Jarden Sees Cost-Cutting Measures Boost Profits
In a second quarter that was dubbed “outstanding” by company chairman and CEO Martin Franklin, Jarden Corporation, parent to K2, Shakespeare, Stearns, Rawlings, Worth, Marmot and Coleman, among many other brands, exceeded analyst expectations by reporting
Black Diamond Announces New Distributor in Chile
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., a global leader in the climbing and freeride ski markets, announces that Tatoo Adventure Gear will become the exclusive distributor for Black Diamond climbing and mountain equipment in Chile, effective Aug. 1 2009…
FINA Bans Use of Record-Breaking Swimsuit Technology
The Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) has agreed to ban the record-breaking swimsuit technology that led to 108 world records last year and almost 30 already this year, according to reports from several sources including the Associated Press…
National Shooting Sports Foundation Awards $245,000 in Grants to Shooting Facilities
To encourage the development of new marketing strategies that will motivate people to go target shooting and hunting, the National Shooting Sports Foundation has awarded grants totaling $245,531 to 12 shooting facilities around the country. This is the se
Derus Joins Elite Outdoors Development Team
Elite Outdoors, LLC, parent company of Elite Archery, announced the addition of Design Engineer, Mike Derus, to its product development team…
RECALL: Sevylor Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors
Sevca, LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of Sevylor Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors.
Pony Partners with Animated Film
Pony Inc. is partnering with Focus Features to create a limited-edition sneaker in conjunction with the upcoming animated movie “9.”…
Cybex Posts $2.1mm Loss in Second Quarter
Cybex International, Inc. reported loss of $2.1 million in the second quarter on a 16% slide in sales. The maker of exercise equipment also said it is in violation of certain financial covenants in its loan agreements and is negotiating with its banks…
RECALL: Stamina Elliptical Machines
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Stamina Products Inc., announced a voluntary recall of about 11,000 elliptical cross trainers…
Stamina Recalls Elliptical Trainers
Stamina Products Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of about 11,000 Elliptical Cross Trainers…
Boathouse Sports Names Doug Tibbetts President/CEO
Boathouse Sports, a Philadelphia-based manufacturer of custom team athletic apparel, today announced the appointment of Douglas Tibbetts as the companies President and CEO…
Sport Supply Group Forecasts Record FY09 Profits; Sets EPS Guidance for 2010
Sport Supply Group said preliminary results for its fiscal year ended June 30 indicate annual sales of more than $250 million and diluted EPS in the 84 cents to 87 cents per sahre range. The company also provided a forecast for fiscal 2010…
VF Corp. Reports Q2 Sales Fall 11%; Maintains Guidance for Second Half
VF Corporation announced second quarter revenues were $1.49 billion, a decline of 11% compared with $1.68 billion in the second quarter of 2008, with foreign currency translation accounting for 3%of the decline. Net income in the current quarter was $75.5
Jarden Corp. Partners with Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, Inc., announced a wide-ranging licensing agreement with Jarden Corp. for a wide range of sporting goods…
Wade Moves to Brand Jordan
Nike, Inc. has announced that Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has changed sponsors, making the switch from Converse to Nike’s Jordan Brand, effectively ending what had become a soured relationship between the NBA scoring champ and the NKE subsidiary…
