Prince Sports, Inc. plans to acquire the platform tennis brand, Viking Athletics. Details of the deal are not yet finalized. The Viking brand will be managed by Scott Winters, VP of Small Court Sports at Prince who is responsible for the strong growth and
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Prince Sports Acquires Viking Athletics
Prince Sports, Inc. plans to acquire the platform tennis brand, Viking Athletics. Details of the deal are not yet finalized. The Viking brand will be managed by Scott Winters, VP of Small Court Sports at Prince who is responsible for the strong growth and
Prince Sports Acquires Viking Athletics
Prince Sports, Inc. plans to acquire the platform tennis brand, Viking Athletics. Details of the deal are not yet finalized. The Viking brand will be managed by Scott Winters, VP of Small Court Sports at Prince who is responsible for the strong growth and
Rocky Brands Posts $23.6 Million Loss After Impairment Charges
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported a Q4 loss of $23.6 million, or $4.31 per share, after a non-cash charge of $23.5 million, net of tax benefits, or $4.29, for goodwill impairment. In the year-ago period, the net loss of $800,000, or one cent, a year ago, after
Pure Fishing Names CEO
Terry Carlson has been named president and CEO of Pure Fishing, the fishing tackle company acquried by Jarden Corp. last year. Carlson takes over for acting Pure Fishing president, Tom Bedell. Carlson will oversee all of the Pure Fishing brands, which inc
Ironclad Q4 Revenues Climb 35.3%
Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation expects to report sales for the fourth quarter of 2007 of approximately $5.2 million, an increase of 35.3% over $3.9 million a year ago. The full-year net sales for 2007 is expected to rise 36.7% to $13.1 million from
GSI Commerce Appoints President of gsi interactive
GSI Commerce Inc. announced that Nick Pahade has joined the company as president of gsi interactive. Pahade will lead gsi interactive's growth strategy, partner relationships and team of approximately 150 interactive design and marketing professional
MLS Partners With GSI Commerce
GSI Commerce Inc. has become the new, full-service e-commerce solution provider for Major League Soccer (MLS) recently re-launching the league's Web store at http://www.mlsgear.com. With the addition of MLS, GSI provides e-commerce solutions for near
Phoenix Footwear Names New President of Tommy Bahama Footwear
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. appointed James Clopton as president of its Tommy Bahama Footwear and H.S. Trask divisions, effective March 3. Clopton brings to Phoenix Footwear over 30 years of senior level footwear, accessories and apparel experience. Prio
Footjoy Renews Contract With the AJGA
FootJoy, one of the brands that make up the Acushnet Company, has extended its commitment to the American Junior Golf Association for another five years, through 2013. FootJoy, an Official Partner of the AJGA since 2004, will continue its sponsorship of t
Nike Golf Renews Partnership in Golf Retirement Plus
Nike Golf has renewed its supporting partnership in Golf Retirement Plus. Founded in 1997, Golf Retirement Plus is a supplemental retirement program for PGA members and apprentices, GCSAA Superintendents, and CMAA Club Managers…
L.L. Bean Enters Chicago Market
L.L.Bean plans to expand into the upper Midwest region with the opening of its first store in the Chicago region in September 2008. This move into Chicago represents L.L.Bean's first store expansion outside the Northeast corridor. Planning is current
Under Armour Sponsors University of Hawaii
Under Armour and the University of Hawaii announced an eight-year partnership that designates Under Armour as the performance apparel and footwear outfitter for the University of Hawaii Warrior football team. The partnership also includes marketing rights
JSK Apparel Signs First NBA Deal
JSK Apparel, a women's licensed apparel company based in Indianapolis, signed its first agreement with a National Basketball Association team, landing a licensing deal with the Detroit Pistons. JSK Apparel has licensing deals with the University of N
etnies Creates Brand Director Position
Etnies named Mike Regan to the newly created position of etnies brand director, and both promoted and added additional brand team members. Regan has been with etnies for more than three years, as director-international sales and has been instrumental in g
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