NGF: More Courses Close Than Open in 2006
The National Golf Foundation reports that there was negative net growth in golf facilities in 2006 for the first time in six decades. According to the NGF 146 18-hole equivalent courses closed during the year, well above the 119.5 courses that opened. The
SIA.07 Shrugs Off Weather to Host Upbeat Show…
With frighteningly warm weather impacting the entire east coast and a very late start to the season in California, SIA.07 could have been a depressing event. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Vendors, one after another, expressed their sur
ASR Show Sees Urban Offset Mountain…
This show was not as well attended as in previous years. There however does not seem to be a slowdown in business in the Skate/Surf space. The overlap of the SIA.07 show and the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market likely pulled winter sports merchants elsewher
Black Diamond Wins REI Vendor of the Year…
During an awards ceremony at the 2007 OR Winter Market, REI honored Black Diamond as their 2007 Vendor of the Year, citing the company’s innovation in new climbing equipment testing standards as well as their products. The camp/travel division winner was
Black Diamond Wins REI Vendor of the Year…
During an awards ceremony at the 2007 OR Winter Market, REI honored Black Diamond as their 2007 Vendor of the Year, citing the company’s innovation in new climbing equipment testing standards as well as their products. The annual awards program, establish
Johnson Outdoors Sees Q1 Loss Widen Sharply
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported a 1% decrease in net sales for the fiscal first quarter to $71.7 million from $72.6 million in the prior year quarter. The company's net loss widened for the quarter to $2.1 million or 23 cents per diluted share from a
Big Dog Moves Distribution to North Carolina
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. has moved its distribution to a newly built distribution center in Lincolnton, N.C., just outside of Charlotte. The facility is 230,000 square feet, expandable to over 400,000 square feet if needed. Big Dog Holdings invested more th
adidas Taps Nordic Chief to Run North America
adidas has appointed Patrik Nilsson as President of adidas North America to be in charge of all adidas operations in the North American market and report directly to Erich Stamminger, President & CEO of the adidas brand. Patrik Nilsson succeeds Rob Langst
SOLE Donates $15K to Karno Kids
Dean Karnazes and SOLE Custom Footbeds have teamed up to support and encourage America’s youth to get outside and be physically active with SOLE’s $15,000 contribution to Karnazes’s charity, Karno Kids. The donation is comprised of $2 from every Dean Karn
The NHL Gets Streamlined…
At the All-Star Game festivities in Dallas this week, fans will get their first peek at the new Rbk EDGE Uniform System, which was developed by Reebok and will become the standard for the NHL in the 2007/2008 season. Teams are not expected to unveil their
NGF: More Courses Close Than Open in 2006
The National Golf Foundation reports that There was negative net growth in golf facilities in 2006 for the first time in six decades. According to the NGF 146 18-hole equivalent courses closed during the year, well above the 119.5 courses that opened. The
SGMA Spring Market Boasts Over 150 Exhibitors
More than 150 exhibitors are already on board for the SGMA Spring Market June 11-13, 2007 at the Sand Expo & Convention Centerin Las Vegas with brands such as Everlast, LAMAR Health Fitness & Sports, Garmin, Russell Athletic Group, and Spalding joining an
Tri-Bag Hires Burningham as N.A. President
Tri-Bag has named Dave Burningham president of Tri-Bag North America as part of its global expansion plans. Dave Burningham brings 15 years of industry experience, including senior roles at MacGregor Golf and Tommy Amour Golf, and 25 years of business man
SGMA: Congress to Re-Introduce PHIT Legislation
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association is pleased to report the U.S. Congress will reintroduce the PHIT – Physical Health Investment Today – Bill later this month. The goal of PHIT is to encourage more physical activity for all Americans by making
Gregory Expands Product Development Team
Gregory Mountain Products has grown its product development department with two new designers and appointed a design manager to oversee the team…
