The Wilson brand, which parent company Amer Sports is now calling its Ball Sports division, ended a rather dismal 2007 with a weak fourth quarter. Sales decreased in the mid-singles for both time periods for the brand as a whole with decreases in Golf lea
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Golf Report: NGF: Slow December Turns 2007 Rounds Played Negative…
The National Golf Foundation reports that same-store rounds in the U.S. dropped 14.2% for the month of December, bringing what had been flat year-to-date numbers through November down to a dip of 0.5% at year’s end…
Golf Report: Ping Apparel Parent Expects 8.5% Q4 Sales Decline…
Perry Ellis International, Inc., producers of Ping Apparel, expects to report Q4 earnings that will meet or beat analysts' average estimate of 61 cents per share. The company also said that while the first half of its current fiscal year, which began
Golf Report: Callaway Teams with St Andrews Links for Accessories…
Callaway Golf signed a five-year, worldwide license with St Andrews Links to develop a dual branded range of golf accessories. The partnership will allow the world famous St Andrews Links mark to appear on a range of Callaway Golf products and will direct
Golf Report: Mizuno’s Strong Q3 Boosts YTD Results…
Mizuno Corp. posted a strong third quarter that helped to buoy results that had been lagging during the first half.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2007, net sales grew 12.8% to ¥43.20 billion ($381.9 mm) from ¥38.31 billion ($325.2 mm)…
Golf Report: Sport-Haley Swings to Net Profit on 5% Sales Gain…
Sport-Haley, Inc. saw increased sales in its SPORT HALEY brand combine with Top-Flite sales that did not occur in the year-ago period to boost its overall fiscal second quarter net sales. The increased Q2 net sales, in turn, brought the company into the b
Warnaco Sells Lejaby
The Warnaco Group, Inc. entered into an agreement to sell its Lejaby business to Palmers Textil AG for approximately €32.5 million (approximately $47 million) in cash and €12.5 million (approximately $18 million) in an interest free note due December 31,
NIKE Unveils Community Store Plans in New Orleans
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
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