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True Temper Division Partners with Miura Golf

True Tempers' elite Tour Concept club maker network has formed an alliance with the premier component head manufacturer, Miura Golf, and its' network of specialty fitters. This affiliation is expected to elevate the custom fitting programs for b

K-Swiss Signs Tennis Star Tommy Haas

K-Swiss inked an endorsement deal with internationally acclaimed tennis player, Tommy Haas. The German-born player has over 11 career ATP titles with a career high ranking of #2 in the world…

Amer Changes Segment Reporting

Amer Sports is changing its segment reporting to three product categories from four branded segments. The redefined business segments are: Winter and Outdoor; Ball Sports; and Fitness. The former segment reporting consisted of Salomon, Wilson, Precor, Ato

Puma Forms Croatia Subsidiary

Puma AG said it formed a subsidiary in Croatia, to be called Puma Sport Hrvatska as part of its plan to expand into new markets. A former Nike divisional manager will head the operation. Puma Sports Hrvatska, to be based in Zagreb, will start operations o

Under Armour Looks to Expand Workforce and Workspace

According to local reports, Under Armour Inc. plans to significantly expand its work force, adding approximately 300 new members to its current 450-strong workforce. To help cope with this increased headcount, the company plans to renovate warehouse space

Mervyns’ CEO Resigns

Mervyns' chief executive officer Rick Leto has resigned after three years on the job. Leto was instrumental in downsizing the chain and refocusing it on moderate prices and minority populations. Charles Kurth, currently senior vice president and chie

West Marine Appoints New CEO

West Marine, Inc.’s Board of Directors has named Geoff Eisenberg to the position of president and chief executive officer, succeeding Peter Harris who resigned from the Company. Mr. Harris has agreed to assist during the transition through the end of the

The Walking Co. Plans 8 New Openings Before Holidays

The Walking Company has opened seven new stores in November with an additional eight new locations scheduled for pre-holiday opening. These new store openings are in addition to the eight locations to be acquired in the pending purchase of the Natural Com

Element 21 Golf Signs Endorsement Deal with Maltbie

Element 21 Golf Company has signed a two-year endorsement agreement with 5-time PGA winner and NBC golf commentator Roger Maltbie. Under the terms of the contract, Mr. Maltbie will endorse Element 21 Golf equipment including golf club shafts, golf club dr

Golf Counterfeit Ring Busted in North Carolina

Acushnet Company, which is comprised of the Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra golf equipment brands, reports that it played an integral part in the arrests of two North Carolina residents by state authorities. The two residents of Vass, North Carolina, were cha

Quiksilver Closes Sale of Cleveland Golf

Quiksilver, Inc. has closed the sale of Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc. to SRI Sports Limited. The sale, which was effective as of December 10, 2007, carried a transaction value of $132.5 million, with net proceeds to Quiksilver, Inc. of approximately

The Walking Co. Thanksgiving Comps Surge 20%…

The Walking Company saw comparable store sales increase approximately 20% for the three-day Thanksgiving weekend. The shoe chain also saw low-double-digit comparable store sales for months of October and November. Andrew Feshbach, CEO of Big Dog Holdings,

SIA.08 Ramps Up Sustainability…

SnowSports Industries America will be ramping up its environmental efforts this year with several new initiatives and practices. New for the SIA.08 SnowSports Trade Show is the ECOsource Market Segment exhibit. This special exhibit will feature exhibitor’

Zumiez Sees November Comp Sales Growth Slows…

Zumiez Inc. recorded a 5.6% increase in same store sales for fiscal November. The comps improvement comes on top of a 12.1% jump in the year-ago month. Total net sales for the four-week period increased 28.5% to $33.3 million, compared to $25.9 million fo

BOSS Goes One-on-One with Columbia’s Gert Boyle

Gert Boyle is the matriarch of Columbia Sportswear. Her father started the business—then called Columbia Hat Company—in 1938 and ran it until his passing in 1964, whereupon her husband, Neal, took over the helm. But six years later, in 1970, Neal died sud