West Marine, Inc. losses jumped in 2007 due primarily to a non-cash write down of goodwill. The company said it also spent $2.7 million cooperating with SEC investigators and paid out $1.3 million in severance to its former CEO. The boat and boating suppl
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Hi-Tec Names New UK Sales Manager
Global sports brand HI-TEC SPORTS has appointed Andy Geary as UK Sales Manager. Leading the HI-TEC UK salesforce, Andy will be also be responsible for strengthening relationships with the UK’s leading sports buying groups STAG, INTERSPORT and ALLIED…
Easton-Bell Sees Acquisition Bump Push 2007 Sales Up 13.4%
Easton-Bell Sports reported a 13.4% increase in net sales for 2007 to $724.6 million from $639.0 million in 2006 as the company benefited from a full year's worth of Easton sales. Team Sports net sales increased 19.8% to $416.5 million, while Action
LaCrosse’s Danner Receives $1.3M Army Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.'s Danner subsidiary received a new business order for $1.3 million from the U.S. Army. Danner will supply soldiers with 9,350 pairs of the Danner Explorer boot for a delivery order of $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2008
Quiksilver Rossignol Throws Switch on iVendix
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an international developer of Web-based B2B e-commerce software for manufacturers selling through specialty retail channels, today announced that The Quiksilver Rossignol Group is now “live” on the company’s iVendix softwar
The Golf Report: TMaG Files Suit Against Nickent for Advertising Claims
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company filed a lawsuit against Nickent Golf in regard to claims made in Nickent's recent print and television advertising, as well as on the company's website, concerning the purported success of Nickent drivers on tour..
The Golf Report: Bottom Line Fails to Follow Top for True Temper…
True Temper Sports, Inc. saw a strong jump in fourth quarter sales as each of the company’s product segments saw increased revenues compared to the year-ago period…
The Golf Report: TGR Goes One-On-One with… Ashworth’s Allan Fletcher
TGR sat down with Allan Fletcher, founder of Fletcher Leisure Group, for a one-on-one to talk about his new role at Ashworth Inc, where he moved four months ago…
Adidas Forms Joint Venture to Distribute Reebok in South America
Adidas AG and Brazilian shoe company Vulcabras SA have agreed to form a joint venture to sell shoes, shirts and other sports apparel from Reebok in South America. The two companies said that the joint venture will sell Reebok-made products in Brazil and P
IMBA and Kona to Promote Four Epic Rides
IMBA has partnered with long term corporate member Kona Bicycle Co. to promote four Epic celebrations in 2008. The Kona/IMBA Epic ride events will bring together mountain bikers from IMBA's 650 affiliated clubs and Kona's network of 300 dealers
Connecticut Retailer Blazing New Trail in New Haven
Connecticut retailer Trailblazer is living up to its name by splitting its 9,000-square-foot store in downtown New Haven into three smaller specialty shops that will focus on its two most popular categories, action sports and the traditional outdoor sport
As Exhibitors Expanded, Buyer Attendance Slipped at OR Winter Market
Buyer attendance dropped off 3.8%, or by 212, at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market held January 23-26 in Salt Lake City, according to an independent audit recently released by Nielsen Sports Group, which produces the show. OR show director Kenji Haroutun
Helly Hansen Posts 179% Profit Growth
In the midst of major re-structuring, including new owners and changes in management, Norwegian-based Helly Hansen delivered a strong financial performance in fiscal 2007. The Helly Hansen group reported profits of NOK 120 million ($23 million), growing 1
NGF: January Rounds Played Slump 4.3%
The National Golf Foundation reports that rounds played for the month of January decreased 4.3% for th month, compared to the same period last year. The group noted that this downturn does not necessarily bode poorly for the year ahead as January typicall
Patagonia Tracks Social/Eco Impact
Patagonia has become the first major apparel manufacturer to track and expose the social and environmental impact of specific garments through The Footprint Chronicles, an interactive website that reveals to consumers the good and the bad involved in manu
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