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 (
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
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
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
Li and Fung Acquires Jimlar Corporation
Hong Kong-based sourcing giant Li & Fung Limited confirmed Thursday that it has acquired U.S.-based footwear maker Jimlar Corporation, confirming a July report in these columns…
Head N.V. Sales up 4.8% in First Half
Head N.V. reported that total net revenues increased by €5.5 million ($7.3mm), or 4.8%, to €120.0 million ($159.6mm) for the six months ended June 30, 2010 from €114.4 million ($152.7mm) in the comparable 2009 period. The increase was ma
President Signs MTB; Cites Impact on U.S Exports…
President Obama signed into law yesterday the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010, more commonly known as the miscellaneous tariff bill, or MTB (H.R. 4380)…
Gildan Q3 Earnings Set Record
Gildan Activewear Inc. set a new earnings record in the third quarter ended July 4, as strong growth in Activewear unit sales and lower promotional activity in the U.S. distributor channel more than made up for impacts from the Haiti earthquake and flat s
SGMA Study Defines Fitness Variables Across U.S.
SGMA says seniors are the ‘Rock’ of stability in fitness while business fitness equipment sales looking to rebound as economy attempts to recovery…
Smith and Wesson’s VP of Operations Steps Down
According to a filing submitted to the SEC, Kenneth. W. Chandler, VP – Operations of Smith & Wesson Corp., left his position as of Aug. 6…
Gamo Outdoor, USA and ActionSportGames® A/S Enter into an Exclusive Distribution Agreement
Gamo Outdoor USA and ActionSportGames®, (ASG) have signed an exclusive distribution agreement for ASG licensed Airsoft and Airgun products for the USA market…
