Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Adds to Sales Team
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG), a collection of six cornerstone outdoor industry brands, has added Brian Wilson to its inside team of dedicated territory sales managers. As a Pacific Northwest territory sales manager, Brian will be better able
Remington Arms Posts 2008 Loss After Writedowns, Sales Climb 21%
Remington Arms Co. reported a net loss of $39.4 million in 2008 after writedowns of assets below their carrying value. Revenues jumped 20.9% to $591.1 million from $489.0 million, due primarily to sales generated as a result of the acquisition of The Marl
Play It Again’s Sales Slide 6% in 2008
Play It Again achieved system-wide sales of $235 million in 2008, down 6% from sales of $250 million 2007, according to the annual report of its parent Winmark Corp. For the years ended 2008, 2007 and 2006, Play It Again Sports contributed royalties and f
Dorel Launches Stock Buyback
Dorel Industries Inc. plans to repurchase for cancellation up to 1,458,624 Class B Subordinate Voting Shares, representing 5% of Dorel's issued and outstanding Class B Subordinate Voting Shares. The purchases will be made over a twelve-month period c
Pro Hockey Life Enters Western Canada
Pro Hockey Life Sporting Goods Inc., based in Montreal, plans to open its first stores in Western Canada with two stores in Calgary and two in Edmonton to open by late this summer. It currently operates 15 stores in Eastern Canada under three banners (Pro
Ecco Adds Sales Reps Across Territories
Ecco added 16 sales representatives in key territories throughout the U.S. The new reps support sell-through in the green-grass and off-course channels. The staff additions coincide with several major customer service initiatives, including the company�
True Temper Retains Financial Advisor
True Temper Sports, the maker of golf shafts, has retained investment banking firm Lazard Middle Market to explore alternatives to enhance the company's capital structure and value for the future. In conjunction with this action, the company did not
Remington Names Torbeck as CEO
Remington Arms Company and its parent, Freedom Group, Inc. said the board of directors has named Theodore (Ted) Torbeck as their Chief Executive Officer and he will be a director for both entities…
Royal Robbins Hires Rep Group Kiwi Outdoor
Royal Robbins has hired Kiwi Outdoor Representation to cover its northwest territory which includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana…
Study: Student Fitness Linked to Academic
Based on annual physical fitness assessments of more than 2.4 million students in the public schools, a study released by the Texas Education Agency found that Texas students who are physically fit are more likely to do well on achievement tests and less
Hibbett Sports Sees Stronger Q1 on Improved Systems, Solid Footwear Business
Hibbett Sports Inc. posted a 3.6% increase in sales to $147.9 million in the fourth quarter, while comps decreased 2.8%. Earnings were flat at $7.6 million, or 26 cents a share, against $7.6 million, or 25 cents a share in the year-ago period. The small-
Aldila Posts 2008 Net Loss
To conclude what management called “one of the weakest years in equipment sales on record,” Aldila, Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter fell 34.7% to $11.5 million from $17.7 million in the year-ago period…
RECALL:Tippmann Markers
Tippmann Sports, in cooperation with the U.S. CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of about 13,000 A-5 Paintball Markers. Tippmann Sports has received three reports of the end cap assembly breaking, ejecting and hitting the operator. One minor injury has be
Paddlesports Enthusiasts Flock to Early Expos
Across the U.S. snow belt, lakes may still be frozen and average temperatures are still near freezing, but paddling enthusiasts who have had enough of winter are again anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring.
On March 6-8, the 1st Annual Northeast Paddle
Calvin Klein Signs Global License for Golf Apparel
Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., has entered into a strategic licensing agreement with Premium Golf Brands (PGB), Europe’s largest supplier of golf apparel, to manufacture and distribute men’s and women’s golf ap
