Callaway chairman and CEO Ron Drapeau pointed to a number of leading economic indicators that show positive signs in the global economic landscape that usually impacts golf companies much more than the balance of the sporting goods market. Drapeau pointe
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adidas Lost Two of It’s Stripes…
The European Court of Justice ruled that a two-stripe design, common on sporting goods throughout the EU, does not constitute trademark infringement. The case was brought by adidas against Fitnessworld Trading in Dutch courts five years ago, and has just
Oakley Loses Ground in Core Business as the U.S., Sunglass Sales and Hut Decline…
Oakley pointed to the lack of a new break-out model in its Sunglass line this year and heavier spring retail inventories that carried over into Q3 as reasons for the fairly sharp decline in its core Sunglass business for the third quarter…
Acquisitions Hide Declines at VF Corp…
VF Corp. saw “stronger-than-expected” sales from its core businesses in the third quarter and “higher–than-expected” profit contribution from the recently-acquired Nautica Enterprises, Inc. The Outdoor Coalition, which includes The North Face, JanSport a
Head Appoints New Diving Unit Chief
Head N.V. announced that Stefano Di Martino will be joining Head as the Managing Director of the Diving Division. He will take up his position in January 2004 when he will also be appointed Managing Director of HTM Sport S.p.A Italy and become a Member of
JanSport Receives Continental Divide Trail Alliance Corporate Award
Jansport was recently presented with the Continental Divide Trail Alliances' prestigious Corporate Award. The annual award recognizes a company that has committed significant time and resources to the completion and protection of the CDT…
Carver Launches Sourcing Resource Group
Art Carver, a former footwear executive with Reebok, Global Sports and Vans, announced the formation of Sourcing Resource Group, Inc. The company, SRG, represents a group of footwear factories in China and the Philippines that manufacture for leading athl
Easton Sports Inks Deal with Hockey Canada
Easton Sports and Hockey Canada, governing body of the sport of hockey in Canada, announced a partnership wherein Easton will become an official equipment supplier of Hockey Canada through 2008. Agreeing to a comprehensive four-year deal, Easton will be
Russell Looks Outside to Boost Artwear Business
Russell Corporation has elected Julio A. Barea SVP of the company and CEO for the domestic activewear business. Barea, who will officially join the company October 27, will be responsible for Russell's artwear and mass retail businesses. He will rep
Fotoball Swings to Q3 Loss on 26% Sales Decline
Fotoball USA Inc. reported net sales for the third quarter of 2003 were $8.2 million with a net loss per diluted common share of ($0.01) versus third quarter of 2002 net sales of $11.1 million with a net income of $0.07 per diluted common share. The pre-t
Escalade Sports Sees 22% Q3 Sales Increase
Escalade, Inc. announced that net sales for the quarter third increased 42% to $73,660,000 and net income increased 48% to $6,125,000 or 95 cents per share versus 64 cents for the same quarter last year. Net sales at Escalade Sports increased 22% for the
K-Swiss Has Another Classic Quarter; Profits Up 85%
K-Swiss saw total worldwide revenues for the third quarter increase 49.0% to $121.6 million compared with $81.6 million in the prior-year period. Domestic revenues increased 52.6% to $105.5 million and international revenues increased 29.1% to $16.1 milli
Coastcast Narrows Q3 Loss on Lower Sales
Coastcast Corporation reported sales for the third quarter of 2003 were $11.0 million vs. $12.4 million. The net loss for the quarter was ($1.6 million) vs. ($4.6 million), and diluted loss per share was ($0.20) vs. ($0.60). Three directors have resigne
Reebok Q3 Earnings Up 19% on 14% Revenue Gain
Reebok International Ltd. reported net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003 of $63 million or $.96 per diluted share, an earnings per share increase of 19% when compared to net income of $53 million, or $.81 per diluted share in the third
Skechers Posts Q3 Loss as Sales Fall 15%
Skechers USA, Inc. announced net sales for the third quarter of 2003 totaled $221.8 million compared to $261.1 million in the third quarter of 2002. Net loss for the quarter was $5.9 million, or a 15 cents loss per diluted share, versus net earnings of $