Among sports and recreation activities with 10 million or more participants, tennis experienced the highest growth rate in 2007, according to the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Data contained in NSGA’s annual “Sports Participation – Series I
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
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Industrial Revolution Acquires Pedco
Industrial Revolution has purchased Pedco, a manufacturer of compact tripods, window clamps and other camera/optical supports and accessories. Pedco joins UCO Candle Lanterns, UCO MightyLites, and Play and Freeze Ice Cream Makers in the family of in-house
Report: Nike to Replace Adidas as Yankees Sponsor
According to the Sports Business Journal, Nike and the New York Yankees have agreed in principle to a five-year sponsorship agreement to begin in 2009, the team’s first in the new Yankee Stadium. Adidas has been sponsoring the Yankees for the last 11 year
Report: Columbia Cuts Headquarters Staff
Columbia Sportswear has cut an undisclosed number of positions at its Portland headquarters through layoffs and voluntary buyouts. Speaking to The Oregonian, Columbia spokesman John Fread said the reduction didn't account for a substantial share of t
Wolverine World Wide Names Corporate Controller
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael D. Stornant to the position of corporate controller. In his new role, Stornant will be directly responsible for the oversight of the company's European and Canadian financial operations,
Honeywell Acquires Norcross Safety Products
Honeywell completed its acquisition of Norcross Safety Products L.L.C., a manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), for approximately $1.2 billion. Norcross owns several shoe brands in the work, hunting and outdoor space. These include Ranger,
Report: Le Coq Pulls Out of U.S.
Le Coq Sportif, the French sportswear brand, will close its Portland-based North American subsidiary effective immediately, according to a report in The Oregonian. The closure comes less than a year after Le Coq leased offices in Portland and three months
Sport Chek Launches
Sport Chek, a corporate banner of The Forzani Group Ltd, launched their biggest experiential contest to date, the “Live the Power of Sport Contest” at LivethePowerofSport.ca. This online contest offers chances for customers to win the grand prize of one o
New Era Cap Signs Deal with Perfect Game USA
New Era Cap signed an agreement to have Perfect Game USA (PG), the world's largest baseball scouting report service, become a national dealer for the company. PG will concentrate its efforts on providing New Era caps to high level travel, tournament
Spyder Names EVP of Global Strategy and Marketing
Gary De Bay has been named Executive Vice President of Global Strategy and Marketing for Spyder Active Sports after serving the brand on a consultant level since November 2007. De Bay will be responsible for global brand strategy and marketing for the Spy
Brown Shoe to Make Fergie Shoes
Brown Shoe and Fergie have signed a deal to make a shoe line under the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress's name. Plans for the launch of Fergie footwear include a dedicated web site and personal appearances…
Steve and Barry Launches Surf and Skate Line
Legendary surfer Laird Hamilton teamed up with Steve & Barry's to launch the WONDERWALL collection, a surf and skate apparel line for men that debuts May 15. The 165-item WONDERWALL collection will be sold exclusively at all Steve & Barry's loca
Steve and Barry Launches Surf and Skate Line
Legendary surfer Laird Hamilton teamed up with Steve & Barry's to launch the WONDERWALL collection, a surf and skate apparel line for men that debuts May 15. The 165-item WONDERWALL collection will be sold exclusively at all Steve & Barry's loca
Sport-Haley Suffers 10% Q3 Sales Decline
Sport-Haley, Inc. said net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2008, were $4.74 million, a decrease of 10%, from $5.3 million for the comparable three-month period in the prior fiscal year.
Profits at Nordstrom Slide 24.2%
Nordstrom Inc reported a lower quarterly net profit due to lower sales in what the company called a “challenging retail environment.” First-quarter net profit came to $119 million, or 54 cents a share, compared with $157 million, or 60 cents a share, a ye
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