Bite Golf Adds New Reps and Hawaiian Distributor
Bite Golf has hired industry veteran Mark Balint as the sales rep for North Carolina and South Carolina and a new distributor, KOP Distributors, to cover the Hawaiian Islands…
Sea Otter Classic Brings $28 million to Local Businesses
According to an Economic Impact Report recently released, the 2005 Sea Otter Classic generated $28.6 million for local communities. The event is a major vehicle to promote tourism for the region…
Tod Swank, Owner of Tum Yeto, Acquires Watson Laminates
Watson Laminates has been acquired by Tod Swank, founder and owner of Tum Yeto, Inc., home of Foundation Skateboards, Toy Machine Bloodsucking Skateboard Company, Dekline Footware and Apparel, Pig Wood and Wheels, Ruckus Trucks and Deathbox Skateboards. T
Hurley Names New Skate Marketing Manager
Hurley added Aaron Astorga as Skate Marketing Manager to its team of professionals. As such, Astorga will manage the skate team and all athletic development, media, events, and promotions related to the company’s athlete roster including skate, BMX, MotoX
Brine Signs Clemens to Soccer RandD Team
Brine, Inc. signed an agreement with Mandy Clemens to join the Brine Soccer R&D Team. The 27-year-old San Diego native and Santa Clara University graduate will be prominently featured in Brine advertising, including their “Find Your Game” campaign. In add
NSGA: Mid-Atlantic Sporting Goods Sales Up 24.8% Since 1997
According to the NSGA and the U.S. Census Bureau, the Mid-Atlantic states are seeing slightly larger growth in sporting goods store sales than the rest of the country as a whole. In the Middle Atlantic states (NJ, NY, PA), overall sporting goods store sal
SGMA Opposes 2nd Annual PEP Budget Cuts
Just as he did last year, the President has recommended the elimination of the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) by 2008. The 2007 budget proposes only $26.4 million for PEP, the amount needed to fund previously-awarded, multi-year PEP grant
OnBoard Outfitters Launches Baby Line at MAGICkids
OnBoard Outfitters is launching its OnBoard Baby line at MAGICkids at the MAGIC Marketplace. OnBoard Baby is introducing a full line of baby carriers and diaper bags incorporating its patent-pending performance and adventure-tested fabrics NeoClene and Lu
SIA.06: Hardgoods Turned a Few Heads Too…
While fashion certainly stole the show at SIA.06 there was no shortage of innovation coming from the hardgoods companies. Alpine Ski companies are looking at new shapes and binding interfaces to improve speed, edge control, and overall performance, while
Silva Collaborates with Olympic Biathlete Burke
Silva has collaborated with U.S. Olympic Biathlon team member Tim Burke, providing Silva Tech4O Ski Speedometer product for training and preparation for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino. The Ski Speedometer records information vital to Burke in his Bia
Cybex Sees Q4 Sales Jump 20%
Cybex International, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter 2005 increased 20% to $36.0 million from $29.9 million for the same period last year. For the full year, net sales were up 11% to $114.6 million, compared to net sales of $103.4 for 2004.
SEC Sends Wells Notice to Footstar
Footstar, Inc. received a Wells notice from the SEC in connection with the Commission's outstanding enforcement proceedings into the facts and circumstances that gave rise to the company's restatement of financial results from 1997 through 2002.
Skechers Expects Strong Q4; Raises Guidance
Skechers USA raised its guidance for fourth quarter 2005 revenues to the range of $220 million to $223 million, above the high-end of the company's previous guidance of $210 million to $220 million, and $1.003-$1.006 billion for the full year. The co
Globe Reviewing Business; Utilizes Sage Group for Process
Globe International will undertake a detailed review of the business and brand assets designed to improve shareholder value. Globe has appointed investment bankers, the Sage Group based in Los Angeles, to provide advice during this process. The Chief Exec
Tennis Federation Pres Elected to IOC
ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti was elected to the International Olympic Committee
during the 118th Session held in Turin, Italy on 10 February 2006 ahead of the XX Olympic
Winter Games.
Ricci Bitti has been President of the International Tennis Feder
