Callaway Golf Slims Q4 Net Loss, Posts Strong Annual Gains

Callaway Golf Company saw fourth quarter net sales total $179.9 million, increasing 16.4% from $154.5 million for the same period last year. The company reported a net loss of $10.2 million for the quarter, shrinking from a loss of $18.7 million during la

New NHL All-Star Unis Top Sellers for January

The Rbk EDGE Uniform System made its retail debut at the 2007 NHL All-Star Celebration in Dallas with the Eastern and Western Conference NHL All-Star jerseys the top-selling NHL items in retail outlets throughout Dallas and on NHL.com for the month of Jan

Thule Hires Karl Wiedemann as Product Manager

Thule has hired Karl Wiedemann as Product Manger. Wiedemann will be responsible for the development of fit kits and load carriers, as well as the introduction of Thule snow chains in the North American market. Wiedemann will report to TJ Hanson, VP of M

Chaco Acquires Ulu Footwear

Chaco has acquired Ulu, a privately-owned manufacturer of New Zealand shearling, rabbit fur and premium leather boots. Chaco will leverage its heritage in the outdoor category to expand upon the brand and drive Ulu into new markets. Marketing, sales and o

NBA Plans All-Star Retail Push…

The NBA has partnered with XP Events to approach retail at the All-Star game in a new light; and, hopefully, to increase both visibility and sales. The scope of product and merchandising activities for the week will include over 30 NBA Store satellite loc

OIA Wins Utah Roadless Protection…

With a petition signed by more than 400 ORWM attendees, Kim Coupounas, chairperson of OIA and CEO of GoLite; Frank Hugelmeyer, president of Outdoor Industry Association; Peter Metcalf, CEO of Black Diamond; Mike Wallenfels, president of Mountain Hardwear;

Nike Golf Adds College Amateur Golf Manager

Nike Golf appointed golf industry veteran Marlin “Cricket” Musch to the position of College Amateur Golf Manager. In that capacity, Musch will oversee all of Nike Golf’s collegiate, junior and amateur golf categories with an emphasis on bolstering Nike G

Execute Sells Academy Snowboards Back to Original Owners

Execute Sports Inc. completed the sale and transfer of the Academy Snowboard brand back to its original owners. Academy Snowboards was acquired in 2006 as part of the Pacific Sports Group, Inc. acquisition. In November, “after a year of disappointing sale

Gander Pulls Realistic Airsoft Guns Off Shelves

Gander Mountain Company is pulling realistic replica guns from its stores in Minnesota and will sell only airsoft guns that are obviously and unmistakably toys. Gander Mountain will phase out realistic replica guns, in favor of the obvious toy guns, in al

Coleman Co. Parent Expects 20% Sales Jump

Jarden Corporation estimated that its net earnings for the fiscal year will be approximately $3.85 billion, up approximately 20.3% from last year's $3.2 billion. Consolidated Segment Earnings, effectively EBITDA without reorganization and acquisition

Gerber Raises Funds for Catch-A-Dream

Gerber Legendary Blades raised over $6,100 for the Catch-A-Dream foundation at the SHOT Show when Pete Gerber, whose father Joseph founded the company in 1939, was on hand to personally autograph Gerber knives…

Winter Weather the Talk of the Aisles…

As the winter trade show season kicked into high gear last week in the midst of one of the warmest winters on record, the recent cold snap had many wondering if (and hoping that) the late arrival would be sufficient to clear the floors enough to help ener

Antigua Licenses Slazenger Name for Apparel…

The Antigua Group, Inc. signed a license agreement to design and distribute apparel and accessories under the Slazenger brand in the United States and Canada. The agreement calls for distribution in the Green Grass and upscale corporate segments of the in