Reebok International has reached a multi-year agreement to serve as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the world’s largest 10K, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race…
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PETsMart Exec to Become Dick’s CFO
Dick's Sporting Goods said Timothy Kullman will join the company in April as SVP and CFO. Kullman succeeds Michael Hines, who is resigning at the end of March as announced in November, 2006…
Etonic Names Elwell as CEO
Etonic Worldwide has chosen industry veteran Tom Elwell to be the company’s next CEO. Elwell comes to Etonic with over 30 years of experience in the footwear and golf industries, most recently serving as Mizuno USA’s vice president and general manager of
SIA Hires New Director of Marketing
SnowSports Industries America hired a new Director of Marketing and Communications, Leslie Groves. No stranger to the world of sports, she has been tapped to implement several of the associations’ new marketing programs geared towards moving snow sports
NPS to Hold Listening Sessions
The Department of Interior will hold listening sessions around the country seeking citizen input on President Bush’s National Park Centennial Initiative. Specifically, the Park Service will be asking citizens what they want their parks to look like in 10
Pacific Cycle Q4 Sales Slip on Slow Bicycle Business
Dorel Industries' Recreational/Leisure Segment, comprised almost entirely of Pacific Cycle, fourth quarter revenue was $75.2 million, a 6.3% decrease from the previous year's $80.2 million. Earnings from operations decreased 11.8% to $5.7 millio
adidas Group Passes €10 Billion Mark for 2006; Reebok Drag Persists…
At this time last year, management at adidas Group were busy working on the integration of a recently-acquired Reebok business, contending with a sharp decline in order backlog, a projected sales decline, lower margins, and lower operating margins for the
Rossignol’s Weak Winter Drags Down Quiksilver’s Fiscal First Quarter Results…
Quiksilver was a victim of the warm winter weather during the company’s fiscal first quarter with both Europe and U.S. winter sports sales declining in the double-digits. While the company gained some market share during the fiscal fourth quarter, the re-
Fleet Feet Boasts 17.5% Comp Gain in 2006
Fleet Feet recorded 19.9% growth in sales in 2006 surpassing $63 million in revenue compared to $52 million in 2005. Comp-store sales were up 17.5% on top of the 16.1% increase posted in 2005. The franchisor expects to add 7 more franchisees this year…
Franklin Sports Underwrites SGMA Show Fees
Access to SGMA Spring Market is extended free of charge to all attendees registering through March 31, thanks to Franklin Sports, which is underwriting this month’s attendee registration fees – a savings of $50 per attendee…
Sunglass Hut’s Turnaround Continues
Riding a new effort to reach more fashion-forward customers, Sunglass Hut just completed a two-year run of 32% comp gains in its North American stores, or about 16% a year…
New York City May Ban Metal Bats
New York's City Council is considering a ban on metal bats, with former New York Mets reliever John Franco testifying Monday in support of the proposal…
Wal-Mart Comps Stay Flat in February
Wal-Mart February sales increased 5.6% to $17.572 billion compared to $16.639 billion last year. Comp store sales for the month increased 0.4%…
Canada Goose Hires Two New Sales Agencies
Canada Goose/Metro Sportswear Ltd. hired Cascade Associates as its sales agency in the Northwest U.S.A including Alaska and Meridian Sports Inc. as its sales agency in the Midwest U.S.A.
Snow Sports Drag Quiksilver’s Fiscal Q1 Profits Down
Quiksilver, Inc. net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 increased 2% to $552.5 million from $541.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Consolidated net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 amounted to $2.5 million compared to $1