed investment bankers, the Sage Group based in Los Angeles, to provide advice during this process. The Chief Exec
Skechers Expects Strong Q4; Raises Guidance
Skechers USA raised its guidance for fourth quarter 2005 revenues to the range of $220 million to $223 million, above the high-end of the company's previous guidance of $210 million to $220 million, and $1.003-$1.006 billion for the full year. The co
SEC Sends Wells Notice to Footstar
Footstar, Inc. received a Wells notice from the SEC in connection with the Commission's outstanding enforcement proceedings into the facts and circumstances that gave rise to the company's restatement of financial results from 1997 through 2002.
Cybex Sees Q4 Sales Jump 20%
Cybex International, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter 2005 increased 20% to $36.0 million from $29.9 million for the same period last year. For the full year, net sales were up 11% to $114.6 million, compared to net sales of $103.4 for 2004.
Buff Headwear Plans U.S. Warehouse; Launches U.S.-Specific Catalog
In a move that will allow Original Buff Headwear to be more responsive to its U.S. dealers as it expands the brand in North America, the Barcelona-based manufacturer of the world’s most versatile performance headwear will begin warehousing products in the
NGF: Weak December Prompts Nearly Flat Year for Rounds Played
Same-store rounds played in the U.S. were down 8.1% in the month for December from the same month's total last year. As a result, rounds finished the year down 0.1%. Private clubs were down 1% for the year while public courses broke into positive ter
NRF: Ports Operating Smoothly; Projected Growth Causes Worries
In the middle of the slow season for container imports, the nation’s major retail container ports are operating without congestion but could face challenges ahead, according to the February Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation an
Brine Sponsors First 4 Lacrosse Tournament
Brine, Inc. will be the official lacrosse equipment and lacrosse apparel sponsor for the 2nd Annual First 4 Lacrosse Invitational. A supporter of the inaugural First 4, Brine has inked a two-year deal with sports marketing and event management leader, Pan
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