CenterStone Technology’s e-commerce solutions, Escape and iVendix, processed more than $1.2 billion in wholesale transactions in 2007. The number of companies actively using iVendix grew 53 percent to 9,725 over 2006. iVendix processed 144,002 orders, an
Category: Footwear
Spyder Acquires Cloudveil
Spyder Active Sports, Inc said it acquired Cloudveil Mountain Works, Inc. Under the agreement, Cloudveil will remain a separate brand entity and operate as a wholly owned, independent division of Spyder Active Sports. Cloudveil’s founders, President Brian
CadenceTV Launched for Group Workouts
Cadence Cycling and Multisport Centers launched CadenceTV, an interactive video platform that allows cyclists to train and participate in live group workouts from a remote location. CadenceTV will stream live video of Cadence's two-time daily indoor
Saucony Names VP of Marketing
Saucony named Mary (Creedon) O’Brien to the role of vice president of marketing and promoted Pete Calichman to vice president of national accounts. Both O’Brien and Calichman are veterans of Saucony, having launched their sports marketing careers with th
Adidas Partners with US Youth Soccer
The United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) and adidas formally announced an extension of its marketing partnership that initially began in 1989. In this extension that will run through 2010, with option years that could extend the relati
Sports Direct Partners with China’s ITAT
Sports Direct International PLC, the UK sporting goods conglomerate, announced a strategic relationship with China's ITAT Group to move into the rapidly expanding Chinese retail market before the Beijing Olympics in August. Sports Direct will invest
Saucony Names Veterans to Sales and Marketing Posts
Saucony, Inc. named two veterans to senior positions in sales and marketing. The performance running brand appointed Mary (Creedon) O’Brien to the role of vice president of marketing and promoted Pete Calichman to vice president of national accounts…
The SportsOneSource Group Expands into New Offices…
The SportsOneSource Group is again expanding its team as it positions itself for the future. SportsOneSource has absorbed into Charlotte, NC all media operations and production that had been housed in New York before SOS acquired the media business, whic
Brunswick Sees Fitness Drive Q4 Sales Gains…
Brunswick Corporation saw fourth quarter net sales grow mid-singles as its marine, fitness and bowling and billiards businesses all saw sales growth. Overall, the company reported net sales of $1.44 billion for the 2007 fourth quarter, up 5% from $1.37 bi
Callaway Golf Ends Strong 2007 With Weak Fourth Quarter…
Callaway Golf finished a strong 2007 with a rather lackluster fourth quarter as net sales decreased and the quarterly loss widened considerably. However, the soft quarterly results came in the company’s smallest and slowest quarter, which allowed ELY to s
LaCrosse Posts Positive Year Despite Slower Q4…
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. saw slowing sales in the fourth quarter, leaving the company with 23% more inventory at the end of the year than a year earlier. But the company said subsequent cold weather had cleaned out most retailers' inventory and it di
Columbia Reports Records Q4 Sales and Earnings, but Foresees Slowdown in Q1…
Columbia Sportswear Co. saw net sales rise 4.1% to a record $376.7 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, but the company sees troubled waters ahead, with first quarter sales expected to decline up to 2% because of weakening demand for the Col
SIA: Internet, Snow Push Sales…
A relative abundance of snow pushed snow sports sales up 13% from August to December compared to the same period last year, Snowsports Industries America reported. Close to half of all dollars in reported sales so far this season were spent in December,
Canada’s Dorel buys Cannondale and Sugoi
Canada's Dorel Industries Ltd. said it acquired Cannondale Bicycle Corporation and Sugoi Performance Apparel in an all cash deal valued at $190 million to $200 million. Cannondale and Sugoi are being purchased from an affiliate of Pegasus Capital Adv
Spyder Acquires Cloudveil…
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. has acquired Cloudveil Mountain Works, Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Under the agreement, Cloudveil will remain a separate brand entity and operate as a wholly owned, independent division of Spyder Active Sports. Cl