Noland Appointed CFO for Fila USA
Fila USA CEO Tom O'Riordan has appointed Fila USA Vice President – Controller Sharon Noland to Chief Financial Officer. In her new role, Mrs. Noland will assume responsibility for all financial areas including Tax, Financial Planning and Reporting,
Wilson Makes Sales Territory Changes
Wilson Racquet Sports announced that Chris Merrill, a Wilson rep for five years in Atlanta is moving back to the Los Angeles area to take over the territory left by Chris Hefter. Taking Merrill’s place is Jim Haneklau. Haneklau has been in the industry f
Callaway Promotes Hutin to President/COO
Callaway Golf Company has promoted Patrice Hutin to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Hutin, who previously was the Company's Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Advertising, will report to Cal
Deckers Signs Two Licensing Agreements…
Deckers Outdoor Corporation announced that it has signed two separate license agreements for men's sportswear and headwear for the United States…
Brunswick Corp. Reaffirms Q3, Year Guidance
Brunswick Corporation senior management, in a meeting with envestors on Tuesday, reviewed the company's strategic objectives and growth prospects and confirmed the company's previously announced earnings estimates for the third quarter of 2003 a
NRF Projects 5.7% Holiday Sales Growth
Citing “several strong months of retail sales growth”, the National Retail Federation said total holiday retail sales are projected to grow by 5.7% over last holiday, bringing holiday spending to $217.4 bn. The increase would be twice the rate of growth
SGMA Sees Decline in Japan Sports Retail Market
The Japanese like to play golf, go fishing, and enjoy the great outdoors. At least, that's where they are spending their discretionary money. That's the underlying theme of recent statistics released to SGMA International by the Association of
Avendra Group to Feature Ping Apparel
The Ping Collection, an apparel brand designed and manufactured by Perry Ellis International Inc., will make available its spring 2004 line through selective Avendra golf shop operations…
Vail Named #1 Ski Resort Resort in N.A…
SKI Magazine, in their annual “Top 60 Resort Guide,” has named Vail the number one ski resort in North America. “Vail has become America's ultimate ski destination,” says SKI's Executive Editor Greg Ditrinco, who oversees the annual survey…
TSA’s Morton Named to Board of Electronics Retailer
Ultimate Electronics, Inc. announced the appointment of John Douglas Morton to its Board of Directors. Morton is vice chairman and chief executive officer of The Sports Authority, Inc…
Deckers Takes Teva Brand Head to Toe…
Deckers Outdoor Corporation, the new owner of the Teva brand, has just signed two licensing agreements. One is with Capital Mercury to produce men’s apparel, and another with Outdoor Cap Company for headwear. BHPC Global Licensing finalized both of the de
Mavic and adidas Sharing Reps…
In April, adidas announced plans to bring their cycling apparel into the U.S. market. adidas is planning to use the existing Mavic infrastructure to help distribute their goods. Mavic has an extensive network with the independent bike dealer, and adidas
Huffy Sees Weak August Hurting Q3…
Huffy Corporation announced last week that sales and earnings for August were below anticipated levels and the company does not see any indications of a reversal of the damage done early in the quarter. HUF fell 16% for the week, closing at $6.04 on Frid
Pacific Launches The New Schwinn
When Pacific Cycles acquired Schwinn two years ago independent bike dealers started having second thoughts about the Schwinn brand. When Pacific began distributing the bikes to retailers like Wal-Mart, Target, and Toys ‘R Us, I.B.D.’s started jumping ship
And The Prize Goes To…
Canoe and Kayak magazine has named their Boat Manufacturer, Accessory manufacturer, and Retailer of the year award winners for 2003. This is the 15th annual presentation of these honors, which were voted on by 700 retailers and 650 manufacturers…
