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WSA Reports New Exhibitors

The WSA Show and The Collections at WSA (the luxury designer segment of the exhibition) will see a combined 87 new exhibitors at its upcoming show, according to the event's organizers. The show is being held in Las Vegas from February 12-14…

Escalade’s CFO Resigns

Escalade, Inc. said it has accepted the resignation of Terry D. Frandsen as vice president and chief financial officer. Robert J. Keller, Escalade's president and chief executive officer, said that the company and Frandsen had reached a mutual decis

When Trade Shows Feel More Like Job Fairs

Not unlike other trade shows this last month, the PGA Merchandise Show last week continued the mood as the usually festive atmosphere worked to fight its way to the surface. Thursday seemed slow and quiet, though weather and flight delays may have played

Delta Swings to Profit; Will Close Soffe Plant

Delta Apparel Inc. reported that sales growth for the fiscal second quarter ended December 27 was fueled by gains at the Retail-Ready division, which is comprised of the Soffe and Junkfood businesses, while the Activewear segment, comprised of the Delta a

Mizuno Lowers Outlook After Tough Q3

Mizuno Corp. had a difficult third quarter as continued softness in the global economy slowed sales and caused the company to lower its guidance for the fiscal year through March 2009. The company now anticipates reporting a net loss for the fiscal year f

Pace Setters

The SGMA’s “2008 State of the Industry Survey” lists running as number four on the list of “Hottest Sports for Sales Growth in 2008” behind yoga / pilates, fitness walking and lacrosse. Women play a significant role in keeping running at the top of that l

Johnson Outdoors Q1 Net Sales Fall 8.2%

Johnson Outdoors Inc. had net sales of $69.8 million for the first quarter ended Jan. 2, 2009, an 8.2% decline compared to net sales of $76.0 million for the prior year quarter. Loss from continuing operations of $6.9 million, or 76 cents per diluted shar

GSI, Innotrac Terminate Buyout Deal

E-commerce companies GSI Commerce Inc. and Innotrac Corp. said Thursday have agreed to terminate a cash-and-stock buyout deal. GSI had agreed to buy Innotrac in October for $52 million, including $22 million in cash and the rest in stock. GSI's share

RECALL: L.L. Bean Ice Cleats

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the L.L. Bean Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of the Stabilicers Lite Cleats…

Element 21 Names CFO

Element 21 Golf Company, the manufacturer of Scandium Alloy golf and biofiber fishing equipment, appointed David Khazak as chief financial officer. Khazak is a chartered accountant with over eighteen years of experience in public accounting…