Profits at The Walking Co. dropped 15% to $2.3 million from $2.7 million in 2006. Revenues jumped 55.9% to $135.7 million from $87 million…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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Jetboil Hires Lathrop as VP of Sales
Jetboil has been on a rapid growth curve for the past three years, grabbing market share from many of its competitors in the backcountry cooking segment of the outdoor market and re-inventing the stove category. According to info collected by SportScanINF
Outdoor U. Launches 2007 Events
OIA’s Outdoor University has finalized its program and speaker agenda for 2007 events. The program will be offered at four sessions across the country – Rendezvous Conference/Outdoor University Workshop, EORA Southeast Show, ORA/MRA Midwest Rep Show, and
Fila Announces New Management Team
Fila Korea Ltd. and its holding company Global
Leading Brands House (GLBH) said Yoon-Soo (Gene) Yoon, Chairman and CEO of Fila Korea, will become Chairman of GLBH and Fila. Former Fila CEO Jon Epstein will serve as the company's president of Fila USA
Spira Footwear Sues USATF and IAAF
Spira Footwear said it has filed a lawsuit in U.S. Federal District Court against the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) and the United States Association of Track and Field (USATF), the rule making bodies for Track and Field both internatio
Lucy to Open 20th Store in California
Lucy, the women's sports retailier, is opening two more stores in Danville and Santa Barbara to bring its total California store count to 20…
Saucony Fights Child Obesity
The Saucony Run For Good Foundation joined Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick in tackling child obesity head on as he proclaimed Monday, April 9, 2007 as “Run For Good Day” in his state…
Stride Rite Sponsors SpongeBob
Stride Rite Corp. will become a sponsor of the SpongeBob SquarePants television show as part of a new promotion behind its SuperBall footwear line…
CandN Sports Group to Sell Digital Floor Displays
C&N Sports Group, a Roanoke, Va.-based performance and athletic apparel distributor to the collegiate retail market, has partnered with IntelliMat, Inc. to sell digital floor displays to approximately 750 collegiate bookstores across the nation…
Octane Fitness Opens U.K. Subsidiary
Octane Fitness, a manufacturer of premium elliptical cross trainers, has established an international subsidiary in the United Kingdom and has appointed Neil Campbell as the general manager, responsible for commercial and consumer sales, operations and se
Coleman to Sponsor FLW Outdoors
The Coleman Company has signed a sponsorship agreement with FLW Outdoors. As an FLW Outdoors sponsor, Coleman's products will receive placement in the Emmy-nominated “FLW Outdoors” TV program on FSN as well as prominent advertisements in FLW Outdoors
Brooks Extends Brooks-Hansons Original Distance Project (ODP)
Brooks Sports Inc. announced it has extended and enhanced its partnership with the Brooks-Hansons Original Distance Project (ODP). With mutual commitment to and respect for the sport, both parties decided to extend their existing contract—well before its
Allied Capital Buys Minority Stake in Wear Me Apparel
Allied Capital Corp. has invested $176.5 million for a minority stake in Wear Me Apparel, a major children's wear manufacturer. Besides its proprietary brands, Wear Me Apparel also makes kids clothes under licensed brands including characters from Di
H2O Audio Raises $5 Million
H2O Audio, a leading provider of waterproof and protective sport accessories for the Apple iPod and other personal electronic devices, has successfully closed a $5 million Series C expansion funding round with backing from Steelpoint Capital Partners…
Under Armour Launches Survivor Search as Part of ‘Power in Pink’ Campaign
Under Armour will host a national search for breast cancer survivors whose stories of courage and survival illustrate why a physically active lifestyle is so vital to a healthy life with or without cancer. The search is the centerpiece of Under Armour’s 2
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