Golf Galaxy Latest Specialty Retailer to File for IPO
Golf Galaxy, a golf specialty retailer with 44 stores in 19 states, filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The shares of common stock will be sold
Phoenix Footwear to Delay 10-Q Filing; Will Restate Prior Balance Sheets
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. announced that it will restate its December 27, 2003 and January 1, 2005 consolidated balance sheets to revise its accounting of purchased intangibles recorded in connection with prior acquisitions. The restatement will not im
SGMA Lays Out New Senior Management Team
Just months into his new role as President and CEO of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA International), industry veteran Tom Cove has made it clear he intends to focus on creating more sustainable value for SGMA members – and a sharper pr
Riddell Bell Holdings Triples Sales with Bell Acquisition
Riddell Bell Holdings, for the first quarter 2005, net sales were $87.2 million compared to $28.2 million for the same period a year ago, a 209.2% increase. The $59.0 million increase in net sales is primarily attributable to the inclusion of Bell Sports.
VNU Hires Palmer and Alani
VNU has hired two new team members for the Laguna Beach-based Sports Group – Jim Palmer and Malia Alani. Jim Palmer has been brought on as the new Group Marketing Director for VNU Sports Group which produces OR Summer and Winter Markets, Health + Fitness
Vibram Launches New Ad Campaign
Increasing its marketing expenditures in an ongoing effort to appeal to a younger, broader audience, Vibram will unveil an advertising campaign this fall. The company has secured CerconeBrownCurtis to produce a series of print advertisements, scheduled t
Collegiate Pacific Acquires Select Triple Threat Assets
Collegiate Pacific has acquired selected assets including the intellectual property and trademark of Triple Threat Flag Football Belts Inc. Triple Threat has been the premier name in flag football belts and accessories for the intramural and recreational
Ski Racing Adds New Staff
Ski Racing has added new editorial staff and several promotions. Don Cameron, former sports editor for the Vail Daily has been named editor. Alex Pasquariello, a reporter from Mountain Sports Media, takes over as managing editor. Assistant editor Eric McC
EMS Ramps-Up MTB Effort
Eastern Mountain Sports has added technical mountain bike “hubs” to its retail concept along with an increased stock of wicking, lightweight apparel that will be integrated into current retail locations throughout the northeast to support athletes. The co
ISHA Names New Directors
The International Skiing History Association (ISHA) named six new directors to its board at its annual board meeting and benefit Gathering at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT in late March…
Dick’s SG Posts Q1 Loss on Merger Costs, But Beats Estimates
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net income for the first quarter ended April 30, 2005, excluding merger integration and store closing costs, of $12.2 million, or 23 cents per share, compared to proforma combined company net income of $5.0 millio
Sr. Developer, Women’s Footwear — Timberland
Timberland seeks a Sr. Developer — Women's Footwear to work as a member of development team to produce world class products, which meet or exceed company and category expectations with regard to brand integrity, design, product innovation and
Sr. Developer, Outdoor Performance Footwear — Timberland
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Developer – Speed — Timberland
Timberland seeks a Developer to work as a member of the development team to produce world class products, which meet or exceed company and category expectations with regard to brand integrity, design, product innovation and return on investment. C
Sport Supply Group Gets Q4 Lift; Swings to Profit for Year…
Sport Supply Group, Inc. reported its fourth consecutive quarter of significantly improved operating results, with revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2005 increasing 12.8% to $27.4 million from $24.2 million in the year-ago period. SSG