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National Study Finds Most States Fail PE
Despite skyrocketing childhood obesity rates and calls from Congress, the Surgeon General and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for high quality daily physical education programs, most states receive a failing grade on their physical education re
TSA Shareholders Approve Take-Over Bid
The Sports Authority, Inc. announced that its acquisition by an investor group led by Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. was approved today at a special meeting of stockholders. The acquisition is expected to be completed within the next few days.
Bauer Resigns from Anitgua Board
The Antigua Group Inc. accepted the resignation of Kim Bauer, C.A., has resigned as a director of Antigua. The board of directors thanked Bauer for his valuable contributions and service to Antigua during his tenure as director…
Amer Sports Narrows Q1 Loss on 8% Sales Increase
Amer Sports' first quarter net sales grew by 8% to €417.4 million ($501.9 mm) compared to €385.0 million ($505.3 mm) in 2005. Comparable net sales in local currencies were up 3%. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to €1.6 million ($1.
Timberland is Again One of ‘100 Best Corporate Citizens’
For the seventh consecutive year, Timberland has been recognized by Business Ethics Magazine as a “100 Best Corporate Citizen” for its corporate social responsibility efforts. In its Spring 2006 issue, Business Ethics Magazine reveals the results of a sur
LaCrosse First Quarter Income Jumps 23% on 13% Sales Increase
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. first quarter 2006 net sales were $21.4 million, up 13% from $18.9 million in the first quarter of 2005. Approximately $1.7 million of the net sales in the first quarter of 2006 can be attributed to five additional business days co
Pony Names Stroesser as CEO
Athletic footwear industry veteran Jim Stroesser has been appointed CEO of Pony International LLC. Stroesser, who previously served as Vice President of Sales at Converse, as National Sales Director at Oakley, and as a senior sales executive at Nike, move
Recall: Hoist Exercise Benches
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Hoist Exercise Benches have recalled about 48,000 exercise benches. In addition to Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc., the company also does business under the name Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif…
East South Central States Sales Slightly Off Total U.S.
In the East South Central states (KY, TN, AL, MS), overall sporting goods store sales grew 22.6% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 23.5% during the period. Sales for 2002 in the East South Central states reached $982 million. Of that amount
Dick’s Sporting Goods Receives Build-to-Suit Financing
Investment firm W. P. Carey & Co. LLC has provided Dick's Sporting Goods with $18.5 million in build-to-suit financing to expand its existing distribution facility in Plainfield, IN. W. P. Carey's affiliated income generating real estate fund, C
Nike Donates Joga Bonito Fields Across U.S.
Nike has committed approximately $1 million to fuel soccer in 15 communities throughout the U.S. Nike will donate three Joga Bonito soccer fields in Los Angeles, three fields in New York and four fields in Chicago as well as provide soccer equipment for 1
AND 1 Partners with AEG Live to Produce Mix Tape
AND 1 is partnering with event company AEG LIVE produce the popular AND 1 Mix Tape Tour presented by Mountain Dew, now in its seventh year…
Kellwood Names Streader Pres of Ops Services
Jeffery Streader was named president of Kellwood’s Operating Services Division. Streader is a seasoned executive with 25 years of experience developing and
delivering innovative strategic supply chain solutions…
Viesturs to be Honorary Chairperson of Summit for Someone
Ed Viesturs, America’s premier high-altitude mountaineer, has signed on to be the Honorary Chairperson of Backpacker Magazine’s 2007 Summit for Someone benefit climbs. These climbs, created and owned by the recreational non-profit, Big City Mountaineers,
Elliot Joins DeFeet Sales Management Team
Bryan Elliot is the newest member of DeFeet’s sales management team. As Eastern U.S. and inside sales manager, Elliot will oversee internal efforts as well as manage DeFeet’s independent sales force from the Mississippi River east…
