Callaway Golf for the second year will serve as presenting sponsor of the 2009 EWGA Championship, which is considered the largest amateur women's golf competition in the United States…
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Bobby Grace Back Making Putters Again
The Bobby Grace Company announced that world-renowned putter designer Bobby Grace is back in the business of making the most innovative putters in the world…
Sport Supply Group Forecasts Record FY09 Profits; Sets EPS Guidance for 2010
Sport Supply Group said preliminary results for its fiscal year ended June 30 indicate annual sales of more than $250 million and diluted EPS in the 84 cents to 87 cents per sahre range. The company also provided a forecast for fiscal 2010…
Cleveland Golf/Srixon Names Brand Managers
Cleveland Golf/Srixon has promoted Chuck Thiry to brand manager for Cleveland Golf, while Chris Beck has been promoted to Brand Manager for Srixon. Both are new positions…
Triumph Apparel to Open Distribution Center in Sumter, SC
Triumph Apparel Corp., the manufacturer of Danskin, announced plans to open a logistics and distribution center in Sumter, SC, by the end of the summer. The 67,000-square-foot facility is expected to be up and running by Aug. 31…
Report: Wolverine World Wide to Close Jonesboro plant
Wolverine World Wide plans to close its plant in Jonesboro, AR, in six to nine months, according to KAIT-TV Region 8 News…
Asics Settles Suit Against Dolce and Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana SpA of Italy settled a lawsuit by Asics Corp., which accused it of copying stripe designs on its footwear…
SIMA: Surf/Skate Industry Riding Out Economic Storm
The surf/skate industry is showing notable resiliency during recent global economic challenges, posting U.S. retail sales of $7.22 billion in 2008 according to the 2008 SIMA Retail Distribution Study released by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association
Sports Direct Profits Plunge 91%
Sports Direct, the U.K.’s largest sports retailer, saw a 91% drop in full-year profits despite increased sales after the weak pound and investment losses took their toll. The company, controlled by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, netted a profit of £1
Wade Makes Move to Jordan Brand; Leaves Converse
Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc., has signed Dwyane Wade to its roster of Team Jordan athletes. Wade joins an illustrious line-up which includes fellow All Stars Derek Jeter, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony and others. Wade had been the lead endorser
Potential CIT Bankruptcy Could Rattle Retail
CIT Group Inc., a significant lender to small and medium-size businesses in the retail industry, could be forced into bankruptcy proceedings barring a last-minute deal to renegotiate its sizeable debt load. A bankruptcy threatens to disrupt the flow of m
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Undergoes Management Buyout
Pacific Outdoor Equipment’s key management team has agreed to acquire Pacific Outdoor Equipment’s global brand and strategic assets. The management buy-out, which includes key employees and stake holders, brings flexibility to control and elevate Pacific
Firearms Sales Figures Continue to Climb in June
Data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 968,145 checks in June 2009. This figure is an 18.1% increase from the 819,891 reported in June 2008, according to a press release by the National Shooting Sports
NRA Issues a Joint Statement On Judge Sonia Sotomayor
As the Senate considers the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, Americans have been watching to see whether this nominee – if confirmed – would respect the Second Amendment or side with those who have declared war on the rights of America’s 80 million gu
Crocs CEO Responds to Negative Media Reports
A story published in the Washington Post that raised questions about Crocs, Inc.'s health has prompted Crocs President and CEO John Duerden to post a blog on the company's website to reassure customers and investors of the company's viabili
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