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Clark Foam Shuts Doors; Surf Industry Left Looking for Blanks
Clark Foam, the largest producer of polyurethane cure surfboard 'blanks' in the U.S. suddenly closed its doors. Following a 7-page letter sent to members of the surf industry detailing perceived attacks on his company by various government agen
NRF Port Tracker: Nation’s Ports Operating Smoothly
The National Retail Federation and Global Insight released the December Port Tracker Report, stating that the nation’s major retail container ports are operating without significant congestion problems as the industry’s peak shipping season comes to an en
Shop.org: Online Retailers Seeing Strong Holiday Season
According the the results of the 2005 Shop.org/BizRate Research eHoliday Mood Study, conducted by BizRate Research, a division of Shopzilla, Inc., online retailers are reaping the benefits of aggressive, early promotions. With the holiday season just gett
Brunswick Elects McCoy as CEO; Names Zimmerman to Board
Brunswick Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has elected Dustan E. McCoy as the company's chairman and CEO, replacing George W. Buckley who has resigned from the company to become the chairman, president and CEO of 3M Company. Brunswic
Aldila Recognized as Top Branded Golf Shaft
The Darrell Survey Company recognized Aldila as the number one shaft brand in their recently completed U.S. National Survey.
SGI’s Reinhart Awarded CPC Designation
Sports Group International announced that the National Association of Personnel Services has awarded Dave Reinhart, SGI vice president, with the designation of Certified Personnel Consultant. Reinhart, who joined SGI six years ago after more than 15 years
Spyder Forms Adventure Racing Team
Spyder Active Sports signed a major sponsorship in the adventure race realm by forming Team Spyder. The three athletes, Travis Macy, Danelle Ballengee, and Dave Mackey, were ranked second in the world competing together as a pro team in 2004.
Hot Tuna Appoints Managing Director
Hot Tuna announced the appointment of Marcus Gracey as the company's managing director. Marcus joins Hot Tuna from the Australia & Asia Pacific Division of Quiksilver Inc. Marcus’ immediate focus with Hot Tuna will be to drive sales growth within the
AMEX to Trade Under Armour Options
The American Stock Exchange will launch trading in options on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 on the Nasdaq Stock Market listed stock of Under Armor, Inc. under the Option Symbol UWG…
Budris Departs Veltec
After nearly a decade with Veltec Sports, 30-year cycling industry veteran Al Budris has left Veltec to start his own consulting firm, Alpha Sports Associates…
CITA Releases Embargoes
Franklin L. Lavin, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, released a statement on the decision by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements to end further consideration of 24 requests for safeguard action on imports from Chi
Phoenix Receives Approval for New Stock; AMEX Warning Withdrawn
Phoenix Footwear Group received notification from the American Stock Exchange that its additional listing application for the shares of common stock issued as part of the purchase price in its acquisition of the Chambers Belt Company had been approved, re
Tecnifibre Teams Up with Bridgestone
5 years after the creation of its production subsidiary for tennis balls in Thailand, Tecnifibre keeps on growing with a new partnership with BRIDGESTONE. The goal of this partnership is to increase the capacity and technical expertise of this tennis ball
Metolius Wins ‘Sharp End’ Award from Access Fund
Metolius Climbing has been chosen to receive the Access Fund's 2005 Sharp End Award in recognition of their efforts in climber advocacy. Sharp End Awards are presented annually to individuals and organizations demonstrating remarkable leadership and
Collegiate Pacific Purchases More Sport Supply Shares; Terminates Merger
Collegiate Pacific Inc announced that it has purchased an additional 1.66 million, or 19%, of the outstanding shares of Sport Supply Group for approximately $9.2 million in cash — or $5.55 per share of SSPY common stock from an institutional holder. Coll
