SIA: Chain Snow Sports Sales Remain Flat
Snow Sports sales at chain stores totaled $345.8 million for the August through December period of 2006. Overall sales for both specialty and chain stores were down 3% in dollars to $1.46 billion for the August through December period of 2006, compared to
Nike Promotes from Within
Nike has appointed David Heath as new Vice President of Global Sales and Pat Zeedick as General Manager of Equipment for the Nike brand…
Mitchell and Ness Partners with Jordan Brand
Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co. has partnered with Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. in a three-year exclusive agreement that will feature a collection of authentic on-court uniforms commemorating defining moments of Jordan’s NBA career. This will be t
Athlete’s Foot Parent Acquires Two Ice Cream Chains
NexCen Brands, Inc. – parent company to The Athlete's Foot – has entered into definitive agreements to acquire MaggieMoo's International, LLC and the assets of Marble Slab Creamery, Inc. for a total combined initial purchase price of $37.1 milli
Escalade Sports Acquires Trophy Ridge
Escalade Sports has acquired substantially all of the assets of Trophy Ridge LLC., a manufacturer and developer of archery accessories…
Brunswick Sells marine Electronics Brands
Brunswick Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to sell Brunswick New Technologies' marine electronics operations to Navico International Ltd. The purchase will include the Northstar, MX Marine and Navman marine brands. Terms of the transacti
Pelican Products Adds Sales Managers
Pelican Products, Inc. has hired protector case industry experts Sylvia Sepulveda and Jim Rooney as sales managers to complement its expanding sales team. The two have a combined 30 years protector case experience in diverse industries such as military,
Interbike Looks at Timing and Venue Options with Industry Leaders
As a part of the tenth annual Bicycle Leadership Conference, Interbike hosted a breakfast presentation titled “Guiding Our Future” on Tuesday, February 6 at the Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego, California. Show Director Lance Camisasca shared post-Interbi
Golfsmith Inks On-Line Pro-Shop Deal with ESPN
Golfsmith.com is now the official golf and tennis pro shop of ESPN.com. It's the first golf and tennis equipment, apparel and accessories store for ESPN.com, averaging more than 18 million unique visitors each month…
Coleman Parent Q4 Income Soars on 9% Sales Increase
Jarden Corporation, parent company to Coleman, fourth quarter net sales increased 9% to $1.1 billion compared to $975 million for the same period in the previous year. Net income was $35.7 million, or 52 cents per diluted share, for the quarter compared t
Masterfit Inks Deal with Mica Sports Canada
Masterfit Enterprises and Mica Sport Canada have entered into an agreement that will provide Mica with exclusive distribution rights to Masterfit's Instaprint custom insole products, fit aids and boot fitting tools in the Canadian market. Mica will d
Garmin Doubles Fourth Quarter Sales and Income
Garmin Ltd. fourth quarter total revenue of $611 million, up 92% from $319 million in fourth quarter 2005. Earnings per share increased 105% to 82 cents from 40 cents in 2005; excluding foreign exchange, EPS increased 102% to 87 cents from 43 cents in 200
Gerber and Brunton Hire Backbone Media
Fiskars Brands Inc. has hired Backbone Media to handle public relations efforts for Gerber Legendary Blades and Brunton. Backbone Media will support Gerber and Brunton’s joint communications team with product placement and brand awareness…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Completes Golf Galaxy Acquisition
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Golf Galaxy, Inc. As previously reported, Dick's and Golf Galaxy entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger. Under the terms of the agreement, each outstanding share of Gol
Sean John Signs License with Mountain High Hosiery
Sean John has signed an agreement with Mountain High Hosiery giving Mountain High the license to produce and market men’s and boy’s socks within the US and Canada…
