InnoVision Headwear, Inc. (IV Headwear) has negotiated an exclusive, multi-year license to use a specially designed Boa Technology fitting system in headwear. The two companies jointly developed Caps_Lock, a proprietary, patent pending application of Boa’
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Callaway Launches Gas Giveaway Promotion
Callaway Golf announced the start of a new Gas Giveaway promotion which offers a free American Express Fill It Up gas card with the purchase of a new FT-i, FT-5 or Hyper X driver from authorized U.S. Callaway Golf retailers. With the price of gasoline ste
Snowsport Sales up 10.4% in 2007-08 Season
The snow sports products market grew by $280 million to reach $2.97 billion for the 2007.08 season, up 10.4% from approximately $2.69 billion in all channels last season, according to the latest SIA survey. Equipment sales were relatively flat in specialt
Ocean and Earth Implements 5-Year Growth Plan
Ocean & Earth, the Australian surf brand, recently launched a 5-year expansion plan. In December 2007, CEO of International Operations Paul Munten completed an extensive search for new brand leadership in North America with the hiring of Dave Nielsen as V
Mountainsmith Hires Domestic Sales Mgr
Mountainsmith announced the appointment of Jay Getzel to the newly-created position of domestic sales manager. Getzel was most recently sales and service manager for C.A.M.P. USA in Broomfield, CO…
Puma’s U.S. Revenues Drop 14.2% in Q1
Puma said that in the U.S. market, sales were down 14.2% to $134.1 million (86.36 million euros), affected by the continued moderate environment in the mall-based business. Puma also said orders for the U.S. by the end of the quarter were down 20.8%…
Puma Experiences Weak Q1 in U.S. Market
Puma’s worldwide branded sales, which include consolidated and license sales, rose currency neutral 0.5% for the first quarter. In reporting terms, branded sales reached € 741.2 million ($1.11 bn) versus € 762.1 million ($998.7 mm). Footwear sales were do
Women’s Sports Foundation Creates Women’s Sports Museum
Women's Sports Foundation opened the Billie Jean King International Women's Sports Center, the world's only museum exhibit and hall of fame dedicated to all women's sports. Inductees for the current year include gymnast Shannon Miller,
InnoVision Headwear Partners with Boa Technology
Toronto-based InnoVision Headwear, Inc. has partnered with Boa Technology to bring its microadjustment technology to headwear. IV Headwear said the system allows wearers to instantly micro-adjust the fit of their headwear when they encounter high winds. T
Gildan’s Q2 Sales and Net Income Grow
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported sales in the second quarter amounted to $293.8 million, up 26.5% from $232.1 million in the second quarter of last year. The company recorded second quarter net earnings of $41.7 million and diluted EPS of 34 cents, compare
SIA Sets Date for Winter Trails 2009
The 14th Annual Winter Trails program, which provides an opportunity for those new to snow sports to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing free, has been scheduled for Jan. 10, 2009. The majority of participants in this year's event said it was th
Aldila Q1 Revenues Slide 19.3%
Aldila Inc. reported sales fell 19.3% to $16.7 million from $20.7 million. Golf shaft sales declined 18%. The average selling price of golf shafts decreased by 13% quarter on quarter on a 6% decline in unit sales. Composite materials sales were off 10%. E
Veltec Names Three New Managers
Veltec Sports has named new product planners for two of its lines and a new marketing manager to coordinate marketing of all of the product lines that Veltec market’s in North America, which include Sidi, Colnago, Descente, SheBeest, Enervit, and Vredeste
Adidas Q1 Profit Climbs 32%
Adidas AG Tuesday reported net profit jumped 32% to 169 million euros ($261.7 million) from 128 million euros a year earlier. Revenue rose 3.3% to 2.62 billion euros ($4.05 billion) from 2.54 billion euros. Group sales increased 10% on a currency-neutral
Adidas Wins $305 Million Verdict Against Collective Brands
Collective Brands Inc. on Tuesday said a $305 million verdict against the footwear maker and retailer related to an Adidas lawsuit is “excessive and unjustified.” On Monday, a federal jury in Portland has ordered Payless Shoesource Inc. to shell out $304.