<p>Fields, forests and mountains are the real playgrounds for millions of Americans, if you ask those who like fishing, camping, hunting, and hiking. For many people, those activities are considered the “big four” in the outdoor industry. But participants </p>
<p>Timbuk2 Designs has hired Mike Valvano as Vice President of Sales. Valvano is an outdoor industry veteran who most recently spent four years at Mountainsmith where he was instrumental in helping the company launch award-winning backpack and sleeping bag </p>
<p>Adams Golf has appointed Eric T. Logan to the positions of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Mr. Logan will oversee the Company's accounting, finance, credit, IT, legal and investor relations departments and wil</p>
<p>Fila has named Mike Houser as Global Director of Kid's Footwear for the company. In his new role, Mr. Houser will be responsible for developing a global children's product range…</p>
<p>Fila has named Mark Kane to Vice President – Lifestyle Footwear. Mr. Kane will now be responsible for developing a successful global lifestyle footwear range for Fila. His global category responsibilities will include developing classic and vintage styles</p>
<p>Winmark Corporation, parent company of Play it Again Sports, reported net income for the third quarter ended September 27, 2003 of $1.1 million, or $.17 per share diluted, which essentailly flat to the year-ago period. Revenue for the quarter declined 2.</p>
<p>Worth, Inc. (Worth-Canada) and Softball Canada, have reached a new long-term agreement that will begin January 2004. Worth will now be the Official Ball used at Softball Canada's FastPitch and Slo-Pitch Canadian Championships, as well as National Te</p>
<p>Reebok International Ltd. has inked a multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal with the nine city Canadian Football League. Terms of the deal between the CFL and Reebok Canada were not disclosed. The agreement makes Reebok the official on-field and sidelin</p>
<p>The PGA of America and Greg Norman Collection have formed a multi-year sponsorship program that will touch The PGA Club Professional Championship, Golf Retirement Plus™, and the 2004 PGA Championship and Ryder Cup Matches…</p>
<p>Cybex, in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission, is recalling 33,719 units of its Cybex and Trotter treadmills due to a potential fire hazard. The CPSC said consumers should stop using the product immediately because overheating and ig</p>
<p>The Sports Authority, Inc. reported early Monday morning that, “based on recent trends”, the newly merged entity expects to see total sales for the third quarter ending November 1, 2003 to be approximately $550 million, with a comparable store sales incre</p>
<p>Kelty this week tapped Gail Ross as their new Backpack Product Manager. Ross joins Kelty from her post as Director of Development for Mountainsmith and 105 Meridien, and brings nearly 20 years of relevant experience to the position. In her new role, Ross </p>
<p>VF Corporation announced that Bob Cordaro has been named Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the VF Sportswear Coalition. Mr. Cordaro currently serves as Vice President – Controller for VF Corporation…</p>
<p>The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. expects to report total sales of approximately $41.0 million and earnings per share of $0.12 to $0.13 for its third quarter ended September 30, 2003. This would compare to third quarter 2002 results of $36.7 million in sal</p>
<p>The Buckle, Inc. announced that sales for the five-week period ended October 4, 2003 increased 12.5% to $41.5 million from sales of $36.8 million in the corresponding five-week period ended October 5, 2002. Comparable store sales increased 6.5%…</p>
