Callaway Golf signed a five-year, worldwide license with St Andrews Links to develop a dual branded range of golf accessories. The partnership will allow the world famous St Andrews Links mark to appear on a range of Callaway Golf products and will direct
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Thomas J. Ryan
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Golf Report: Mizuno’s Strong Q3 Boosts YTD Results…
Mizuno Corp. posted a strong third quarter that helped to buoy results that had been lagging during the first half.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2007, net sales grew 12.8% to ¥43.20 billion ($381.9 mm) from ¥38.31 billion ($325.2 mm)…
Golf Report: Sport-Haley Swings to Net Profit on 5% Sales Gain…
Sport-Haley, Inc. saw increased sales in its SPORT HALEY brand combine with Top-Flite sales that did not occur in the year-ago period to boost its overall fiscal second quarter net sales. The increased Q2 net sales, in turn, brought the company into the b
Golf Report: Srixon Parent Sees 2007 Net Income Decline on Slight Sales Growth…
SRI Sports Limited, parent company to Srixon, Cleveland and Dunlop tennis in Japan, posted modest sales growth for 2007, but decreased margins led to a lower net income compared to 2006. The company has brighter hopes for 2008 as the new driver rules come
Warnaco Sells Lejaby
The Warnaco Group, Inc. entered into an agreement to sell its Lejaby business to Palmers Textil AG for approximately €32.5 million (approximately $47 million) in cash and €12.5 million (approximately $18 million) in an interest free note due December 31,
Rocky Brands Accuses Former VP of Copying Boot Designs
Rocky Brands Inc. is suing a former high-ranking employee, accusing him of copying its popular Western and work boots. In the lawsuit, filed last week in U.S. District Court in Columbus, Rocky claims Glen Bratcher misappropriated trade secrets after he le
Escalade Sees Flat Q4 Profits; Sporting Good Revs Down 12%
Escalade Inc. reported profits were flat in the quarter ended Dec. 31 on lower sales of sporting goods to mass-market retailers. The Evansville, IL, company earned $2.6 million, or 20 cents a share – virtually the same as during the fourth quarter of 2006
NIKE Unveils Community Store Plans in New Orleans
Nike unveiled plans for a new community store in New Orleans. The store is scheduled to open in April 2008 on Carrolton Avenue. In addition to providing local jobs and management training programs, the store will host an annual grant program to support co
Under Armour Sponsors Welsh Rugby Union
The Welsh Rugby Union and Under Armour announced a comprehensive four-year official kit supplier agreement for Under Armour to supply the full range of technical performance apparel for all of the Wales international teams and support staff. The senior W
Jarden Sees 38% Hike in Q4 Revs
Jarden Corporation reported net sales increased 38% in its fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, to $1.5 billion from $1.1 billion. The latest quarter showed a net loss of $11.2 million, or 15 cents a share, compared to net income of $35.7 million, or 52 cents, a
Ocean Minded Sponsors Bethany Hamilton
Ocean Minded, Inc. named Bethany Hamilton to its team of athletes. Five Years ago Hamilton shocked the world with her undying passion after losing her left arm in a vicious shark attack on the North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii, her home…
New Era, Teamsters Settle Dispute
New Era Cap Co. and the local teamsters union have reached a deal at the company's 118-worker distribution center in Mobile, AL. Details weren't released. Said Christopher Koch, CEO of New Era. “This contract solidifies what I hope will be a lon
Rockport Launches ‘Live in Rockport’ Campaign
The Rockport Company announced a new advertising campaign –“Live in Rockport” – to promote its 2008 collection. The campaign, developed with Boston-based agency Hill Holliday (www.hhcc.com), will be launched in more than 60 countries worldwide in late Feb
Outdoor and SnowSports Deals Abound…
It was a busy and a good week for the outdoor and snowsports industries with five acquisitions, including two that could restore the luster of authentic brands hindered in recent years by botched acquisitions. The deals came in several flavors, including
SHOT Show Celebrates 30th Year…
The four-day Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade Show, sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Federation opened in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, February 2nd. The 2008 event celebrates the SHOT Show’s 30th anniversary. Segmented into General Shooting & Hunting
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