Acushnet Co., the maker of Titleist golf balls, will reduce its work force at its distribution center and two local ball plants by 77 positions, company officials told the Standard Times of New Bedford…
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Klip America Names General Manager
Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl and Boris Becker tennis equipment, bags and accessories, appointed Brian Dillman to the newly-created position of general manager of Klip America, effective July 1. Dillman will establish a Midwest office an
Former Crocs CEO Leaves Board
Crocs Inc.’s former CEO has resigned from the company’s board of directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Snyder left the board for personal reasons and not because of any disagreement with the company…
Interbike Launches New Website
Interbike has launched its revamped website, which includes expanded exhibitor resources, enhanced attendee show planning features and resources for the entire cycling industry…
NASGW President Smith Leaving Due to Health Issues
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Board of Directors has announced that Wayne Smith, President for the past five and half years, will be leaving the association…
Nexcen Brands Cash, Debt Flat in Q1
NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, reported its cash on hand was approximately $8 million at the end of its first quarter ended March 31, remaining consistent with cash on hand at December 31. Debt was approximately $142 million,
Bear Archery, Primos End Partnership
Bear Archery and Primos have jointly announced they will not be renewing their current product Licensing Agreement effective June 29, 2009. Management from both hunting goods giants stressed that the move was amicable and by mutual consent…
Langlois Departs from Head USA
Robert Langlois, VP of Winter Sports at Head USA will leave the company Sept. 30. He has accepted an opportunity to work for a company in the North American Winter Sports Apparel market located in Montreal close to where he lives…
Dick’s SG to Open in Former Joe’s Location
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. will open a store in a former Joe's Sports & Outdoor in Hillsboro, OR. The store will be the second for Dick's SG in Oregon. The Hillsboro location marks the first Joe's store to be refurbished for another co
L.L. Bean Data Center Earns LEED Silver
L.L. Bean said its Data Center in Freeport, ME recently obtained LEED Silver certification, becoming the first LEED Silver certified data center in New England. The USGBC's LEED program is a voluntary rating system designed to encourage companies to
Boulder Outdoor Expands Design Team, Brings RandD In-House
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) has brought
all research and development in-house and is looking
to hire two new designers. With two new designers on staff, BOSG said all six Boulder-based brands will benefit from a unified design perspective
SGMA Seeks Support for PHIT Act
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) urged its members to urge Congress to pass the Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2009 (PHIT) bill that is designed to lower health care costs. SGMA said PHIT, introduced by Congressman Ron Kind (D-
Smith and Wesson Sees Fourth Quarter Top Line up 20% on MandP Strength
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation said net sales for the fourth quarter ended April 30 were $99.5 million, a 19.8% increase from sales of $83.1 million in the year-ago period. Management for the legendary gun-maker said strong sales of M&P (military and
Sport Supply Group Acquires Webster’s Team Sports
Sport Supply Group, Inc. acquired substantially all the assets of Webster's Team Sports of Pompano Beach, FL, as part of a goal to “dominate team sports distribution in the state of Florida.” Terms were not disclosed but Sport Supply Group did not as
Online Videos Expand as Useful Marketing Tool
Social Media has certainly had an impact on nearly every facet of business, and companies continue to expand their brand presence online. New online social communities, purchasing opportunities, customer reviews, and shopper incentives are introduced ever
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