Nike unveiled plans for a new community store in New Orleans. The store is scheduled to open in April 2008 on Carrolton Avenue. In addition to providing local jobs and management training programs, the store will host an annual grant program to support co
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Jarden Sees 38% Hike in Q4 Revs
Jarden Corporation reported net sales increased 38% in its fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, to $1.5 billion from $1.1 billion. The latest quarter showed a net loss of $11.2 million, or 15 cents a share, compared to net income of $35.7 million, or 52 cents, a
Herbalife Sponsors L.A. Triathalon
Herbalife Ltd., a global nutrition and direct-selling company, and the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon announced a three-year agreement naming Herbalife the presenting sponsor and official nutrition company of the event, to be held on Sunday, Sept
Smith Names PR Communications Manager
Smith has appointed Greg Randolph to the newly-created position of PR Communications Manager within its marketing department. Since 2003, Randolph, a former Olympic and professional athlete, has been the Bike Promotions Manager at Smith managing a highly
REI Recognized for Conservation Work
The Natural Resources Council of America (NCRA) bestowed its Corporate Stewardship Award to Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) for unparalleled corporate leadership in support of conservation programs in America…
Bushnell Reports 25% Growth in Golf Sales for 2007
Bushnell Outdoor Products reports that sales in 2007 have eclipsed its previous record sales numbers set in 2006 with a 25% increase in golf sales. The Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition saw a 27% increase in 2007, building on its strong sales success in 2
Bjorn Borg Brand Sales Jump 35% in Q4
The Bjorn Borg brand saw brand sales increase 34.8% to SEK 651 million ($101.8 mm) for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2007 from SEK 483 million ($69.4 mm) last year. For the company itself, net sales rose 28.8% for the period to SEK 139.8 million
Cybex Posts 16.5% Sales Growth in Fourth Quarter
Cybex International, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter of 2007 increased by 16.5% to $44.5 million compared to $38.2 million for the corresponding 2006 period. This increase was driven by strong sales of both cardio and strength products. Net
New Era, Teamsters Settle Dispute
New Era Cap Co. and the local teamsters union have reached a deal at the company's 118-worker distribution center in Mobile, AL. Details weren't released. Said Christopher Koch, CEO of New Era. “This contract solidifies what I hope will be a lon
Puma Extends Swedish Athletic Sponsorship Through 2012
PUMA has extended its contract with the Swedish Athletic Association, which was initiated in January 2005, beyond the London Olympics in 2012. Under the agreement, PUMA will remain the official apparel and footwear supplier for all Swedish teams competing
Kellwood Will Go Private
Sun Capital Securities Group, LLC said 70.8% of the shareholders of Kellwood Co. tendered their shares to its affiliate Cardinal Integrated, LLC by a midnight deadline Tuesday, clearing the way to take the company private. Kellwood's outdoor brands i
Outdoor and SnowSports Deals Abound…
It was a busy and a good week for the outdoor and snowsports industries with five acquisitions, including two that could restore the luster of authentic brands hindered in recent years by botched acquisitions. The deals came in several flavors, including
InGear Files for Bankruptcy
InGear Corp., based in Buffalo Grove, IL, filed a Chapter 11 petition on Feb. 7 in Chicago. The company makes luggage sets, sports bags, backpacks and insulated containers under licensed brands, including Champion, Spalding, Rubbermaid, Hummer and Laura A
Nautica Launches E-Commerce Site with GSI Commerce
Nautica is partnering with GSI to develop and operate an online store at Nautica.com. GSI Commerce will develop and operate facets of the online store including customer service, order processing, and fulfillment. Empathy Lab, an interactive agency leader
Sport-Haley Swings to Net Profit on 5% Sales Gain
Sport-Haley, Inc. reported fiscal second quarter net sales of fashion apparel, for the period ended December 31, 2007, increased 5% to $4.4 million from $4.2 million for the comparable three-month period in the prior fiscal year. Net sales of Top-Flite br
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