ForeFront Holdings, formerly Datrek Miller International, has purchased Fort Walton, Fla.-based Burton Golf. Burton manufactures and markets golf bags and accessories with a focus on the “on course” distribution channel which services golf pro shops throu
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Warrior Sports Adds to Sales Team
Warrior Sports hired Kyle Dixon as a sales associate for the Mid-Atlantic region…
Monopoint Media Launches TheGearJunkie.com
Monopoint Media, based in Minneapolis, will launch the online counterpart to “The Gear Junkie,” Stephen Regenold's
nationally-syndicated newspaper column, at www.THEGEARJUNKIE.com. THEGEARJUNKIE.com is a site devoted to the outdoors, health, fitness,
adidas Named Official NFL Footwear Supplier
The National Football League has named adidas as an authorized supplier of footwear for the League. With this designation, adidas can supply NFL players with branded footwear for use during games, in addition to now having the ability to use NFL and club
Globe International Fiscal 2006 Sales Fall 3.5%
Globe International Limited total revenues slipped 3.5% to A$197.3 million ($147.6 mm) with EBITDA of A$6.2 million ($4.6 mm)for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. The turnaround experienced in the second half of the year resulted in an EBITDA of A$5 mi
SGMA Helps Keep PEP Funds Flowing
Thanks to the efforts of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association and many of its member company representatives, federal funds continue to be dispersed to provide quality P.E. programs in schools around the United States. On September 5, The U.S. De
Hanesbrands Moves Production to Lower Cost Locations
Hanesbrands Inc. will move production from three plants in the United States and Mexico to lower-cost domestic, Caribbean basin and Central American manufacturing facilities…
PGA Fall Expo Looks to be Big
The 2006 PGA Fall Expo has undergone a makeover resulting in strong participation by many of the country's most influential PGA Professionals, top retailers and leading manufacturers. A sell-out in the inaugural PGA Fall Expo Golf Outing & Testing Da
Northwave Names Riordan as EVP Snowboards
Northwave North America named EJ Riordan as Executive Vice President for its snowboard division. Riordan will be handling the snow side of the Seattle based subsidiary, for Northwave Boots, Drake Bindings, Bakoda Design Logic Accessories and Venue Snowbo
ForeFront Holdings Acquires Burton Golf
As part of its continuing effort to become the leading supplier of accessory products and value-added services to the golf industry, ForeFront Holdings, formerly Datrek Miller International, has purchased Burton Golf. The announcement was made by Mike He
Ibex Finds A Different Source for Renewable Energy – Cows
Ibex Outdoor Clothing is adding cows to its stable of renewable suppliers – for energy. Ibex, with its headquarters and warehouse in Woodstock, VT and sales across North America, Europe and Asia, has signed up to receive all of its electricity from CVPS C
Jackson Kayaks and Patagonia Team-up to Recycle Boats
Kayakers can recycle their old boats at the legendary Gauley Fest this year thanks to a partnership between Jackson Kayak and Patagonia. The goal of the Take Back/Give Back program is to reduce landfill waste and backyard clutter, by recycling and, when p
Global Sources’ Survey Shows Increasing Prices in China
Global Sources' third Bi-Annual China Supplier Survey shows that 70% of mainland China manufacturers plan to raise export prices in the next 12 months — up from 63% at the end of the second half of 2005. Higher metal and plastic prices, higher domes
Quiksilver Inc. Cuts Q4 Guidance on Weaker Golf Market; Action Sports Still Seen as Strong…
While many in the apparel industry are talking about a growing weakness in action sports lifestyle at retail, Quiksilver is seeing just the opposite. The company said that it just finished its strongest summer ever in terms of core retailers while chain,
Umbro plc First Half Boosted by World Cup, but U.S., Branded Apparel and Footwear Disappoint…
Umbro plc reported a strong fiscal first half through July 2, thanks to increased exposure and sales from the World Cup tournament. World Cup mania did not transfer across the Atlantic, however, resulting in Umbro’s U.S. revenues not meeting expectations