Wisse Appointed National Sales Manager for Stohlquist
Stohlquist WaterWare appointed Jake Wisse as National Sales Manager. Wisse is taking his industry background and passion for paddle sports to Arlington, where he will be working with paddling innovator Jim Stohlquist to continue the momentum the brand ha
Pacific Sunwear Rides 12% Q4 Sales Jump to 15% Net Increase
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. posted a 15% increase in net income for the fourth quarter to $47.0 million, compared to $40.7 million for the same period last year. Total sales for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2006 were $424.9 million, an inc
Worth Makes Changes to Fastpitch Marketing Dept.
Worth Sports is restructuring their Collegiate Fastpitch and Olympian Sports Marketing Department. As a part of this restructuring, Cheri Kempf will join Worth as Manager of Fastpitch Sports Marketing. In her role, Cheri will report to Jeff Rich, Directo
SIA: SIA.07 Space Requests at ‘Fastest Pace Ever’
Straight on the heels of the successful SIA.06 SnowSports Trade Show, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reports that space requests for current exhibitors and new companies interested in exhibiting at SIA.07 are coming in at the “fastest pace ever.” S
Accounting Error Causes Sport-Haley to Restate Earnings
Sport-Haley, Inc. announced that the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, along with senior management, determined that the statements of operations and cash flows for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, contained an error, which wh
Outlast Hires Vann Brown for Apparel Market Development
Outlast Technologies, Inc. hired Vann Brown as Vice President of Business Development. Brown has been selected to spearhead apparel market development for Outlast in North America. In the last 20 years, Brown has worked in the textile industry in virtuall
Bob’s Stores a Burden to TJX in 2005
The TJX Companies, Inc. saw net sales for the fiscal year were $16.1 billion, an 8% increase over last year and consolidated comparable store sales increased 2%. Sales at Bob's Stores decreased 0.7% for the quarter to $288.5 million from $290.6 milli
Hi-Tec Takes Next Step in Five-Year Restructuring Plan
Hi-Tec Sports PLC is entering it’s fourth year of a five year repositioning strategy. It started in 2002 with the re-branding of it’s Hi-Tec Brand, focusing on the core categories of Outdoor, Golf and Court. Over the next 2 years, this was followed by cen
Garmin Q4 Earnings Outpace Sales by Nearly Two to One
Garmin Ltd. fourth quarter 2005 revenue was $319.3 million, up 45% from $220.9 million in fourth quarter 2004. The consumer segment revenue increased 50% to $260.2 million in fourth quarter 2005. All geographic areas experienced solid growth. Earnings pe
Sport Haley Fiscal Q2 Swings to Profit on 11% Sales Decline
Sport-Haley, Inc. net sales for the fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2005 were $4.4 million, a decrease of $571,000 or 11%, from net sales of $5.0 million for the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. Net income for the quarter ended December 31,
LaCrosse Looks to Move to Portland
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. signed an agreement with the Portland Development Commission (PDC) for a loan and grant package worth $750,000 to assist in bringing the company's corporate headquarters and the Danner distribution center to the City of Portla
Forum and Special Blend Partner with L-R-G for ’06 Collection
Forum Snowboards and Special Blend entered into an exclusive partnership with urban-influenced lifestyle brand, L-R-G Clothing. This unique collaboration will yield a collection of limited-edition products for the 2006 season including a co-branded Forum
Habana Joe Names Athletic Relations Liaison
Habana Joe Trading Company named former Major League baseball player, Ralph Citarella, as its Athletic Relations Liaison. Mr. Citarella will be working closely with Joe Gere, founder and president of Habana Joe, to create a golf apparel line that will inc
Callaway Renews Olin Brown Contract
Callaway Golf Company has re-signed PGA Tour player Olin Browne to a multi-year contract. Browne, who in 1992 was the first PGA Tour player to sign on as Callaway Golf Staff Professional, will endorse Callaway Golf woods, irons and golf balls, carry a Cal
Royal Robbins Hires CerconeBrownCurtis as Agency of Record
Royal Robbins has tapped CerconeBrownCurtis as agency of record responsible for its brand strategy, advertising, merchandising, publicity and promotions. The agency has been tasked with understanding the underlying true spirit of the Royal Robbins brand
