Wolverine Worldwide Ups Guidance on Strong Q1 Results
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported that first quarter revenues totaled $281.1 million, a 6.9% increase over first quarter 2006 revenue of $262.8 million. First quarter 2007 earnings per share increased to 39 cents, a 14.7% increase over first quarter 200
Industry Organizations Partner on Participation
Four of the leading sports trade associations have partnered to complete the largest online study of sports participation in the United States. This year’s study was a joint effort of the newly formed USA Sports Participation Study, a collaboration of spo
Kellwood Names VP Controller
Kellwood Company has promoted Daniel L. Karpel to vice president controller. Karpel joined Kellwood in January 2006 as controller. Prior to joining the company, he was director of planning and financial analysis at Spartech Corporation…
Zoot Suits Sponsors Playa Del Run Aquathlon
Zoot Suits, the apparel and wetsuits provider, said it has become the official wetZoot and apparel sponsor of the 2007 Playa Del Run Aquathlon & 5K Run Series. The sixth annual 1000m Swim and 5k Run Series is composed of six events along the coast of Sout
Nautilus Signs India Health Center Supply Deal
Nautilus, Inc. has been awarded an exclusive supply agreement with Talwalkars, one of India's largest chain of health centers. The exclusive partnership involves outfitting 20 health and fitness centers in 2007, with another 80 planned in major retai
Wynit Adds Director, Marketing and New Business Development
Mark Gustavson has joined WYNIT, Inc. as its director, marketing and new business development responsible for executing corporate marketing strategy and spearheading new market initiatives to drive the company's growth into
key U.S. markets…
Orange 21 Doubles Loss in Q4 Despite 28% Sales Gain
Orange 21 Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter of 2006 increased 28% to $11.4 million compared to $8.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. Excluding sales from the acquired LEM business, sales increased approximately 9% in Q4. The comp
Phoenix Footwear Names Taylor as CEO
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. named Cathy B. Taylor as CEO, effective April 23, 2007. James Riedman, who serves as Phoenix's Chairman of the Board of Directors and since May 2006, as Phoenix's interim CEO will continue in his role as Chairman…
NGF: 2007 Rounds Played Well Below Prior Levels
According to the National Golf Foundation, golf rounds played for the YTD period through February 2007 were down 15.8% on a same-store basis, the weakest performance in three years for the same time period. In 2006, rounds were up 15.4% through February v
Feelfree Kayak Adds to Rep Force
Feelfree Kayak is continuing building a sales force for the specialty and outdoor dealer channel and has added Erik Steinour as the company's Mid-Atlantic sales representative. Erik will work with dealers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryla
Rollerblade Partners with PE4life
Rollerblade and PE4life, the advocate for quality health and fitness programs, have joined forces in an initiative to fight childhood obesity through fitness-oriented skating programs in schools, K-12, across the country. As part of the new partnership, R
Puma CEO Says PPR Not Planning on Raising Offer
Puma AG's chief executive Jochen Zeitz said he has no indication that PPR SA is planning to increase its bid for the German sporting goods company's shares that it does not yet own. Shareholders at Puma's annual meeting criticized the price
Lotto Signs License for Brazil
Lotto Sport Italia signed a licensing agreement with Brazilian company Filon Confecções Ltda which will allow Filon Confecções to manufacture and market Lotto branded products throughout Brazil until December 31, 2009, with a renewal option for a further
NSSF Names New Director of PR
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) named Tony Aeschliman as its new director of public relations. Aeschliman will be responsible for a broad-based effort to promote positive messages about the shooting sports and responsible firearms ownersh
Waveyard Adds President of Construction
Waveyard Development, LLC added Jeffrey Gustin as vice president of construction management. Before joining Waveyard’s development team, Gustin was a co-founder of Liquid Design; the architecture firm responsible for the master design and construction man
