Igloo Vikski, distributor of Kayland Footwear products, is opening its new U.S. based warehouse. Located in Farmington, Maine…
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Golf Stix Ltd. Inks License With SST Pure
Strategic Shaft Technologies has signed Golf Stix Ltd. of San Antonio, Texas, as its newest licensee to offer SST PURE shaft alignment process…
Nike Irks the NFL Player’s Association…
It appears that Russell Simmons isn’t the only one mad at Nike these days. Now they have NFLPA president Gene Upshaw riled as well…
Gore Launches Cycling Line…
W.L. Gore has long been known for their line of must-have fabrics in the outdoor industry. Gore-Tex and Windstopper have become the measuring stick for performance fabrics, so why hasn’t the trend caught on in the cycling and running specialty markets?…
Phil Knight Creates Charitable Trust
NIKE, Inc. confirmed Monday that Philip H. Knight, chairman, president and chief executive officer, has contributed 7,000,000 shares of Nike Class B Common Stock to a charitable remainder trust, of which he is a trustee. Knight converted 7 million shares
Delta Apparel Q1 Earnings Fall 67% on Lower Prices
Delta Apparel, Inc. saw net sales of $30.8 million for the quarter ended September 27, 2003, up 6.6% from $28.9 million net sales achieved in the prior year quarter. The higher sales were the result of a 21.3% increase in unit volume, partially offset by
DaKine Re-Launches Website
DAKINE will relaunch its website, www.dakine.com, for the ‘03/04 season. The site has a new design, an updated intuitive navigation system and world-class team rider action photography. The site’s goal is to provide visitors with a unique and user-friend
Nalbach Appointed Fila EU Key Account Director
Fila has named Jay Nalbach as European Key Account Director for the brand. In his new role, Mr. Nalbach will supervise and coordinate Fila’s commercial operations with European Key Accounts in cooperation with the company’s local subsidiaries…
Head Sees Diving Division Chief Retire
Head N.V. announced that Claudio Ferrantino, the Managing Director of the Diving Division and President of HTM Sport S.p.A., Italy, will be retiring at the end of the year.
Claudio joined the company in 1973 as the export sales director and became Preside
Burton Taps Nike for VP of Global Sales
Burton has hired Amy Buckalter as the Vice President of Global Sales to oversee the company's sales division, which includes the Burton, R.E.D., Anon, Gravis and Analog brands. In her new role, Amy will head the global sales team, direct Burton'
Golf Town Canada Acquires Golf Surface Inc.
Golf Town Canada has become significantly
larger through the acquisition of Golf Surface Inc., a major regional golf retailer within Quebec. Through this transaction, Golf Town will double the number of golf superstores it operates in the important Montre
NSAA Launches WinterKids
The National Ski Areas Association has entered into a partnership with WinterKids, a non-profit organization that encourages winter recreation among children, to
promote and distribute the WinterKids National Outdoor Learning Curriculum…
Karbon Inks Sponsorship Deal With Kosir
Schure Sports Inc./Karbon has renewed a longterm sponsorship with Dejan Kosir, 2003 World Snowboard PGS (Parallel Giant Slalom) Champion…
Play it Again Parent Sees Flat Profits in Q3
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.
Reebok Inks Official Supplier Deal with CFL
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