Ashworth Appoints Outside Director to Board
Ashworth, Inc. announced the appointment of John W. Richardson, a new outside director, to the company's Board.
Mr. Richardson will stand for election at the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for March 2006. Mr. Richardson has e
Dorel Posts Lower Sales on Sting-Ray Softness
Dorel Industries Inc. reported revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 of $423.3 million, down slightly from $433.8 million a year ago with strong revenue growth in the juvenile segment partially offset the lower sales of Sting-Ray bicycles
Forrester Research Predicts Online Holiday Sales Growth
Despite concerns about consumer confidence, US online retail sales this holiday season will hit $18 billion, a 25 percent increase over last year, according to Forrester Research…
Sportsman’s Guide Posts 8% Sales Gain; Income Jumps 50%
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 that, with net sales of $61.5 million, compared to $57.0 million for last year's third quarter. Net earnings for the quarter were $2.2 million, or 26 cen
Tennis Follows IOC, Declares Three Stripes a Logo
adidas' logo woes continue as the varied govering bodies of tennis agree that the three stripes is a manufacturer's logo subject to the space and size limitations of all logos. For the ITF and the Grand Slams, this declaration means that adidas&
Timblerand and L.L. Bean Utilize Fair Factories Clearinghouse
The Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting workplace compliance through the sharing of factory audit information, announced that Timberland and L.L. Bean, Inc. are the latest retailers to manage informati
Hat World Adds President and COO
Genesco Inc. appointed Kenneth J. as president and Glenn Campbell as chief operating officer of Indianapolis-based Hat World Corporation. Kocher, who joined Hat World in 1997 as chief financial officer, will have general responsibility for all aspects of
NGF: Rounds Up 1% for September
Same-store rounds played were up 1.0% in the month of September 2005 vs. September 2004. The year-to-date figure through September is down 0.6%. September data was reported by 1,903 golf facility operators across the U.S. The primary reason for the large
Gita is Named N.A. Distributor of Ergomo
Gita has been selected as the exclusive North American distributor for Ergomo power meters and accessories. The Ergomo Pro is a brand new power meter that takes its power readings from a sensor in the unit’s proprietary bottom bracket assembly. While an e
Timberland Releases Third Corp. Responsibility Report
The Timberland Company issued its third corporate social responsibility (CSR) report highlighting the company's CSR priorities, programs, progress and challenges related to global human rights, environmental stewardship, community involvement, and em
American Skiing Company Fiscal 2005 Net Loss Doubles
American Skiing Company reported that its fiscal 2005 resort revenues increased 7% due to the introduction of the new All For One Pass and favorable Spring season conditions at the Company's eastern resorts. The Company also reported season pass sale
Schwarzenegger Works to Boost California Skiing
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the California Travel and Tourism Commission, and California's world-class ski destinations have teamed up for the first time to launch the 2005-06 California Snow Campaign aimed at increasing destination skier visits
OR Hires Mullen Public Relations to Head PR Effort
Outdoor Retailer hired Mullen Public Relations as the agency-of-record responsible for exhibitor and media relations programming, following a formal RFP process. Mullen will develop and manage programming to support the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trad
Parks Canada Equips Six Parks with RECCO
Parks Canada has equipped six of its National Parks with the RECCO avalanche rescue system for the 05-06 winter season. Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, and Glacier National Parks will all incorporate RECCO detectors into their rescue pla
SCOTT Hires New Midwest Rep
SCOTT wintersport hired Arden Balkema as its Midwest sales representative for softgoods. Balkema is charged with selling clothing, gloves, hats and the newest addition to the Scott line, socks. Balkema will cover the following states; Arkansas, North an
