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Counterfeit Raids Target Chinese Golf Manufacturers
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group has continued its petitioning efforts to encourage Chinese government authorities to enforce its laws against counterfeiting activities within the Peoples Republic of China. In the latest actio
Flojos Hires Imperial Sales Partners
Flojos hired Rob Koenig and Todd Young from Imperial Sales Partners to the Flojos sales team. Based in Austin, TX, they will be covering the Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Kansas regions as of August…
Collegiate Pacific Signs Service Agreement with Sport Supply
Collegiate Pacific Inc. entered into a Services Agreement with Sports Supply Group, Inc., in which it owns a 73% share. Under the terms of the Services Agreement, SSG will provide BOO with additional warehouse storage and office space at SSG’s Dallas, Tex
Hibbett Q2 Net Slides 17% Despite 11% Sales Jump
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. reported an 11.0% increase in net sales for the second quarter to $104.4 million from $94.0 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales increased 0.6% during the same period. Net income for the second quarter
Yakima Hires Tool Products Vet as New CEO
Yakima Products, Inc. named Gerald T. Heinlen to the position of chief executive officer. The appointment is effective as of August 28. Mr. Heinlen’s career includes nearly 20 years in consumer products, including 10 years with Waterloo Industries in Wat
Scott USA Adds to Sales Management Team
Scott USA has added to its sales management team for the 2007 selling season. The company has expanded to four regional sales managers to support its expanded sales force…
Everlast Signs South America Boxing Equipment License
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has signed a new license to distribute boxing equipment with Leading Brands SA. The Buenos Aires based company will distribute Everlast branded boxing equipment throughout Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The license covers a vari
Acopa USA President Killed in Auto Accident
According to local papers, Acopa USA’s president, Steve Karafa was killed in a car accident while on his way home from OR Summer Market on U.S. 93 when the vehicle he was riding in overturned. Climbing legend and Acopa spokesperson John Bachar was at the
The Buckle Sees Q2 Sales and Earnings Fall
The Buckle, Inc.'s net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 decreased 12.1% to $6.6 million, or 34 cents per share, compared to net income of $7.6 million, or 39 cents per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Net sales for the second
Shoe Carnival Q2 Earnings Climb on Slowing Sales
Shoe Carnival, Inc. net earnings for the second quarter increased 5.8% to $2.9 million as compared with net earnings of $2.7 million in 2005. Diluted earnings per share increased 5% to 21 cents per share compared with 20 cents per share last year. Net sal
Sport Chek Partners with Ski Canada Magazine for Buyers Guide
Sport Chek a corporate banner of The Forzani Group Ltd., has teamed up with Ski Canada Magazine to bring consumers the first ever Ski Canada Sport Chek Skiers' Gear Guide. The issue features results of the Ski Canada Test on the ski assortment and eq
Head Slips into Red on 5% Revenue Decline
Head N.V. second quarter net revenues were down 5.3% to €63.8 million ($78.0 mm). Operating result before restructuring costs and gain on sale of property, decreased by €3.2 million ($3.9 mm) to a loss of €2.9 million ($3.5 mm). The loss for the period wa
Patagonia Finalizes Single Brand Transition
Effective Spring 2008 the Water Girl, USA brand will
transition to Patagonia Women's Surf. The decision comes as the final step in Patagonia's brand architecture simplification, which has included the transition of Lotus Designs to Patagonia Pad
Collegiate Pacific Expects Q4 Net Loss; Proposes Sport Supply Acquisition
Collegiate Pacific both release preliminary results for Q4 and the fiscal year and offered to purchase the remaining shares of Sport Supply Group for $8.80 per share. Regarding Q406 preliminary results, the company currently expects to report revenues of
Hibbett Lowers Q2 DEPS Guidance on 11% Sales Jump
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. net sales for the second quarter increased 11.0% to $104.4 million from $94.0 million for last year's quarter. Comparable store sales increased 0.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Based on these sales results, the
