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Timberland Sponsors Sundance Film Festival
The Timberland Co. has become the Official Footwear and Outerwear Sponsor of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, taking place Jan. 15 to 25 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, UT. In its sponsorship role, the brand will exclusively provide foot
SIA: Snow Sports Sales Up 3% in Fall
According to SnowSports Industries America's (SIA) exclusive research, the snow sports market remained healthy with 3% growth August to November. Snow sports sales surpassed $917 million as the overall retail market faltered in the recession's n
Brunswick to Mothball Riverview Boat Plant
Brunswick Corporation will mothball its Riverview boat manufacturing facility near Knoxville, TN, and take additional actions aimed at reducing its work force, production and expenses. One of three manufacturing facilities in the Knoxville area, Riverview
Callaway Acquires uPlay
Callaway Golf Company has acquired uPlay, a Carlsbad, California-based developer and marketer of consumer electronics devices. The transaction, which was completed on Dec. 31, 2008, is not expected to have a material effect on Callaway Golf Company’s 2009
Former Circle Systems Group President Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case
David Drill, the former president of Circle Systems Group Inc., the sports equipment refurbishing company, admitted Tuesday to submitting phony quotes and giving gifts to athletic directors, equipment managers, trainers and coaches in return for business,
Census Bureau: October Sporting Goods Sales Off 2.3%
The Monthly Retail Trade Survey reported sales in sporting goods stores of $2.60 billion (preliminary) for October 2008, a 2.3% decline from $2.66 billion in October 2007, said the NSGA. The trade organization noted that this is the first time sales have
Vendors May Have Seen Last Gains for a While
When reviewing vendor sales results from the third quarter the market looked like it still had a bit of life when the economic woes centered on higher fuel prices and the housing implosion had yet to reach Wall Street. This may be the best quarter the ma
Italy Honors Fila Korea’s CEO Gene Yoon
FILA Korea CEO Gene Yoon received the Knight of the Order of the Merit of the Italian Republic at the 3rd Annual Korea-Italy Forum on December 12th. According to a statement, the Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic is “one of the highest
Snow Shuts Nike Down for the Week…
Nike closed its Beaverton, OR-area headquarters Christmas week and plans to re-open Monday, December 29, to avoid putting employees at risk. More than 6,000 people work at Nike headquarters, and many more visit every day to do business…
Nike Inc. Weathers Storm by Executing on Basics
Nike, Inc. has a clear advantage in the current market as consumers and retailers focus on brands with the most strength and resiliency in a tough economy, but that doesn’t keep the company from making the same type of cost-cutting decisions that their le
Lululemon Adds Morfitt to Board
Lululemon athletica inc. has appointed Marti Morfitt to the company's Board of Directors. Morfitt's appointment expands lululemon athletica's board to ten members…
Mission Six, Monix Apparel Brands Will Take on Equipment
After more than 15 years of developing outerwear, Mission Six and Monix have announced their entrance into the hardgoods spectrum. Both Mission Six and Monix are bringing full hardgoods programs to the table for the 2009/10 season, consisting of snowboard
U.S. Reel Adds Marketing Agencies for 2009
U.S. Reel, the St. Louis-based manufacturer of spinning and baitcasting reels, will begin 2009 with an industry-experienced marketing team with the addition of Adventure Advertising of Buford, GA., and the Walker Agency of Scottsdale, AZ…
2010 ispo Show Date Change
In 2010, ispo winter will be held one week later than usual, from Feb. 7 to 10. The reason for this modification is a change in the U.S. trade show calendar. SnowSports Industries America (SIA)…
Litespeed Launches First Consumer Rebate Program
In response to a tightening economy, the makers of Litespeed Bicycles are launching the industry’s first ever direct-to-consumer rebate program. Specialty hangtags are being distributed this week to all Litespeed dealers to launch and promote the campaign
