Wilson has fullly integrated the Luxilon business into their existing organization. With the separation from Rodaco International, Wilson will upgrade its players’ services for both Wilson and Luxilon players. Additional tour support is also part of the p
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Pony International Finds Another Parent…
Global Brand Marketing Inc. was almost as secretive about the sale of the Pony brand as it was about acquiring it three years ago. GBMI, which holds a majority interest in the brand they acquired in March 2003, announced late Friday that it had sold its
Saucony Management Fine Tunes Organization…
After moving Saucony under its Keds umbrella and naming Shawn Neville as president of both brands, The Stride Rite Corporation continued its shifting of Saucony management this week, creating the new Advanced Product and Processes Group and naming Tom Car
The Finish Line Opens First Paiva Store Format…
The Finish Line, Inc. bowed its first Paiva store at Barton Creek Square in Austin, Texas on Friday. The retailer expects to open additional units of the new women’s format at Natick Mall near Boston, Westfield Annapolis in Maryland, Mall of America in M
adidas Sees Even Bigger Gains from Reebok Acquisition…
The adidas Group is just six months into a process that is expected to deliver even more upside potential for the company, but management last week unveiled a string of new initiatives and cost-saving opportunities that enabled the company to raise estima
OIA Looks Ahead to Capitol Summit…
OIA will host its annual Capitol Summit on April 26 & 27 in Washington D.C. with top-ranking executives from throughout the industry in attendance. Past events have been quite successful with very ambitious agendas and back-to-back meeting with members of
Friends of the Outdoor Industry Award Recipients Named…
The Friends of the Outdoor Industry Award is presented to a Member of Congress in recognition for their legislative leadership around outdoor recreation. This year, awards will be presented to Senator Conrad Burns (R-TN), Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Sen
Trademark Case Against Converse Reinstated
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel agreed to reinstate a trademark infringement and trademark dilution lawsuit filed by Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta Sororities and Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, and Phi Beta Sigma Frater
Outside Magazine Names Gear of the Year Winners
After months of rigorous field-testing, Outside announced the 2006 winners of the magazine's Gear of the Year awards. The 15 winning products—from mountain bikes, surfboards, and kayaks to digital cameras, GPS units, and sunglasses—represent the very
Escalade Sports Sales Jump 42% in Q1
Escalade, Incorporated saw first quarter net sales of $32.8 million, a 10% increase compared to the year ago quarter. Net income rose 18% to $1.4 million or 11 cents per share versus 9 cents in the year ago quarter. Net sales at Escalade Sports increased
NSGA: South Atlantic Sporting Goods Sales Up 26%
In the South Atlantic states – DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL – overall sporting goods store sales grew 26.4% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 23.5%. Sales for 2002 in the South Atlantic states reached $3.94 billion. Of that amount, $2
Kellwood Completes New Credit Facility
Kellwood Company completed a $400 million five-year Asset Based Lending credit facility. This new facility, along with $433 million of cash and cash equivalents as of January 31, provide ample liquidity and financial flexibility to meet the operating, str
AHS Distributes $50K in Grant Money
American Hiking Society's National Trails Fund grants program helped 17 nonprofit organizations across the country by granting a much needed boost to their efforts to establish, promote, and protect foot trails and hiking opportunities. AHS will dist
Salomon Social Reorganization Continues On-Schedule
The Works Council and Salomon S.A. have agreed to continue with the social plan process that was started last December, concerning the reorganization of the company. As a consequence the Works Council has withdrawn its petition to suspend the reorganizati
Saucony Forms Advanced Product Group; Promotes Two
Saucony, Inc., a subsidiary of The Stride Rite Corporation, has launched a new Advanced Product and Processes Group and has promoted Tom Carleo to senior vice president of product and Merrick Jones to the newly created position of vice president of advanc