The Beach Sports Network has partnered with the Professional Disc Golf Association in a bid to extend its reach. Adding disc golf will increase the network's television production schedule to 20 shows, as well as expand their future distribution to a
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Johnson Health Tech’s Q4 Revenues Expand
Johnson Health Tech, Inc., manufacturer of Matrix Fitness, Vision Fitness, AFG, Horizon Fitness and the Livestrong line of fitness equipment, announced its Q4 results ending Dec. 31. The company’s commercial brand, Matrix, experienced 39.7 percent g
Shimano Revenues Grew 4.9 Percent in Fourth Quarter
Shimano Corp. released financial results for fiscal 2012 indicating its revenues increased 4.9 percent to ¥63.1 billion ($803 mm) in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31…
Black Diamond Names Interim CFO to Succeed Departing Peay
Black Diamond, Inc. is expected to appoint Aaron Kuehne to interim chief financial officer, effective March 15, 2013 to succeed Robert Peay, who has tendered his resignation from the position as CFO to pursue personal interests. A 16-year veteran of Black
Igloo Products Names David C. Thornhill New EVP and COO
Igloo Products Corp., the nation’s largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of coolers, announced that David C. Thornhill has been appointed its new executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Jarden Outdoor Solutions Earning Rise on Flat Revenues in Fourth Quarter
Jarden Corporation's Outdoor Solutions segment, which owns one of the largest portolios of outdoor and team sporting goods brands in the world, grew earnings 9.4 percent in the fourth quarter despite essentially flat earnings…
Lenzing Building Jumbo Tencel Plant in Austria
Lenzing is constructing a jumbo Tencel production line at its plant in Lenzing, Austria that will go into operation in 2014. Tencel fiber's moisture management properties make it an attractive fiber for use in sportswear, outerwear, and technical tex
Cabela’s to Open Outpost Store in Waco, Texas
Cabela’s Incorporated plans to break ground this spring on a 42,000-square-foot Cabela’s Outpost store in Waco, TX for a fall opening. It will be the company’s fourth store in Texas, joining the Fort Worth, Buda and Allen…
Puma Logs Q4 Loss on Charges
Puma posted a loss in the fourth quarter as a result of charges tied to its “transformation and cost reduction program.” Boosted by double-digit sales growth in Asia and North America, Puma's consolidated sales increased by nearly 12 percent in Euro
Cabela’s Fourth Quarter Comps Surge on Gun and Ammo Sales
Cabela's Incorporated reported that surging gun and ammo sales helped push its comp store sales up 12 percent in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 29, 2012, including…
Fleet Feet Acquires Little Rock’s Easy Runner
Fleet Feet, Inc. announced the purchase of Gary Smith's Easy Runner in Little Rock, Arkansas. The location is the 99th store for the company…
MC Sports Announces Executive Changes
MC Sports announced the promotions of Rob Summerfield to EVP -chief financial officer, Dan Winchester to EVP-chief operations officer, and Irwin Wallach to SVP of store operations…
Jarden Corp. Announces 3-for-2 Stock Split
Jarden Corporation's board of directors approved a 3-for-2 stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock. Stockholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 25, 2013 will receive one additional share of Jarden common stock for every two
Invista’s Fires Up New Nylon Salt Plant in Rozenburg
Invista started production at its new, nylon salt plant, an expansion of the company’s polymer facility in Rozenburg, the Netherlands. The plant produces polymers used in functional activewear for hiking, cycling and running and other applications..
Sanuk Promotes Surf Musician Film
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp, released the world premiere of 'Sherm's in the Band,' featuring surf-musician Donavon Frankenreiter on his European “Start Livin” tour. Directed by Steve Sherman, the exclusive short film offers a