Italian sunglass and ski goggle maker Carrera is returning to its roots in specialty retail after flirting with big box distribution strategies, according to Charlie Adams, sales manager for Level USA, which on January 1 took over U.S. distribution of Car
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Golf Report: Wilson’s Soft Golf Sales Drag Overall Brand…
The Wilson brand, which parent company Amer Sports is now calling its Ball Sports division, ended a rather dismal 2007 with a weak fourth quarter. Sales decreased in the mid-singles for both time periods for the brand as a whole with decreases in Golf lea
Golf Report: Srixon Parent Sees 2007 Net Income Decline on Slight Sales Growth…
SRI Sports Limited, parent company to Srixon, Cleveland and Dunlop tennis in Japan, posted modest sales growth for 2007, but decreased margins led to a lower net income compared to 2006. The company has brighter hopes for 2008 as the new driver rules come
Herbalife Sponsors L.A. Triathalon
Herbalife Ltd., a global nutrition and direct-selling company, and the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon announced a three-year agreement naming Herbalife the presenting sponsor and official nutrition company of the event, to be held on Sunday, Sept
Climbing Wall Instructor Certification Program Launched
The Climbing Wall Association (CWA) and the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) have agreed to establish a Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) Certification Program. The first course will be offered at the 2008 Climbing Wall Summit in Boulder, Colo. Th
REI Recognized for Conservation Work
The Natural Resources Council of America (NCRA) bestowed its Corporate Stewardship Award to Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) for unparalleled corporate leadership in support of conservation programs in America…
Industry Giant Bill Modell Dies at 86
Chairman of the Board of Modell’s Sporting Goods, William “Bill” Modell, 86, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in New York. The founder of the 136-store Modell's Sporting Goods chain earned many accolades for his pioneering work as a discount retailer, e
New Era, Teamsters Settle Dispute
New Era Cap Co. and the local teamsters union have reached a deal at the company's 118-worker distribution center in Mobile, AL. Details weren't released. Said Christopher Koch, CEO of New Era. “This contract solidifies what I hope will be a lon
Nautilus Packs Charges Into Q4, Reports Losses
Nautilus Inc. packed $45 million in pre-tax charges into its fourth quarter, causing it to report a big downswing in earnings for the quarter and the full year. The fitness equipment maker said it lost $32.4 million for the quarter compared to profits of
Quiksilver Shuffles Management as Mariette Departs
Quiksilver, Inc. reported that Robert McKnight has resumed his role as president of Quiksilver, Inc. and remains both chairman of the board and CEO. Additionally, Bernard Mariette resigned from his position as president and as a director of the company in
Nautilus to Move Winnipeg Call Center to Vancouver
Nautilus, Inc. will consolidate direct sales call centers serving North America, resulting in the transition of a call center in Winnipeg to the company's headquarters in Vancouver, Wash. The transition will eliminate about 40 positions in Winnipeg a
Kellwood/Sun Capital Offer Appears Likely
Kellwood Company has entered into a merger agreement with Sun Capital providing for a prompt merger if Sun Capital's tender offer is successful on February 12, 2008, and upon the closing of the tender offer Sun Capital owns a majority of the company&
Shirts and Skins Expands into New Headquarters
Shirts & Skins, Inc. (S&S) plans to move its corporate office/warehouse to Tualatin, Oregon, a suburb of Portland, in Mid-February of 2008. The new building will be approximately 15 miles from its current location in Beaverton, OR…
Len Rhodes Named GM of Reebok-CCM Hockey
Len Rhodes, most recently General Manager, Reebok Canada, has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Reebok-CCM Hockey (formerly The Hockey Company.) The promotion comes after Matt O’Toole, former president and CEO of Reebok-CCM Hockey, was ap
OrthoLite Sponsors Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team
OrthoLite, a supplier of open cell foam insoles in the performance and footwear category, has signed on as the official insole of the 2008 Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team…