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SIA Launches First Phase of ‘Model for Success’
SnowSports Industries America will introduce results from the first phase of its new “Model for Success”, as presented by Jim Spring, president of Leisure Trends, at its pilot education seminar series set to take place in New England next week. The prese
Trek Technologies Inks Deal with StuffBak
Trek Technologies, d.b.a. Trek-Tech inked a partnership with the StuffBak, a loss-protection-and-recovery service. The new StuffBak feature provides consumers with a service designed to recover lost possessions. As part of a TrekPod product purchase, con
Sport-Haley Reverses Q4 Loss on 10% Sales Gain
Sport-Haley reported net income of $587,000 for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year ended June 30, 2005, or 23 cents per share, as compared with a loss of ($1,659,000), or (55 cents) per share, in the fourth quarter of the previous fiscal year. Net sale
Saucony Shareholders Approve Stride Rite Merger
Saucony, Inc. announced that shareholders had voted overwhelmingly to adopt the merger agreement allowing The Stride Rite Corporation to acquire Saucony. At the Special Meeting of Shareholders approximately 86% of the company's Class A Common Stock a
Black Diamond Expands Management Team to Support Growth
Black Diamond Equipment created ten new middle and upper level positions to enhance innovation and streamline efficiencies. Black Diamond said that the company's recent growth, and confidence in its continued growth, has led to the hiring of experien
Warnaco Swimwear President Appointed to International Swimming Hall of Fame Board
Roger Williams, president of the Warnaco Swimwear Group, was appointed to the new board of directors of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, joining 14 other business leaders and sports personalities it was announced today by Mark Spitz, Chairman of t
Oakley Inks Deal with Transitions for New Prescription Product
Oakley's new lens offerings combine the technologies of Transitions V with ESP(r) photochromic technology, Oakley Iridium lens coating and Oakley Plutonite(r) lens material. The partnership with Transitions marks the first time that photochromics hav
Aldila Adds Creamer to Advisory Staff
Aldila has added LPGA Tour player, Paula Creamer, to its Advisory Staff. Paula Creamer, age 19, one of the game's hottest prospects and a two-time winner on this year's LPGA Tour. She joins an Aldila Advisory Staff that includes Nick Price, thre
Collegiate Pacific Fiscal Year Net Doubles; Acquires Sport Supply Group
Collegiate Pacific Inc. has executed a definitive merger agreement to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of Sport Supply Group, Inc. Fiscal year revenues were up 169%to $106.3 million, due primarily to acquisitions.
Net income doubled to $3.8 mi
Umbro Swings to Profit in First Half; US Sales Double
Umbro plc reported that total wholesale equivalent sales, which is the Group’s buy/sell sales plus the wholesale value of licensees’ sales, for the first half declined 10.1% to £175.4 million ($329 mm) from £195.1 million ($356 mm) in H1 2004. Umbro post
ISS Issues Reccomendation for Saucony Sale
Saucony, Inc. announced Wednesday that Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. has recommended that Saucony shareholders vote FOR the proposed acquisition of Saucony by The Stride Rite Corporation at Saucony's special meeting of stockholders on Frid
Copeland Sports Returns to Walnut Creek Market
Copelands' Enterprises, Inc. announced the Grand Opening of its newest Copeland Sports store in Walnut Creek, California, marking the company's long-awaited return to the area. The ribbon-cutting for the new store will occur on Thursday, Septem
Mervyns to Focus on West and Southwest; Will Shutter 25% of Doors
As part of a new business strategy, Mervyns is focusing on the high-growth West and Southwest markets and its strong profitable foundation of 193 stores in 10 states. Mervyns will increase its investment in existing store operations, information technolog
Cutter and Buck Heads Off Shareholder Challenge; Announces Corporate Governance Initiatives
Cutter & Buck Inc. has accelerated its previously announced initiative to eliminate its classified board structure and the related supermajority vote requirement. If the company's proposal is approved by shareholders at their upcoming meeting, all me
DSW Sees Q2 Sales Jump 17.8%, Net Up 4.5%
DSW Inc. announced a 4.5% increase in net income of $9.3 million for the second quarter, compared with $8.9 million last year. Net sales for the quarter were $276.2 million, a 17.8% rise from $234.4 million during last year's second quarter. The seco
