<p>ThirtyTwo, hired John Zopfi as its European sales director. The 44-year old Dutchman spent the last 8 years working for Patagonia in various international management functions where he was responsible for managing the sales teams, distributors and agents.</p>
<p>Andrew Luck, former Stanford University star and expected No. 1 NFL draft pick, is close to signing a multi-year endorsement contract with Nike, according to the SportsBusiness Journal…</p>
<p>Brian Anderson, president of EB Sport Group of Yonkers NY, has been elected to Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) Board of Directors…</p>
<p>Black Diamond, Inc. CEO told analysts Monday that the company is close to closing its first acquisition since acquiring Gregory Mountain Product’s in 2010. CEO Peter Metcalf disclosed the news item in the company's fourth-quarter earnings call,</p>
<p>The North Face opened the first cycle of the 2012 Explore Fund grant-giving program, which will provide $125,000 in micro-grants to support non-profit organizations that are getting youth outdoors. To date, The North Face has provided $650,000 in grants t</p>
<p>Jemel Balkman has been awarded a scholarship from Gill Athletics for the USATF Level I Coaches Education School to be held at Villanova University from March 16-18th…</p>
<p>Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. spent $1.3 million exploring a strategic transaction and possible sale in the fourth quarter, the company disclosed Friday. The disclosure came as the golf retailer reported its net revenues grew 2.3 percent to 74.5 </p>
<p>Genesco Inc. said that adjusted for the nonrecurring items in both periods, earnings jumped 51.8 percent in the fourth quarter. Sales increased 29 percent to $723 million. Comparable store sales increased by 12 percent. The Lids Sports Group's compa</p>
<p>Hydrapak has been chosen by Quiksilver as the full-service OEM provider for the Quiksilver Swig pack. Slated to hit store shelves this summer, the Swig pack is designed for the stand-up paddle surf market…</p>
<p>Adidas Outdoor will serve as the title sponsor of the 19th Annual Hueco Rock Rodeo bouldering competition set in the desert oasis of Hueco Tanks, Texas, this weekend…</p>
March 2, 2012
<p>Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income for the year ended Dec. 31, 2011 of $14.1 million, or $2.69 per share, compared to net income of $10.3 million, or $1.98, in 2010. Fourth quarter net income reached $4.2 million</p>
<p>Louisville Slugger has signed a multiyear performance apparel licensing agreement with Xone Sport, LLC (pronounced Zone). The agreement was announced today by IMG Licensing, the exclusive licensing agency for Hillerich & Bradsby Co., parent company of the</p>
<p>Brooks Sports, Inc. launched its second annual Brooks Inspiring Coaches program. The Brooks Inspiring Coaches program aims to bring support, awareness and a dose of Run Happy spirit to high school cross country and track and field coaches who go above and</p>
<p>Luxottica Group expects Oakley sales to achieve double-digit growth for the seventh consecutive year in 2012 with a boost from the Summer Olympics and its online customization offer…</p>
<p>Johnson Outdoors Inc. has received a $3.5 million settlement resolving a claim with its insurance carriers that will contribute approximately 22 cents per diluted share in positive earnings in the current fiscal year…</p>
