The Reef Board Build-Off showcased and auctioned off an impressive array of one-of-a-kind surfboards at the ASR tradeshow this past weekend. The event raised over $20,000 with proceeds going to each shapers charity of choice. Rich Pavel came out on top af
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Johnson Outdoors Sees Q1 Loss Widen Sharply
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported a 1% decrease in net sales for the fiscal first quarter to $71.7 million from $72.6 million in the prior year quarter. The company's net loss widened for the quarter to $2.1 million or 23 cents per diluted share from a
Big Dog Moves Distribution to North Carolina
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. has moved its distribution to a newly built distribution center in Lincolnton, N.C., just outside of Charlotte. The facility is 230,000 square feet, expandable to over 400,000 square feet if needed. Big Dog Holdings invested more th
adidas Taps Nordic Chief to Run North America
adidas has appointed Patrik Nilsson as President of adidas North America to be in charge of all adidas operations in the North American market and report directly to Erich Stamminger, President & CEO of the adidas brand. Patrik Nilsson succeeds Rob Langst
SOLE Donates $15K to Karno Kids
Dean Karnazes and SOLE Custom Footbeds have teamed up to support and encourage America’s youth to get outside and be physically active with SOLE’s $15,000 contribution to Karnazes’s charity, Karno Kids. The donation is comprised of $2 from every Dean Karn
The NHL Gets Streamlined…
At the All-Star Game festivities in Dallas this week, fans will get their first peek at the new Rbk EDGE Uniform System, which was developed by Reebok and will become the standard for the NHL in the 2007/2008 season. Teams are not expected to unveil their
NGF: More Courses Close Than Open in 2006
The National Golf Foundation reports that There was negative net growth in golf facilities in 2006 for the first time in six decades. According to the NGF 146 18-hole equivalent courses closed during the year, well above the 119.5 courses that opened. The
SGMA Spring Market Boasts Over 150 Exhibitors
More than 150 exhibitors are already on board for the SGMA Spring Market June 11-13, 2007 at the Sand Expo & Convention Centerin Las Vegas with brands such as Everlast, LAMAR Health Fitness & Sports, Garmin, Russell Athletic Group, and Spalding joining an
Tri-Bag Hires Burningham as N.A. President
Tri-Bag has named Dave Burningham president of Tri-Bag North America as part of its global expansion plans. Dave Burningham brings 15 years of industry experience, including senior roles at MacGregor Golf and Tommy Amour Golf, and 25 years of business man
SGMA: Congress to Re-Introduce PHIT Legislation
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association is pleased to report the U.S. Congress will reintroduce the PHIT – Physical Health Investment Today – Bill later this month. The goal of PHIT is to encourage more physical activity for all Americans by making
Industry Public Companies Give Peek Under the Tent for 2007 at Investor Conferences…
The weather wasn’t what most from the east coast were hoping for, but the 9th Annual ICR XChange delivered on its promise once again as one of the best run investor conferences in the market. Held this year at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana P
Ashworth Sees Weak Q4 Slow Full Year Gains…
Ashworth, Inc. depended on its international business to bump up sales for the fiscal year and to keep the decrease for the quarter below the double-digit mark. The quarterly sales dip was exacerbated by margins decreases and expenses increases, widening
NSGA Report: Footwear ASP’s Rise 3.6% in 2006…
Preliminary data from “Sporting Goods Market in 2007,” a report published annually by the National Sporting Goods Association, indicates that the average price point for athletic footwear rose 3.4% in 2006. In 2006, the average price rose to $42.16 versu
Industry Companies on Fortune’s Best to Work for List…
Timberland, Nike, REI and W.L. Gore all landed spots on Fortune’s annual “Top 100 Companies to Work For” list. W.L. Gore, REI and Timberland have been included in the list every year since its inception in 1997 while Nike first appeared on the list last y
VF Corp. May be Moving Closer to Deal for Majestic…
VF Corp. is apparently inching closer to a deal to a acquire Majestic Athletic. While both parties have been mum about a deal since the story first surfaced in a Sports Business Journal article in December, a spokesperson for VF Corp. confirmed Friday tha
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