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Aldila Q3 Bottom Line Takes Hit on Sharp Golf Decline

Aldila, Inc. reported third quarter net sales declined 15.5% to $16.3 million, compared to $19.3 million in the comparable period of 2005. The company reported net income of $2.9 million, or 51 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter ended Septemb

Tecnica Group Acquires Blizzard Gmbh

The Tecnica Group has acquired Austrian ski manufacturer Blizzard Gmbh. The acquisition is subject to the official approval of the Austrian Antitrust Authority. Tecnica, through its Nordica subsidiary (100% controlled by Tecnica) will acquire 66.66% of t

Amer Has Tough Q3; Salomon, Wilson Sales Both off Mid-Singles

For the third quarter, Amer Sports Corp. saw net sales decrease 2.4% to €471.9 million ($601.7 mm) from €483.6 million ($590.1 mm) for the same period one year ago. Net income also decreased, slipping 2.1% to €36.6 million ($46.7 mm) from last year’s €37.

Collective Licenses Sims to Sports Authority

Collective International, LLC and The Sports Authority have signed an exclusive Master License agreement for the Sims snowboard brand. Under the five year agreement, The Sports Authority will retain exclusive rights in the United States to market and sell

PGAs of Europe Name Randell as Chief Executive

The PGAs of Europe have named Ian Randell as their new chief executive. Randell will take up his duties, at the Belfry, in mid-January 2007.
The 33 year-old former chief executive of the Ladies European Tour is currently occupying a similar role with the

Under Armour Adds Chief Supply Chain Office

Under Armour, Inc. tapped James Calo to take on the new rol of chief supply chain officer. The position is designed to strengthen Under Armour's executive management team as the company continues its expansion in international and domestic markets. M

Top-Flite Continues to Eat into Callaway’s Growth Opportunities…

Top-Flite Golf continues to be the gift that keeps on giving for Callaway Golf Company — just not the kind of gift Callaway hoped it would be when it first announced that it was acquiring the Top-Flite business out of bankruptcy three years ago. Callawa

Confluence Increases Production Capacity

Confluence Watersports is adding a new rotational molding machine to its Easley, SC, facility that will increase annual production capacity “by over 20%.” Confluence is currently preparing for the arrival of the machine, which it expects to begin produci

Cutter and Buck Adds to Board of Directors

At its annual meeting, shareholders of Cutter & Buck Inc. elected the company's board of electors with six incumbents, Douglas G. Southern, Ernest R. Johnson, Henry L. (Skip) Kotkins, Larry C. Mounger, Whitney R. Tilson, James C. Towne, welcoming new

Nike Recognized by EPA for Alternate Commute Work

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Nike, Inc. as the 17th best workplace out of 133 Fortune 500 companies for commuters. The company was recognized for its innovative efforts to promote alternative ways for employees to get to work, f

Nike Women’s Marathon Sold Out Again

With 15,000 participants registered, the Nike Women's Marathon is sold out for the third straight year. The event is scheduled to take place in San Francisco on October 22, 2006 and in over two year has raised $24 million for The Leukemia & Lymphoma

Columbia Stops Counterfeit Shoes in Greece

Columbia Sportswear Company announced a significant counterfeit seizure. With the help of customs officials around the world, Columbia has increased the seizure of counterfeit goods nearly ten-fold since 2003. Recently, customs authorities in Greece notif

Sport-Haley Q4 Sales Up 12%; Net Falls

Sport-Haley, Inc. saw net sales increase 12% to $7.9 million from $7.0 million for the fourth quarter. Net income, however decreased 65.2% to $204,000 from $587,000. Basic earnings per share reflected the income decrease at 8 cents per share, down from 23

Sports, Inc. Adds Two

The Sports, Inc. added Glenn’s Sporting Goods in Huntington WV as store number 878. The Sports, Inc. added Glenn’s Sporting Goods in Huntington WV as store number 878 and Pacesetter Sports in Terra Haute IN as store number 879…