Mongoose Launches in China; Inks Deal with National BMX Team
Mongoose is coming to China, and will announce plans for the official brand launch at a press conference at the 2006 Shanghai Bike Show. Among the announcements at the press conference, Mongoose executives will reveal that it inked a deal to become the of
Trademark Case Against Converse Reinstated
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel agreed to reinstate a trademark infringement and trademark dilution lawsuit filed by Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta Sororities and Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, and Phi Beta Sigma Frater
Outside Magazine Names Gear of the Year Winners
After months of rigorous field-testing, Outside announced the 2006 winners of the magazine's Gear of the Year awards. The 15 winning products—from mountain bikes, surfboards, and kayaks to digital cameras, GPS units, and sunglasses—represent the very
Antigua Sales Increase 5.1% for 2005
Antigua Enterprises Inc. saw net sales for the full fiscal year increase 5.1% to $45.9 million from $43.7 million the year before. Net income, however, slipped 11.5% to $2.1 million from $2.4 million one year ago. Diluted earnings per share reflected th
Easton-Bell Names Palma as CEO
Anthony Palma has officially assumed the position of CEO of Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. and Mark Tripp has assumed the position of CFO. William Fry, the company’s existing president and CEO, will remain the company’s president and will assume the new title o
Escalade Sports Sales Jump 42% in Q1
Escalade, Incorporated saw first quarter net sales of $32.8 million, a 10% increase compared to the year ago quarter. Net income rose 18% to $1.4 million or 11 cents per share versus 9 cents in the year ago quarter. Net sales at Escalade Sports increased
Mammut Promotes Cunningham to U.S. National Sales Manager
Mammut Sports Group USA promoted Jeff Cunningham to National Sales Manager for the Mammut, Raichle, and Ajungilak brands. Cunningham will be stepping away from his role as Marketing Director, and will transition to his new role leading the sales force fo
NSGA: South Atlantic Sporting Goods Sales Up 26%
In the South Atlantic states – DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL – overall sporting goods store sales grew 26.4% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 23.5%. Sales for 2002 in the South Atlantic states reached $3.94 billion. Of that amount, $2
Jackson Hole Receives ISO 14001 Environmental Certification
Following the implementation and adoption of an environmental management system and a recent external audit by KPMG Performance Registrar Inc., Jackson Hole Mountain Resort achieved ISO 14001 registration. As one of the smallest companies and only the sec
Kellwood Completes New Credit Facility
Kellwood Company completed a $400 million five-year Asset Based Lending credit facility. This new facility, along with $433 million of cash and cash equivalents as of January 31, provide ample liquidity and financial flexibility to meet the operating, str
Barea Retires from Russell Corp.
Russell Corporation senior vice president and CEO of the Activewear division, Julio A. Barea will retire effective May 15, 2006. Tony Iannuzzi has been promoted to general manager of Artwear/Careerwear and Al Lopez has been promoted to general manager for
Saucony Forms Advanced Product Group; Promotes Two
Saucony, Inc., a subsidiary of The Stride Rite Corporation, has launched a new Advanced Product and Processes Group and has promoted Tom Carleo to senior vice president of product and Merrick Jones to the newly created position of vice president of advanc
Thule Looks to Double Sales in 2006…
Thule issued its annual report and laid out some aggressive strategies for worldwide growth during the coming two years. Company CEO, Anders Pettersson, has implemented a “3-6-9” growth strategy. Essentially, now that Thule has reached the SEK 3 billion (
Softgoods Sector Leads the Way in Fourth Quarter…
While acquisitions still played a role in outdoor industry vendors’ fourth quarter results, the deal market has clearly slowed down compared to its frenetic pace last year. Even though there were not as many deals closed
during 2005, the size of many of t
Collective Licensing Signs Japan and Taiwan Deals
On the heels of an aggressive expansion year, Collective Licensing International, LLC has entered into new international licensing agreements for its Airwalk brand in Taiwan, and its Vision Street Wear brand in Japan. Hanray Industrial has renewed its lic
