Adams Golf Gets Q1 Sales Bump from Int’l, Hybrids…
Adams Golf saw a modest increase in net sales for the first quarter as the company continued to see strength in its hybrid product partner with growth in drivers to more than offset a decline in irons. Additionally, double-digit international sales more t
Industry Looks to Avoid Loss of ‘First Sale’ Rule…
The U.S. House and Senate have overwhelmingly approved language urging Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) not to revoke the “first sale” rule that has helped limit tariffs on billions of dollars in apparel, footwear and other sporting goods imports for 20 ye
Jibbitz Wins Trademark Suit, but Unlikely to Collect…
Jibbitz, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crocs Inc., has won a $56 million damage award against a Chinese company. Jinjiang Huakai Shoes & Garments Co. was found guilty of 179 copyright infringements, including trademark infringement, trademark counterf
Forefront Q1 Loss Widens…
Forefront Holdings saw net sales decline 20.6% to $8.1 million from $10.1 million for the year-ago first quarter. Sales decreased in all product segments except for OEM/Internet and NFL…
Orange 21 Cuts Q1 Losses Despite Falling Margins
Higher gas and oil prices and exchange rates reduced gross margins at action sports optics company Orange 21 by 500 basis points in the first quarter ended March 31. Nevertheless, the company was able to reduce its losses in the quarter on a 23% increase
Wolverine World Wide Names Corporate Controller
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael D. Stornant to the position of corporate controller. In his new role, Stornant will be directly responsible for the oversight of the company's European and Canadian financial operations,
Forest Service Appoints New Steward
Tom Peterson has been appointed Director of Forest Management for the U.S. Forest Service. This position is responsible for guiding activities to maintain and improve the health, diversity and productivity of the National Forest system…
Spyder Names EVP of Global Strategy and Marketing
Gary De Bay has been named Executive Vice President of Global Strategy and Marketing for Spyder Active Sports after serving the brand on a consultant level since November 2007. De Bay will be responsible for global brand strategy and marketing for the Spy
Brown Shoe to Make Fergie Shoes
Brown Shoe and Fergie have signed a deal to make a shoe line under the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress's name. Plans for the launch of Fergie footwear include a dedicated web site and personal appearances…
Profits at Nordstrom Slide 24.2%
Nordstrom Inc reported a lower quarterly net profit due to lower sales in what the company called a “challenging retail environment.” First-quarter net profit came to $119 million, or 54 cents a share, compared with $157 million, or 60 cents a share, a ye
Petzl Helps Present Case Study in Cause Marketing
John Evans of Petzl America and Wendy Fisher of Utah Open Lands will present a workshop entitled “Land Acquisition and Cause Related Marketing” at The Southwest Land Trust Conference in Park City, Utah this weekend. Fisher will discuss the role the outdoo
TYR Sues Speedo Over LZR Racer Suit
TYR Sport has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Speedo, manufacturer of the record-breaking “LZR Racer,” has conspired with USA Swimming to stifle competition and lure top athletes away from other companies. TYR claims Warnaco Swimwear, the parent com
C4 Waterman Acquires Boardworks
C4 Waterman, based in Hawaii, has acquired Boardworks, a global surfboard distribution company located in Oceanside, California. The business will remain in Oceanside and will be operated by Bob Rief…
Mossy Oak Apparel Changes Name to Russell Outdoors
Mossy Oak Apparel Company will change its name to Russell Outdoors, the subsidiary of Fruit of the Loom reported. Fruit of the Loom, Inc. acquired Russell Corporation and its Mossy Oak Apparel Company business in August 2006. The Mossy Oak brand will cont
Heelys Opens Office in France
Heelys, Inc. and its European company, Heeling Sports EMEA, announced an agreement with its distributor, Trotwood Import/Export to take over the distribution of Heelys in France, Monaco and Andorra. Heeling Sports France, a branch of Heeling Sports EMEA,
