Ritchey Design has launched a new consumer Web site, where consumers will be able to purchase Ritchey products with the sale credited to and fulfilled by independent bicycle dealers (IBD). Ritchey's said its line of Break-Away travel bikes will…
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Feel Golf Sees 30% First Half Growth
Feel Golf Company, a private company owned & operated by PGA Professionals, announced that it has seen growth in excess of 30% for the first half of 2008, driven by increased demand for its new 73 degree wedge and the Pro Release performance grip…
Fazio Joins Innovative Designs as Consultant
Innovative Designs has added Serafino “Foge” Fazio to its list of consultants. Fazio's coaching career has spanned 41 years; 5 years in High School, 20 years in College, and 16 years in the National Football League…
NSGA: Used Sports Gear Purchases Surpass $1B
Consumers purchased $1.08 billion in used sporting goods equipment in 2007, according to a report just released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). This is the second year in a row…
Mountain Hardwear and Montrail Add Sales Teams
Mountain Hardwear Inc. and Montrail Inc. have announced the addition of three new sales teams to their joint U.S. sales rep force. Effective immediately, the Upper Central Territory will be covered by Brad Werntz and the Pemba Serves group; the Mid Atlant
Mountain Hardwear and Montrail Add New Sales Teams in Three Territories
Mountain Hardwear Inc. and Montrail Inc. have announced the addition of three new sales teams to their joint U.S. sales rep force. Effective immediately, the Upper Central Territory will be covered by Brad Werntz and the Pemba Serves group; the Mid Atlan
VF Imagewear Names Jim Pisani President of Activewear Division
VF Imagewear, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation, announced that it has named Jim Pisani President of its Activewear division. Pisani brings nearly 20 years of marketing and sales experience to VF Imagewear. He most recently served as Vice President of
Sport Chalet, Inc. Signs New Expanded Senior Credit Facility
Sport Chalet, Inc. announced today that it has signed a new expanded senior credit facility with its existing lender, Bank of America, N.A. The new senior credit facility expands total availability to $70 million from $40 million and expires in June 2012.
Cramer Products Acquires Active Ankle
Cramer Products Inc. has acquired Active Ankle Systems Inc. of Louisville, Ky. Terms were not disclosed. Active Ankle is a manufacturer of ankle braces used by professional and amateur athletes of all ages. For the present, Active Ankle will continue to o
Puma Extends Agreement with Dobotex for Socks Outside U.S.
Puma has extended a long-term licensing contract for socks by PUMA with Dutch company Dobotex, the current manufacturer of PUMA socks, as of January 1, 2009. The new licensing deal excludes the United States. In addition, PUMA and Dobotex signed a new lic
Under Armour Taps Lands’ End Exec as New Prez…
Under Armour, Inc. appointed David McCreight, formerly president of Sears Holdings’ Lands’ End to the position of president. McCreight will report directly to Kevin Plank, who will continue in his role as CEO and chairman of the board of directors…
adidas Opens Largest Brand Store in Beijing…
On July 5, adidas opened its largest Brand Center worldwide in Beijing, China. The facility will offer products from both adidas divisions – Sport Performance and Sport Style. One of the highlights of the new adidas Brand Center is miCoach Core Skills, an
Sun Capital Breaking up Kellwood…
Sun Capital Partners Inc. is in the process of stripping American Recreation Products Inc. away from Kellwood Co. as part of a plan to uncover value by untangling Kellwood’s disparate businesses, SEW has confirmed. A private equity firm, Sun Capital paid
Textile Import Growth Slows…
U.S. imports of textiles and clothing grew by only 1.8% in 2007 following a 2.6% increase in 2006 and double-digit growth in seven of the nine years between 1996 and 2005, according to a recently published report by Research and Markets of Ireland.
Study Sees Outdoor Retailers Outshine Full Line Competition in 2008 ‘How America Shops’ Report…
A recent study conducted by The SportsOneSource Group designed to assess the current buying habits of the American public found that price has become the number one motivating factor in determining where to shop for sporting goods or athletic footwear and
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