Soffe Inks Accessory License with Vital
M.J. Soffe Co. has signed a licensing agreement with Vital Apparel to produce a line of sports-themed and fashion coordinated accessories for young junior girls under the Soffe brand…
Wal-Mart Makes Half Million Dollar Grant to The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. made a $500,000 Acres for America signature grant to The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy to complete the acquisition of two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, featuring spectacular sand dunes, a host of wildlife, and a high d
Everlast Offers Boxing Equipment in South Africa
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has expanded its agreement with an existing licensee “Better Brands” to include boxing equipment in South Africa…
National Study Finds Most States Fail PE
Despite skyrocketing childhood obesity rates and calls from Congress, the Surgeon General and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for high quality daily physical education programs, most states receive a failing grade on their physical education re
TSA Shareholders Approve Take-Over Bid
The Sports Authority, Inc. announced that its acquisition by an investor group led by Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. was approved today at a special meeting of stockholders. The acquisition is expected to be completed within the next few days.
Bauer Resigns from Anitgua Board
The Antigua Group Inc. accepted the resignation of Kim Bauer, C.A., has resigned as a director of Antigua. The board of directors thanked Bauer for his valuable contributions and service to Antigua during his tenure as director…
Rossignol Inks Sponsorship Deal with Ligety
Ted Ligety has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement to use Rossignol skis, boots, bindings and poles. Ligety was the only American man to win a medal in alpine skiing at the recent Olympic Games and is unanimously considered one of the biggest supersta
Big Dog Net Loss Widens on 23% Sales Increase
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. first quarter consolidated net sales were $38.7 million, a 23% increase, as compared with $31.3 million in the first quarter 2005. Comparable retail store sales increased 0.8% for the quarter, comprised of a 7.8% increase for TWC ch
Amer Sports Narrows Q1 Loss on 8% Sales Increase
Amer Sports' first quarter net sales grew by 8% to €417.4 million ($501.9 mm) compared to €385.0 million ($505.3 mm) in 2005. Comparable net sales in local currencies were up 3%. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to €1.6 million ($1.
Timberland First Quarter Sales Slip on Exchange Rate
The Timberland Company first quarter net income was $29.2 million and diluted earnings per share were 45 cents, compared with first quarter 2005 net income of $42.2 million and diluted EPS of 61 cents. First quarter revenue decreased 1.2% from $349.8 mill
Timberland is Again One of ‘100 Best Corporate Citizens’
For the seventh consecutive year, Timberland has been recognized by Business Ethics Magazine as a “100 Best Corporate Citizen” for its corporate social responsibility efforts. In its Spring 2006 issue, Business Ethics Magazine reveals the results of a sur
Suunto Partners with Jelly Belly Pro Team
Suunto has partnered with the Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team, making the Suunto t6 the organization’s official training tool. Jelly Belly pros will use the Suunto t6, Suunto Ambassador Strap and Suunto Bike POD to record laboratory-accurate assessments of t
Pittards Names Blackford as Group Financial Director
Pittards Group Financial Director John Howard Buckley will retired on May 1 after twenty years in the role. The company appointed Robert Martin Lindsey Blackford as Buckley's replacement…
Brunswick Appoints President — Asia Pacific
Brunswick Corporation named John C. Pfeifer as president of the Brunswick Asia Pacific Group. He will succeed Theo N. Wiggill who recently retired. Pfeifer will report to both Peter B. Hamilton, president – Brunswick Boat Group, and Patrick C. Mackey, pre
Volcom Executives to Sell Stock
Volcom, Inc.'s Chairman Rene R. Woolcott, President and Chief Executive Officer Richard R. Woolcott, and certain other executive officers have adopted separate pre-arranged stock trading plans under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1
