Gap Inc. Direct, the e-commerce division of Gap Inc. launched its online shoe store Piperlime. Piperlime's collection of shoes for women, men and kids will feature the brands and designers such as Ben Sherman, Charles David, Clarks, Converse, Delman,
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Callaway Inks Marketing Deal with Golf Entertainment International
Golf Entertainment International Limited, the licensee for TopGolf Game Centers in the United States, has entered into a “preferred partner agreement” with Callaway Golf Company. The arrangement grants Callaway Golf preferred marketing and promotion right
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Names Four New Inductees
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee has elected four new Hall of Famers, who will be inducted next May. Sharp Lannom of DeLong Sportswear, Inc.; the late Herbert W. Markwort Sr. from Markwort Sporting Goods Co.; Mickey Newsome from Hibbett
Under Armour Q3 Income Nearly Doubles; Increases 2006 Guidance
Under Armour, Inc. third quarter net revenues increased 47.5% to $127.7 million compared to net revenues of $86.6 million in the third quarter of 2005. Apparel revenues for Men's, Women's, and Youth increased 41.8% to $116.7 million. Third quart
Northwave Rep Expands Territory
Northwave rep David Jacopetti is expanding his territory from Northern California to include California, Nevada and Arizona. Helping to cover this expanded region is his sub rep, Ryon Baxter. For the last year David Jacopetti had been covering the Northe
REI Partners with VolunteerMatch
Recreational Equipment, Inc. is expanding its ability to connect customers with opportunities for environmental stewardship through a new partnership with VolunteerMatch, the online nonprofit dedicated to connecting volunteers with local community service
Tomax Names Brennan as Chairman of the Board
TOMAX Corporation appointed Bernard F. Brennan as Chairman of the Board. An investor to TOMAX for two years, Brennan served as an Executive Board Member and Advisor working closely with CEO, Eric Olafson on the development of Retail.net…
Factory Design Adds to Team
Factory Design Labs added several new members to its team.
Steve Moore was named Account Director for the newly awarded Audi of America account; Landon Bassett was named Account Coordinator for SCARPA and Palmer Snowboards; Ryan Boyajian was named Flash
Escalade Sports’ Income Down in Q3
The Escalade Sports division of Esacalade, Inc. reported an increase of 4.5% in net sales for the third quarter to $52.0 million from $49.7 million last year. Operating income at the division, however, decreased 28.4%, while net income dropped 51.7% to $
Outdoor/Snow Sports Deal Flow Heats Up Again…
While the paddlesports industry saw a series of acquisitions last month, the deal environment became more active than it has been for nearly a year this week, with four acquisitions – three of which have a direct impact on the Bicycle, Outdoor, and SnowSp
Ashworth Appoints New CEO
Ashworth, Inc. named Peter M. Weil as its CEO. Mr. Weil will also continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. The company also announced that Winston E. Hickman will remain with the company as its CFO until mid November or until such time as
Amer Sports’ Q3 Impacted by Late Deliveries…
Amer Sports is continuing along its three-year path towards integrating Salomon, and in the process transforming itself from a €1 billion sporting goods company into a €2 billion company that is heavily invested in the winter sports market. This integrati
Coleman Increases Leave No Trace Support and Signs New Sponsorship with AMC
Following a decade of financial support, The Coleman Company, Inc. has increased its commitment to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Coleman's increased commitment to the group will include funding and participation in a unique educationa
Unifi Q1 Loss Widens; Acquires Dillon Yarn Division…
Unifi’s fiscal first quarter net sales from continuing operations slipped 7.2% to $169.9 million compared to $183.1 million for the prior year’s September quarter. The textile company’s net loss from continuing operations for the quarter was $11.0 million
Once Again, Active Lifestyle is the Place to Be…
The active lifestyle market confirmed once again last week that it is the place to be for investors. Public companies in the industry rode the wave of very positive third quarter reports to easily outpace the major stock market indices and a number of bo
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