The Chinese government reported that the Producers’ Price Index (PPI) for manufactured goods rose by 6.1% in January over the same month last year. Purchasing prices for raw material, fuels and power rose by 8.9%, according to the National Bureau of Stati
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Stonefly Partners with Etonic on Walking Line
Stonefly S.p.A. has entered into an agreement with Etonic Worldwide LLC for the sales and distribution of its line of comfort footwear in the U.S. market. In addition, the two companies are planning to develop a line of casual walking products under the
Quick-release Axle Under Attack in N.J.
The board of directors for the National Bicycle Dealers Association Board has voted to spend another $7,500 to defend the widely used quick-release axle. A bill in the N.J. legislature would ban the components in the wake of injuries incurred by children
Head Sees Weak Snow Sales Lead to 2007 Net Loss
Head N.V. saw global net revenues decrease 11.4% to €109.2 million ($158.2 mm) for the fourth quarter leading to a decrease of 78.8% for net income to €0.7 million ($1.0 mm). The company saw a 19.3% decline in Winter Sports sales offset mid-singles gains
Ironmen and Janus Partner to Raise $8.5M in ’08
The 280 Ironman triathletes who participated in the 2007 Janus Charity Challenge raised more than $8.5 million for various nonprofit organizations, Janus Capital Group Inc. said. The Janus Charity Challenge has raised approximately $26.6 million since the
US Ski and Snowboard Teams Partner with NY Branding Firm
With the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver just two years away, The U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding have partnered with a New York marketing firm to promote each team's brand at winter resorts throughout the United States. Brand Connections will
Puma Taps Chalayan as Creative Director
PUMA has appointed Hussein Chalayan as the creative director for PUMA with immediate effect, responsible for designing, creating and developing the sport fashion collections of the brand. PUMA also acquired a majority stake in Chalayan's London-based
Selle Royal Completes crankbrothers Merger
Italian saddle and accesories maker Selle Royal S.p.A. has completed its merger with peddal maker crankbrothers, inc. This deal added crankbrothers to Selle Royal’s group of premium cycling companies which include fi’zi:k, Brooks, and Selle Royal. Crankbr
Winter Trails Attendance Grows Over 25% for 2008
Winter Trails reported that the 2008 edition of its program attracted more than 11,250 participants at approximately 80 locations in the U.S. That is more than a 25% increase over last year when a little over 8,000 attended. The largest event of the seaso
American Alpine Club Partners with Backbone Media
The American Alpine Club (AAC) and Backbone Media have entered a public relations partnership in which Backbone will assist the AAC in its public relations efforts…
Deckers Posts 56.2% Q4 Sales Jump
Deckers Outdoor Corporation saw fourth quarter net sales increase 56.2% to $194.2 million versus $124.4 million last year. UGG Brand net sales for the fourth quarter increased 61.8% to $177.7 million, while Teva Brand net sales increased 6.8% to $13.9 mil
Big 5’s Same-store Sales Fall 4.7% as Wheeled Shoe Sales Plummet
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation’s same-store sales fell 4.7% in the fourth quarter, causing net sales to dip 1% to $232.1 million. The rapidly expanding retailer attributed the decline primarily to a worsening economy, but said plummeting sales of wheele
Warnaco Sees Swimwear Sales Drop in Q4
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported fourth quarter net revenues rose 6% to $473.0 million from $447.6 million in the prior year period. Sportswear Group revenues increased 10% to $245.7 million from $223.3 million in the prior year quarter, while Swimwear Gr
YES! Golf Expands Duramed FUTURES Tour Sponsorship
YES! Golf has renewed its sponsorship of the Duramed FUTURES Tour as the “Official Putter” of the Tour. As an official sponsor, YES! Golf will have exclusive access to the practice putting facility at each event and will sponsor two competitive putting s
Prince Sports Acquires Viking Athletics
Prince Sports, Inc. plans to acquire the platform tennis brand, Viking Athletics. Details of the deal are not yet finalized. The Viking brand will be managed by Scott Winters, VP of Small Court Sports at Prince who is responsible for the strong growth and
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