Ashworth Lead Apparel Vendor for 2005 U.S. Open
Ashworth, Inc. announced it was awarded the contract by Pinehurst Resorts, Inc as the lead apparel vendor for the 2005 U.S. Open Championship to be held at the Pinehurst Resort, June 13-19, 2005. Under terms of the contract, Ashworth will be the leading
Rosinsky to Head Racing Swimwear for Speedo
Kate Rosinsky has been named Merchandising Manager for Racing Swimwear for Speedo. She succeeds Maricel Castro, who has been promoted to Director of International Product Development for Speedo in London, a new post…
Lotto Names New Chief Sales Officer
Starting from 3rd November 2003, Alberto Niero will join Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. as Chief Sales Officer directly responding to Andrea Tomat, President and CEO…
Feldman to Run Lodge Business at Dick’s
Denny Feldmann has joined Dick's Sporting Goods as a Vice President and General Merchandise Manager with responsibility for the hunting, camping, fishing, water sports, snow sports, work wear, and bike businesses. Mr. Feldmann joins Dick's wit
Saucony Q3 EPS up 32% Despite 13.4% U.S. Sales Decline
Saucony, Inc. announced net income for the third quarter ended October 3, 2003 increased 37% to $2.2 million, or 34 cents per diluted share, from $1.6 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, in the comparable period of 2002. Net sales for Q3 declined 5.0
Sportsman Guide Almost Triples Q3 Earnings on 12% Sales Gain
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. reported sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 were $41.2 million, a 12.2% increase over the $36.7 million in the year-ago period. The Company reported net earnings of $710,000, or 13 cents per fully diluted share
Champion Licenses Name for Sports Drink
Champion Athleticwear has settled its complaint against ChampionLyte Holdings, Inc. and signed a licensing agreement with the company, allowing it to continue to use the Champion name on its sugar-free entry in the isotonic sports drink category…
Head Appoints New Diving Unit Chief
Head N.V. announced that Stefano Di Martino will be joining Head as the Managing Director of the Diving Division. He will take up his position in January 2004 when he will also be appointed Managing Director of HTM Sport S.p.A Italy and become a Member of
The Bon-Ton Completes Acquisition of Elder-Beerman
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. has completed its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. at a price of $8.00 per share in cash…
180’s and EntreQuest Form Mentoring Program
180s and EntreQuest formed a corporate youth mentoring program — b4students Foundation. The mentoring program teaches self-improvement and business development skills to underserved, ‘at promise’ Baltimore city middle school and high school students. The
JanSport Receives Continental Divide Trail Alliance Corporate Award
Jansport was recently presented with the Continental Divide Trail Alliances' prestigious Corporate Award. The annual award recognizes a company that has committed significant time and resources to the completion and protection of the CDT…
Carver Launches Sourcing Resource Group
Art Carver, a former footwear executive with Reebok, Global Sports and Vans, announced the formation of Sourcing Resource Group, Inc. The company, SRG, represents a group of footwear factories in China and the Philippines that manufacture for leading athl
Wilson Shakes Up Management Team Once Again
John Embree, VP of Sales for Wilson Golf and Racquet Sports, has resigned from Wilson after 17 years with the company. He will be replaced by Rick Kerpsack, previously Business Director of Tennis Balls. Additionally, Antoine Ballon, who is currently Mark
SGMA Raquetball Group Hires Coordinator
The racquetball industry is taking steps to increase its visibility. To achieve this objective, the SGMA’s Racquetball Manufacturers Council (RMC) has hired Dave George of San Bruno, California, as its Project Coordinator…
Skechers Sees Q3 Loss on Close-outs…
Skechers saw third quarter sales fall sharply, but the numbers were better than the company’s previous guidance due primarily to the company’s “aggressive approach” to reduce inventories that cut into margins and pushed the company into the loss column…
