Weyco Group, Inc. reported net earnings grew approximately 7% to $5.7 million, up from $5.3 million in 2006. The $5.7 million of earnings is the highest first quarter earnings ever reported by the company…
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Payless ShoeSource Recalls Toddler Shoes
Payless ShoeSource Canada Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 4,200 prewalk and toddler size Airwalk(R) Compel shoes sold in Canada because of a risk that small plastic rivets that attach the back strap to the shoe can separate and detach, posing
Burton Snowboards Names Marketing Agency
Burton Snowboards has named NMA Entertainment & Marketing as its marketing agency. NMA will develop marketing strategies including entertainment outreach components, product integration opportunities, entertainment driven strategic alliance partnerships a
Brooks Sports Commemorates Beloved Team Member
On Saturday, April 21, Elizabeth “Liz” Duncan, Brooks Sports Customer Service Representative, was hit by a car in Seattle and died at the scene. Brooks is setting up a scholarship fund and will release a special shoe in her honor…
Mammut Hires Territory Sales Manager
Mammut Sports Group USA announced that Troy Trimmer
will join the company as territory sales manager for the Northwest. Trimmer’s is one of two in-house rep positions for the brand in the US, as the brand furthers its commitment to its dealers and the US
Cloudveil Hires New England/Mid Atlantic Sales Teams
Cloudveil hired Al Diamond and Erik Mushial of Diamond Sports, Inc., to cover the New England and Mid Atlantic sales territories. Said Rich Weight, Cloudveil’s Director of Sales, “Their business acumen and authentic connection to Cloudveil’s core custome
CLC (Collegiate Licensing Co.) Sold to IMG
Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), the collegiate trademark licensing agency, has been sold to IMG, the sports, entertainment and media company. Under the agreement, CLC will operate as a freestanding unit within IMG's Sports and Entertainment Group
Big Agnes Revs Up 67% YTD
Big Agnes, entering its 7th year in business, is on roll. The sleeping bag, pad and tent manufacturer has earned several of the outdoor industry’s most coveted awards for new product in 2007, and overall sales are up 67% year to date. Bill Gamber, Presi
Golf Galaxy Launches Nationwide Amatuer Golf Tournament
Golf Galaxy Inc. launched the Golf Galaxy Golf Tour, the largest network of amateur golf tournaments in the U.S. with tournaments taking place in more than 60 cities in 2007. The tournament is being sponsored by Callaway Golf, PGA Tour Partners Club, and
AND 1 Plans Advertising Around Mix Tape Tour
AND 1 is planning a new advertising campaign entitled The United Streets of America to commemorate the return of the AND 1 Mix Tape Tour 2007 featuring a tournament between the world's best basketball playground players. The campaign from 72 & Sunny,
Thule acquires Case Logic
Thule AB, a leader in Sports Utility Transportation, has acquired Case Logic, Inc. and all subsidiaries of the US based storage and organization solutions company. Case Logic is a leading player of storage solutions and lifestyle accessories in both the
Norcross Safety Products Acquires New England Overshoe
Norcross Safety Products (NSP), parent company of North Safety Products, has acquired New England Overshoe (NEOS), a leading overshoe manufacturer for industrial and consumer markets. New England Overshoe makes NEOS brand overshoes, rugged all-terrain and
Payless Hires Sears Exec as VP, Corporate Strategy
Payless ShoeSource hired Paul Fenaroli to serve as division senior vice president of corporate strategy. He was most recently head of new store development at Sears. John Smith, who previously served as vice president, corporate strategy has been promoted
Helly Hanson to Sponsor Raid the North Extreme
Helly Hansen has signed on as the official apparel and footwear provider for this year's expedition style adventure race in North America: Raid the North Extreme in Prince Rupert, B.C. Helly will be providing performance HH Dry shirts with LIFA Stay
NYC Bans Metal Bats; What’s Next?
New York City's decision to ban metal bats in high school baseball games set off a firestorm in the sporting goods industry, once again stirring up the debate on whether metal bats have a higher “exit velocity” speed than wooden bats, consequently ri
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