Golf World's list of the “100 Best Golf Shops for 2009” included 11 PGA Tour Shops locations, eight Tournament Players Clubs shops and four Edwin Watts Golf shops as well as number of single-store locations across the country. The consumer magazine n
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Skullcandy to Sponsor Ron Jon Sebastian Inlet Pro
Skullcandy, the earphones company targeting the action sports world, has agreed to become presenting sponsor of the Junior Pro Grade 4 Ron Jon Sebastian Inlet Pro and also be title sponsor of the ASP Grade 2 Skullcandy Girls Junior Pro…
Stage Stores Appoints Chief Merchant and COO
Stage Stores, Inc. named Richard Maloney chief merchandising officer and Edward Record chief operating officer. Both Maloney and Record will report to Andy Hall, President and CEO…
Golfsmith to Open Stores in Milwaukee, WI and Brea, CA
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. has two added new store locations for 2010 which the company says completes its new store leasing objectives for 2010. Adding to the previously announced new stores in Naples, FL and Overland Park, KS, Golfsmith has
Cabela’s Closes $300 mm Securitization
Cabela’s Incorporated said Cabela’s Credit Card Master Note Trust successfully completed the sale of $300 million of Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2010-I. The securitization transaction included the issuance of $255 million of Class A Notes, whic
DNA Beverage Reaches Deal for Meat Snack Products
DNA Beverage Corp, an energy drink maker targeting the action sports community, has entered into a sales, marketing and manufacturing agreement with Monogram Food Solutions for DNA branded meat snack products…
GoLite Launches Global Recycling Program
GoLite said it will take back and reuse, repurpose, recycle, and/or store for future recycling any GoLite apparel or equipment, regardless of its condition, that the company manufactured since its founding in 1998. In Europe, GoLite will pay for shipping
Student Group Holds Rally Seeking End of Nike’s UW-Madison’s Contract
With shouts of 'Cut the Contract!,' a group of about 25 students from the University of Wisconsin's Student Labor Action Coalition held a demonstration in front of Chancellor Biddy Martin's office on Friday to protest the university�
WaterGuard Gains Olympian Endorsement
Waterguard, a water-tight bathing sleeve for cast and wound protection, has received the endorsement of Eric Heiden, five-time gold medalist in speedskating, team physician for the U.S. Speedskating team, and orthopedic specialist and surgeon with Heiden
SylvanSport Seeking Strategic Options
SylvanSport, the North Carolina based maker of Mobile Adventure Gear has recently engaged Silver Steep Partners to serve as its exclusive financial advisor and to review the company’s strategic options. The company is seeking capital to support its
UES (Upper Echelon Shoes) Partners with Steve Madden
New York-based shoe brand UES (Upper Echelon Shoes) and Steve Madden announced an official partnership and are preparing to unveil their first joint effort with UES' Fall 2010 collection. Each party will have an even stake in the venture, with UES d
Hincapie Sportswear Hires Southeast Reps
Hincapie Sportswear, manufacturer of clothing for cyclissts, has hired Tarbell Patten as retail sales representatives for the brand in Kentucky, Mississippi and Northern Alabama…
Two Heisman Winners to Attend National Health Through Fitness Day
Nearly 20 well known figures from the sports world have confirmed their attendance for SGMA’s 11th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day being held March 10 in Washington DC. The honorary chairman this year will be Herschel Walker. Others inclu
January Retail Sales Up 3.2%
January retail sales increased 0.5% over December results, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Commerce – slightly better than the 0.3% increase originally forecast by economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires. The report also showed Decembe
Interbike and HFB to be Co-Located
Interbike and the Health and Fitness Business Expo will be co-located in Las Vegas in September. Nielsen Business Media has decided to combine the shows in one venue this year…
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