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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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
Pure Fishing Names CEO
Terry Carlson has been named president and CEO of Pure Fishing, the fishing tackle company acquried by Jarden Corp. last year. Carlson takes over for acting Pure Fishing president, Tom Bedell. Carlson will oversee all of the Pure Fishing brands, which inc
K-Swiss Sees Tough End to Tough Year
K•Swiss Inc. saw net earnings for the fourth quarter drop 94.4% to $596,000 from $10.7 million last year as total worldwide revenues decreased 16.7% to $78.2 million from $93.8 million in the prior-year period. Total worldwide revenues for 2007 decreased
MLS Partners With GSI Commerce
GSI Commerce Inc. has become the new, full-service e-commerce solution provider for Major League Soccer (MLS) recently re-launching the league's Web store at http://www.mlsgear.com. With the addition of MLS, GSI provides e-commerce solutions for near
Phoenix Footwear Names New President of Tommy Bahama Footwear
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. appointed James Clopton as president of its Tommy Bahama Footwear and H.S. Trask divisions, effective March 3. Clopton brings to Phoenix Footwear over 30 years of senior level footwear, accessories and apparel experience. Prio
Marines Order More Danner Boots
LaCrosse Footwear Inc. landed another contract to supply boots to U.S. Marines abroad. The company said its Danner subsidiary has received orders for nearly 9,000 pairs worth $1.3 million to keep U.S. servicemen's feet safe from both the cold and the
Balle de Match to Takeover Kaelin Brand from Diadora
Diadora America, Inc., will transfer responsibility for the distribution of the Kaelin brand to Balle de Match starting July 1, 2008 under the terms of a recently signed Letter of Intent. Under the terms of the Letter of Intent, the Kaelin spring collecti
L.L. Bean Enters Chicago Market
L.L.Bean plans to expand into the upper Midwest region with the opening of its first store in the Chicago region in September 2008. This move into Chicago represents L.L.Bean's first store expansion outside the Northeast corridor. Planning is current
Under Armour Sponsors University of Hawaii
Under Armour and the University of Hawaii announced an eight-year partnership that designates Under Armour as the performance apparel and footwear outfitter for the University of Hawaii Warrior football team. The partnership also includes marketing rights
JSK Apparel Signs First NBA Deal
JSK Apparel, a women's licensed apparel company based in Indianapolis, signed its first agreement with a National Basketball Association team, landing a licensing deal with the Detroit Pistons. JSK Apparel has licensing deals with the University of N
etnies Creates Brand Director Position
Etnies named Mike Regan to the newly created position of etnies brand director, and both promoted and added additional brand team members. Regan has been with etnies for more than three years, as director-international sales and has been instrumental in g
Volcom Sees Strong Q4 Sales Growth, but PacSun Issues Give Worry to 2008…
Volcom, Inc. posted strong growth on the top line for the fourth quarter, but saw decreased margins eat into net income for the period. The largest worry for the coming year appears to be the company’s PacSun business, which it expects to be down in the
Play it Again Parent Sees Q4 Gains…
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play it Again Sports, reported Q4 sales rose 16.6% to $8 million from $6.9 million. Q4 earnings for the franchisor inched up 4.4% to $853,000, or 15 cents a share, from $817,000, or 14 cents, a year ago…
Currie Tech Acquired by PE Firm…
Currie Technologies, the manufacturer of electronic bicycles and scooters, has been acquired by Risk Equity Partners, a Burbank, CA-based investment group. Larry Pizzi, president of Currie Technologies, will continue to run the company, based in Chatswort
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