Pool Cue Manufacturer McDermott Cue Sold

McDermott Cue Manufacturing in Menomonee Falls, WI, has been sold to two of the company's managers and a Milwaukee-area businessman, Greg Knight, according to the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel…

Mattingly Sports Introduces Fielding Gloves

Mattingly Sports launched its first line of fielding gloves, the 9X SERIES. The new series of gloves represent a key addition to the company's product line which already includes the ground breaking and patented V-Grip Handle line of baseball and sof

Ortovox USA Names Dale Bard New COO

Ortovox USA has appointed Dale Bard as Chief Operating Officer. Bard, a legend among American rock climbers and alpinists, brings a wealth of experience ideally suited to this newly created position—experience gained both in the outdoor corporate arena as

Osprey Packs Expands Distribution in South America

Tatoo Adventure Gear will exclusively represent Osprey products in South America effective immediately. Tatoo Adventure Gear is one of the largest outdoor gear distributors and retailers in South America, with distribution presence in five countries in th

Majestic Opens First Retail Location

When the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays take the field for Opening Day, they will be wearing Majestic Athletic, the official uniform of Major League Baseball. When Red Sox Nation descends on Yawkey Way, they will be able to shop for the same Majestic a

Under Armour Launches Soccer Footwear Sooner Than Expected

Under Armour is introducing soccer boots, launching May 9, 2009, sooner than expected, according to a report from Thomas Weisel Partners. Banner ads on U.S. broadcasts of U.K. Premiere League matches and on soccer-related web sites were promoting the laun

Heelys Narrows Q4 Loss; Tightens Inventory

Heelys, Inc. narrowed its net loss for the fourth quarter as sales improved and the company’s operating loss improved to $5.7 million from $9.1 million in the year-ago period. Sales for the fourth quarter ended December 31 jumped 37% to $15.6 million from

Delta Apparel Acquires Gekko Brands from Ashworth, Inc

Delta Apparel, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Gekko Brands, the supplier of licensed and decorated headwear sold under the Kudzu and The Game brands. Prior to the acquisition, Gekko Brands was owned by Ashworth, LLC. Ashworth acqui

Gottschalks Inc. to Liquidate

Gottschalks, the department store chain based in Fresno, CA, will be liquidated after it failed to attract a buyer willing to operate the company going forward. A joint venture of liquidators including SB Capital Group LLC, Tiger Capital Group LLC, Great

L.L. Bean Furloughing 150 Call Center Workers

L.L. Bean is temporarily laying off 150 of its 200 employees working at its call center in Bangor, Maine, beginning in May. The retailer and cataloguer told Banger Daily News that this is typically a slow time of year, but it is even slower due to the st

Rocky Extends Credit Facility

Rocky Brands, Inc. has amended its credit facility with GMAC Commercial Finance LLC to extend the facility’s maturity through Apr. 30, 2012. The credit facility was originally scheduled to mature on Jan. 5, 2010. The amendment also reduces the commitment