Coastcast Narrows Q3 Loss on Lower Sales

Coastcast Corporation reported sales for the third quarter of 2003 were $11.0 million vs. $12.4 million. The net loss for the quarter was ($1.6 million) vs. ($4.6 million), and diluted loss per share was ($0.20) vs. ($0.60). Three directors have resigne

All New All-New Balance Store

Sierra Multi-Brand, Inc. and New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. announced today, the GRAND RE-OPENING of the premiere Santa Barbara New Balance store on October 27, located at 607 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA…

Bell Takes Over For Dagger In The Canoe Business

Dagger kayaks, a division of WaterMark, announced it is
leaving the canoe business to focus solely on kayak production. The decision is effective immediately. Bell Canoe Works, of Zimmerman MN, struck a two-part deal with WaterMark that will help fill the

Oakley Q3 Net Income Up 10.3% on 9.9% Sales Gain

Oakley, Inc. announced net sales for the quarter increased 9.9% to a third quarter record $145.0 million, compared with last year's third quarter net sales of $131.9 million. Net income for the third quarter totaled $13.5 million, or $0.20 per dilute

SBI Appoints VP Global Tax and Corporate Finance

Sport Brands International, which recently purchased Fila and all its subsidiaries worldwide, has named Christopher Blumhard as Vice President Global Tax & Corporate Finance for the company. In his new role, Mr. Blumhard will be responsible for the compan

Brass Eagle Merges Into K2, Inc.

K2 Inc. and Brass Eagle Inc. jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement in which Brass Eagle would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of K2. In the transaction, each outstanding share of Brass Eagle common stock will be exchanged for 0.6

Pro Golf of America Gets Aggressive on Store Growth

Pro Golf of America is finding opportunities for growth in the golf retail sector by opening a record number of new stores this year. The company projects that it will lead the golf retail category with 15 new store owners in 2003. That growth is expect

Christy Sports Celebrates 45 Years

In 1958, ski boots were still made exclusively of leather. Most skis were still made of wood, and instructors debated whether Howard Heads aluminum “cheaters” had a future. Bindings didnt work very well, and the most talked-about item in ski shops across

Huffy Corp. Elects D’Aloia to Board of Directors

Paul R. D'Aloia has been elected to the Board of Directors of Huffy Corporation. D'Aloia, who was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in August 2003, joined Huffy Corporation in 1997 as President and General Manager of the Huffy Sports

NRF: Average Consumer Spending Up 3.6% for Holiday

The consumer spirit is alive and well this holiday season, according to the findings of a new National Retail Federation survey. The NRF 2003 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch for NRF, found that the average consume