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Johnson Outdoors Resumes Work at Binghamton Plant
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has resumed manufacturing operations at its Binghamton, New York plant. Heavy rains caused massive flooding in parts of the Northeastern United States in late June, forcing the company to temporarily close the plant…
Golfsmith Adds Whole Foods CFO to Board
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. appointed Glenda Chamberlain, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Whole Foods Market, Inc., to its board of directors…
The Athlete’s Foot to Become Central Franchising
Two years ago Bob Corliss and the management team from The Athlete’s Foot acquired the company from the French holding company, Rallye Group, and subsequently worked to turn the ailing retailer and franchisor around. Shortly after the acquisition, the com
Black’s Leisure Expects Flat First Half
Blacks Leisure Group total group retail sales have risen by 2.7% in the 25 weeks to 19 August. Like for like retail sales declined by 0.4% in the same period. In 2005 comps fell 4.4%. Given the continuation of these disappointing sales trends, the Board o
Finish Line Cuts Q2 Sales and Earnings Guidance
The Finish Line, Inc. revised sales and earnings guidance for its second quarter ending August 26, 2006. The Company expects to report consolidated net sales for Q2 in the range of $335 million to $339 million, compared to $341.6 million reported for the
Asics Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Payless
ASICS America Corporation and ASICS Corporation Japan have been granted a motion for preliminary injunction enjoining Payless Shoesource, Inc. from infringing the ASICS Stripe Design Trademark…
CenterStone Adds O’Neill
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced that O’Neill Clothing has gone “live” for their retail dealers on the company’s iVendix software application for business-to-business (B2B) on-line ordering. O’Neill Clothing dealers will be able to place their pr
Nidecker Snowboards to Move to Ogden
According to Ogden City Mayor Matthew Godfrey, Nidecker Snowboards will move all of its North American distribution to Ogden. Nidecker becomes the seventh snow sports company to move to Ogden, Utah, in the last two years.
G3 Hires New Athlete Coordinator
Telemark adventurer and mountaineer Naheed Henderson will join G3 Genuine Guide Gear in the new role of Athlete Coordinator. Responsible for growing G3’s relationships with guides and athletes worldwide, Henderson will also be a part of G3’s team of spons
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…
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
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
