The move to technical running was in full swing at the specialty level in second quarter as Fleet Feet, Inc. issued a report indicating that comparable store sales at the company’s franchise stores jumped 18.4% versus the year-ago period. Total sales for
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Fordham Inc. Acquires Gorga Athletic Wear
Fordham, Inc., a subsidiary of Redi-Direct Marketing, Inc., has acquired Gorga Athletic Wear, creating the largest manufacturer of specialty sports apparel in New Jersey. Fordham offers a complete line of customized sportswear and Gorga Athletic Wear, whi
Genesco Looks to Have the Right Retail Formats as Athletic Trends Shift…
Genesco Inc. said that second quarter results exceed expectations due in large part to strong comps in all retail divisions. While the company certainly sees the consumer buying closer to need these days, the consumer is obviously finding more of what th
Bushnell Picks up Investment to Fund Acquisition, Growth…
American Capital is becoming more and more involved in the Outdoor world with several relatively large investments in different brands. Now, the firm is making another investment. This one is designed to fund Bushnell Performance Optics’ acquisition of Mi
Delta Apparel Takes Hit on Short Q4, Tough Spring for Soffe…
Delta Apparel, Inc. posted solid results for the fiscal year ended July 2, but the company took a big step back in the fourth quarter as sales at both the Delta and Soffe divisions declined for the period. Total fourth quarter sales were down more than 9
No Worries Over Profit Decline, Globe’s Been Investing…
Globe International saw sales for the fiscal year increase 10% over last year, but income dropped nearly 95%. This decrease, however, was not unexpected as Globe management pointed to an increased ad spend with eyes focused on the long term and not on qu
Quiksilver Owns 95% of Rossignol; Expects Sept. Closing Date
Quiksilver now owns, directly or indirectly, over 95% of Rossignol, with over 96% of the voting rights, and has initiated the mandatory squeeze out to acquire the remaining shares. Quiksilver had launched a second tender offer period in July that settled
Big 5 Receives Extension From Nasdaq Panel
The Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the “Panel”) has granted Big 5 Sporting Goods' request to extend the deadline for the Company until August 31, 2005 to file its fiscal 2004 Form 10-K and an extension until September 30, 2005 to file its first
Under Armour to Enter the Public Market with Solid Positioning
It seems rather prophetic that just last week Sports Executive Weekly wrote that conventional wisdom held that a company that wanted to go public should have revenues north of $200 million and a consistent history of profitability. It appears that Under
DeFeet Golf Adds Four to Sales Force
On the heels of introducing DeFeet High Performance Golf Socks to the golf industry, DeFeet Golf, a division of Global Tour Golf, announced that it has added four executives to its sales force, including John Bambach to cover New Jersey; Dan Hosch to cove
the program* Hires New Reps For Several Territories
In an effort to continue to bring the service of their accounts to a new level, this week the program* introduced some new reps to some key territories in North America. Covering SoCal is Jeff Brusven, while Matt Jagemann will handle New England, Mike Fli
Golfworks Founder Inducted into Ohio Golf Hall of Fame
The GolfWorks' founder, Ralph Maltby, has been inducted into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame, joining other notables such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson and Tom Weiskopf. The Ohio Golf Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made a subst
Scarpa Finalizes Sales Force
Scarpa hired its sales force for the remaining territories for North America. The completion of the team marks another step forward as SCARPA North America works to establish itself as an independent company in the North American Market…
Johnson Outdoors Taps Stanwood
Johnson Outdoors selected Stanwood & Partners Public Relations as their new PR agency of record. Stanwood & Partners will assume all public relations duties for the Old Town, Ocean Kayak, Necky Kayaks, Extrasport and Carlisle paddlesports brands effective
15,000 Women Sign up for 2nd Annual Nike Women’s Marathon
Nike announced the 2nd annual Nike Women's Marathon is sold out with 15,000 women across the globe registered for the event in San Francisco. Last year's inaugural race sold out a few weeks before race day, attracted more than 9,000 participants
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