Element 21 Golf Sees Robust Q4 Revenues

Element 21 Golf Company, the Toronto-based manufacturer of Scandium Alloy golf and fishing equipment, expects to report record 2008 fiscal fourth quarter revenue, for the period ended June 30, 2008, as a result of strong sales of its golf and fishing equi

Columbia Stops Counterfeiters in India

Columbia Sportswear Company said that in May, it was granted a preliminary injunction in India against a group of retailers, manufacturers and franchisees that were illegally producing and selling counterfeit apparel featuring a number of Columbia brands.

Cramer Products Acquires Active Ankle

Cramer Products Inc. has acquired Active Ankle Systems Inc. of Louisville, Ky. Terms were not disclosed. Active Ankle is a manufacturer of ankle braces used by professional and amateur athletes of all ages. For the present, Active Ankle will continue to o

Izod Sponsors IndyCar, Firestone Indy Lights

Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation brand IZOD has been named official apparel of the IndyCar and Firestone Indy Lights motor-racing series’, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Under a deal signed between PVH and the Indy Racing League, governing body for t

Izod Sponsors IndyCar, Firestone Indy Lights

Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation brand IZOD has been named official apparel of the IndyCar and Firestone Indy Lights motor-racing series’, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Under a deal signed between PVH and the Indy Racing League, governing body for t

Puma Extends Agreement with Dobotex for Socks Outside U.S.

Puma has extended a long-term licensing contract for socks by PUMA with Dutch company Dobotex, the current manufacturer of PUMA socks, as of January 1, 2009. The new licensing deal excludes the United States. In addition, PUMA and Dobotex signed a new lic

Patent Ruling Supports Titleist

Acushnet Co. won a victory last week in its ongoing fight against Callaway Golf for the right to continue to manufacture its Titleist Pro V1 golf balls. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which has been reexamining the patents in the dispute since Janu

Golfsmith Names Allen to Board

Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. appointed Robert E. Allen to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders. In addition to serving as a Director, Allen has also been appointed to the Audit Committee

Asics Launches Music Promotion

Asics America Corp recently launched a digital music card promotion to build brand awareness among teenage athletes. Promotional Currency, a marketing strategies firm that specializes in innovative digital entertainment promotions, recently teamed with Ir

Pre-registration 12% Ahead for Health+Fitness Expo

Health+Fitness Business (HFB), a division of Nielsen Business Media, announced that preliminary figures for its mid July fitness trade show indicate individual store pre-registration is ahead by 12 percent compared to the same time as last year. In additi

Lands’ End Exec Becomes Under Armour President

Under Armour, Inc. announced the appointment of David McCreight to the position of president. McCreight, most recently president of Lands' End, will report directly to Kevin Plank and will be responsible for developing and executing the long-term str

VF Corp. Raises Q2 Guidance

VF Corp., the parent of The North Face, JanSport, Eastpak, Vans and Reef, says it may beat second quarter profit guidance because of stronger earnings from operations and a tax benefit. The company said its profit could exceed the 80 cents per share it pr

Timbuk2 Goes Live on CenterStone’s iVendix Platform

CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced that Timbuk2 is now “live” on the company’s iVendix software application. iVendix provides Timbuk2 with a business-to-business (B2B) on-line ordering solution for their retail dealers and sales reps. Dealers and sa

Rab Hires Southwest Rep

Rab, the British manufacturer of technical mountaineering garments, gear and accessories, announced the hiring of Ed Sampson of Tenaya Group as the Southwest U.S. sales representative…