True Temper Q4 Sales Climb 22.1%

True Temper Sports, Inc. reported sales for the fourth quarter increased 22.1%, to $29.5 million from the $24.2 million recorded during the fourth quarter of 2006. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter increased over 100%, to $6.7 million from $3.2 milli

NexCen Names CFO

NexCen Brands Inc., the owner of The Athlete's Foot, appointed Kenneth J. Hall as executive vice president, chief financial 0fficer and treasurer, effective March 25. He will be responsible for all aspects of the company's financial management a

New Era Partners with Korean Baseball Organization

New Era Cap Co., Inc. announced a three-year licensing agreement with the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) with the Lotte Giants and Samsung Lions the first KBO teams to don New Era on-field fitted caps for the 2008 season. The new deal, which will take

New Balance Promotes Heffernan and Preston

New Balance announced that Paul Heffernan will assume the newly created position of Vice President, Consumer Experiences for New Balance. Joe Preston, who will move over from his role as Executive Vice President – International to fill the position of Ex

Dick’s Partners with MLS

Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. reached an agreement to become the official sporting goods retailer of Major League Soccer as well as 10 of the league's 14 teams under terms of a restructured deal. Financial terms of the five-year agreement were not

Nike Reports Problems At China Factories

Nike Inc. said significant problems remain in working conditions in China and with managers there not meeting Nike's standards. The findings were contained in a supplement to its 05/06 corporate responsibility report released on its website earlier t

Reebok Pays $1MM Fine for Lead Jewelry

Reebok International will pay a record $1 million civil penalty to settle allegations that it imported and distributed charm bracelets that contained toxic levels of lead, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The agency said in March 2006, a

Dick’s to Launch Exclusive Reebok Collection

Reebok International and Dick’s Sporting Goods officially introduced its new apparel partnership, which includes the launch of a men’s and women’s sports apparel collection merchandised via new shop-in-shops throughout all 340 Dick’s stores in the United

Under Armour Relaunches Power in Pink Campaign

As part of its “Power in Pink” campaign, Under Armour is launching the second annual Undeniable Survivor Search in the U.S. and Canada. To help raise awareness of the importance of leading a physically active life in the fight against breast cancer, Under

Dorel Prepares to Pass on Higher Costs…

When Canadian bicycle maker Dorel Industries Inc. declined to provide earnings guidance for 2008 last week, it was not because of concerns over demand, but the rising costs of supplies and Chinese labor, the company’s CFO told analysts. Earlier in the wee