The Consumer Product Safety Commission last week denied the bike industry’s petition to exclude children’s bikes from a strict new lead law but granted a two-year stay of enforcement, giving manufactures a bit of breathing room to figure out how to best c
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Adams Golf Goes the Way of Golf Business in Q1
Adams Golf is the latest of the golf hardgoods companies to post negative results in the first quarter, but it appears the brand may have fared better than Callaway (SEW_0918), but roughly in line with TaylorMade (SEW_0919) and Wilson (SEW_0918). Managem
Speedo Sees 1% Q1 Revenue Gain on Higher Margins
Warnaco Group's Swimwear Group, which includes Speedo, reported Q1 revenues dipped 4.6% to $95.9 million and eased 1% on a constant currency basis. Operating income slid 14.9% to $12.6 million. Group results were hurt by currency exchange rates and d
Forzani Responds to Dissident Proxy Announcement
The Forzani Group Ltd. is recommending that shareholders oppose plans announced last week by Crescendo Partners, a New York-based hedge fund, to nominate its own slate of directors for election to FGL's board of directors after the firm accumulated o
Nordica USA President Knittle Retires
Nordica USA President Andy Knittle has retired. Knittle has worked for Nordica for 30 years, the last 10 of which were in the leadership position for Nordica in the USA. Willy Booker has been named to the position of General Manager in conjunction with Kn
FIFA/Kappa Licensee Establishes Offices in New York and L.A.
Total Apparel Group, Inc., which was recently selected as the official U.S. Master Distributor of FIFA and FIFA World Cup licensed product, has opened new locations in New York and Los Angeles. In an effort to manage the sales and marketing requirements f
WNBA Point Guard Signs with Nfinity Shoes
To launch its new basketball shoe, Nfinity has partnered with WNBA sensation Tully Bevilaqua. The Indiana Fever starting point guard has signed on to exclusively wear the women’s-specific sneaker, serve as an Nfinity ambassador, and star in a photo shoot
Dunham’s Ken Meehan Joins NSGA’s Board
Ken Meehan, executive vice president of Dunham’s Sports, has been elected to a three-year term on the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Board of Directors, filling a vacancy created by the retirement from the Board by Curt Munson, president of Pl
Dick’s SG Renews Champions Tour Event
Dick's Sporting Goods has renewed as title sponsor of the Dick's Sporting Goods Open through 2012 on the Champions Tour. This year's event is scheduled for June 26-28 at En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, N.Y. The tournament has generated ove
GSI Hires VP of Operations, Interactive
GSI Commerce Inc.’s GSI Interactive division, which provides digital marketing and design services, has hired Jan Dobris as vice president of operations. Dobris will oversee the day-to-day operations and financial management of the agency…
Gildan’s Fiscal Q2 Net Plummets on Lower Sales, Weaker Margins
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported that net earnings for the company’s fiscal second quarter fell more than 83% to $7.1 million, or 6 cents per diluted share, for the period ended April 5, compared with net earnings of $42.1 million, or 35 cents per diluted
GoLite Promotes Team Members, Hires New Sales Agencies
GoLite has promoted three key team members: Andy Burgess, formerly VP of Product, is now SVP of Product, Sales and Marketing, creating a strong cohesive synergy between the different business units. Mark Flanagan, formerly European General Manager, is now
Bushnell to Acquire C’eb’e Eyewear Brand
MidOcean Partners, a middle market private equity firm, and Bushnell Outdoor Products said that Bushnell has acquired the C'eb'e eyewear brand from Marcolin S.p.A., which listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. The terms of the purchase agreement we
President Obama Praises REI’s Healthcare Efforts
While drawing laughter for saying REI “has to be fit since they're a fitness company,” President Obama praised the outdoor retailer for its commitment to providing health insurance for part-time as well as full-time employees…
Arc’teryx Names Denny, Ink. PR Agency of Record
Arc'teryx Equipment Inc. has named Denny, ink. as its public relations agency of record. Effective immediately, Denny, ink. will oversee all public relations initiatives in North America for the Vancouver-based company – including media relations, st
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