Dunham Adds to Design Team
Dunham added Christine Hall to the brand’s Design Team. As Designer II, Hall will be responsible for all aspects of product design, from ideation to production confirmation in the men’s casual/lifestyle and work boot categories…
Mizuno’s Wave Elixir Recieves ‘Best Debut’
The global editors of Runner’s World magazineawarded their first ever International “Best Debut” award to the Mizuno Wave Elixir performance running shoe…
Asics Works to Lessen Eco-Impact
ASICS is taking steps to make its production process more environmentally-friendly. The Japanese sporting goods manufacturer is introducing new shoeboxes for the spring/summer 2007 season as part of its ongoing commitment to the environment. The new shoe
Cybex to Move to NASDAQ
Cybex International, Inc. has had its application for listing its common stock on The NASDAQ Stock Market approved. The Company expects to begin trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol “CYBI” on or about November 21, 2006. The Company's common stock w
Ibex Names Canadian Distributor
Ibex Outdoor Clothing tapped Double J Fashion Group to act as its exclusive distribution agent for Canada. Effective immediately, the Montreal- based group will implement its existing sales force to manage all sales and distribution for Canada’s four reg
Salomon Shifts U.S. Sales Team
Salomon's U.S. division has made several changes to its sales structure. Patrick Carland has been promoted to Director of U.S. Sales for all Salomon product categories. Ken MacDonald has been promoted to Eastern Sales Manager for all categories. Bill
Puma Partners with Ducati to Expand Moto Program
In search of a partner to help further develop PUMA Moto, launched in spring 2006, PUMA has teamed up with motorcycle manufacturere Ducati to raise sustainable equity and credibility in the greater motorsport market. PUMA will be the footwear supplier of
SGMA’s Sports + Tech Convergence Looks to Year Two
SGMA’s Sports + Technology Convergence, which ran from October 24-26, was a business to business experience for leaders in the sporting goods industry and leading technology companies to learn how technology will continue to impact all aspects of the spor
Adams Golf Q3 Sales Jump 47.1%
Adams Golf posted net sales of $15.0 million for the third quarter, jumping 47.1% from $10.2 million in the comparable period of 2005. The company reported a net loss of $0.5 million, or 2 cents per fully diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $0.4 m
Gramicci Names New Canadian Distributor
Gramicci named BIGroup, based in Montreal, as its first Canadian distributor. BIGroup also represents Compass North, Maui, Persona, and Redsand. BIGroup serves over 1,300 retail accounts across Canada…
Callaway Launches New Multi-Channel Retail System
Callaway Golf Company is launching an on-line alliance between Callaway Golf and its network of authorized U.S. retailers and online consumers. This online shopping site links consumers and golf retailers by permitting the consumer to place an order throu
Sport Chalet Q2 Sales Jump 11.7%; Flips Loss to Profit
Sport Chalet, Inc. saw sales increase 11.7% to $91.3 million for the second quarter from $81.7 million for the same period last year. Six new stores contributed $9.0 million in sales on a same day basis. Same store sales on a same day basis increased 3.0%
Vietnam’s WTO Ascension Agreement Approved
Following a decision by the World Trade Organization's General Council on November 7, 2006 Vietnam is set to become the WTO’s 150th member. The General Coucil approved the Southeast Asian country’s membership agreement and Vietnam will become a membe
Sugoi Hires New EU PR and MarCom Firm
Sugoi Performance Apparel has hired inMotionmar as their new European PR and Marcom agency. Uwe Weissflog, GM of inMotion mar.com based in Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart, Germany, will be responsible for servicing and communicating with key media throughout C
Billabong Acquires New Zealand’s Amazon Surf Chain
Billabong International Limited has agreed to purchase the New Zealand-based Amzaon surf retail chain. According to Billabong, the 19-store chain is New Zealand’s largest surf retailer. The purchase was expected to be slightly acretive to earnings per sh
