Life is Good Partners with Container Stores
Life is good has teamed up with The Container Store to find its biggest fan through a “Contain Your Collection” Photo Contest on The Container Store's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/containerstore. The prize includes an organization makeover from
Kobe Sportswear Appoints Yiu to New Position
Kobe Sportswear Inc. has appointed Claudia Yiu to the newly created position of Key Accounts Co-Ordinator — Corporate/Specialty Retail. Claudia's primary role will be focused on building our key account base within Canada…
Mammut Sales Growth Slows to 2.7% for First Half
Sales growth has slowed considerably at Mammut Sports Group since April, according to first half financial data released Wednesday by its parent company Conzzeta Group of Zurich. Conzzeta said its Mammut Sports Group generated net sales in the first half
Taylor Brands Appoints New VP of Sales
Taylor Brands has hired Jody Agnew as the VP of sales effective Aug. 22, 2010. The company manufactures and markets cutlery products under multiple brands, including Schrade, Uncle Henry, Old Timer, Smith & Wesson, U.S. Army, Boy Scouts of America, and Pr
Mountain Resort Bookings Show Surprising Strength
Occupancy and room rates rose by their highest level in two years at western mountain resorts tracked by Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP). Supported primarily by the Fourth of July weekend, occupancy rose 10.6 percent and the average daily rate (
Saucony to Sponsor Seattle Marathon
Saucony, Inc. announced its four-year exclusive footwear and apparel sponsorship of the Seattle Marathon…
David Beckham Named Spokesman for EA SPORTS Active 2
EA SPORTS signed David Beckham as brand ambassador for EA SPORTS Active 2, its answer to the Wii Fit…
Xenith Partners with Snoop Youth Football League
Xenith announced its partnership with the Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL). The partnership will provide the SYFL, in its entirety, access to Xenith Academy, a comprehensive risk reduction curriculum designed to deliver both innovation and education to
Rawlings Signs Exclusive NFL Tailgate License
Rawlings Sporting Goods has signed a multi-year agreement to become the NFL's exclusive licensee for select tailgating products, including tent canopies, grills and chairs. The new NFL tailgate product line includes Jarden's power brands Coleman
Heely’s Net Sales Sink in Q2
Heelys, Inc. said net sales for the second quarter of 2010 were $8.8 million compared to net sales of $12.4 million in the corresponding period a year ago. Also, gross profit was $3.7 million, or 42.2%, compared to gross profit of $4.1 million, or 32.9%..
Aldila Shaft Sales Jump 26% in Q2
Aldila, Inc. said net sales were $14.4 million while net income reached $704,000 or 13 cents earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to net sales of $10.6 million and a net loss of $627,000 or 12 cents loss per share for th
Hart Skis Relocates to Ogden, Utah
Wayzata, MN-based Hart Skis has become the latest snowsports company to relocate its U.S. headquarters to Ogden, Utah. The 55-year-old ski maker confirmed it is relocating to the city, which is already home to Amer Sports, Descente North America, Nidecker
NRA Challenges Semi-Auto Ban Referendum in Illinois
The NRA said it is backing a protest filed with the Electoral Board in Cook County, Illinois, in response to a petition to ban the sale of semi-automatic firearms across the state…
Italy’s Kayland Footwear Brand Hires Southeast Reps
Novation North America, Inc. and Kayland USA have contracted with Thomas Horsch and Plan B Marketing to represent the Kayland brand in West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida…
NWTF Chairman to be Inducted into Outdoor Hall of Fame
Peggy Ann Vallery, chairman of the National Wild Turkey Federation's national board of directors, will be inducted into the “Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame” in Nashville, TN Aug. 14…
