In a ‘Position Paper on One Show’, the Canadian Sporting Goods Association has made its feelings clear on the trade show issue confronting the sporting goods industry. The CSGA believes that there is a need for only one North American sporting goods show
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Report Sees Older Americans Transforming Fitness Landscape
It languished for about a decade, but now the American fitness phenomenon is coming to life again, resuscitated by the least likely demographics — “older” participants. From 1998 – 2004, the number of frequent fitness participants aged 55+ zoomed by 33%
Exel Sees Nordic Walking Grow in EU; North America Still in Transition…
Exel reported strong revenue and income growth for fiscal 2004. While a majority of the top-line growth was generated by the company’s industrial division, Exel’s sport division reported full-year sales grew 25.0% to €35.5 million ($44.2 mm) compared to €
Apparel Production Manager — ASICS America
ASICS America Corporation, a leader in the Athletic Industry, has an opening for a Production Manager in Apparel. Manage all aspects of production from sourcing and setting up factory, forecasting, scheduling, negotiating prices, qualit
American Skiing Company Q2 Revenues Inch-Up; Skier Visits Down
American Skiing Company's consolidated revenue was $106.1 million for the 14 weeks ended January 30, 2005, compared with $103.0 million for the 13 weeks ended January 25, 2004. Net loss for the 14 weeks ended January 30, 2005 was $22.1 million, or 70
Larry Harper Named Nike’s African-American Person of the Year
Larry Harper, General Manager for Nike's U.S. Central Region, joined a group of his peers at Nike's headquarters last week to celebrate the close of a series of employee-led events celebrating Black History Month. Toward the end of the two-hou
Puma Sees Apparel and the Americas Drive Gains…
Puma AG reported that consolidated net sales for the 2004 fourth quarter increased 23.8% on a currency-adjusted basis, or up 19.9% in Euro terms to €273 million ($354.1 mm). Footwear sales increased 29.1% on a currency-neutral basis to €175.9 million ($22
Amer Group Q4, 2004 Sales Impacted by FX Rate Pains, Loss of Tobacco Business…
Amer Group's net sales in fourth quarter declined 1.7% to €261.0 million ($338.3 mm) from €265.4 million ($316.0 mm) in the year-ago period. Full year net sales declined 3.2% to €1.06 billion ($1.32 bn), compared to €1.09 billion ($1.24 bn) in 2003.
Amer Sees Winter Sports Division Sales Outpace Expected Market Gains…
Amer Group's net sales in the fourth quarter declined 1.7% to €261.0 million ($338.3 mm) from €265.4 million ($316.0 mm) in the year-ago period. Full year net sales declined 3.2% to €1.06 billion ($1.32 bn), compared to €1.09 billion ($1.24 bn) in 2

Regional Sales and Promo Manager — Cramer Products, Inc.
Cramer Products Inc., world leader in sports medicine since 1918, is seeking a regional sales and promotion manager. Primary responsibilities include traveling, calling on athletic trainers, and maintaining high visibility with sporting goods deal
Amer Group’s Q4 Net Jumps 91% on 13% Sales Gain in Sports Business
Amer Group’s net sales for the full year 2004 declined 3.2% to €1.06 billion ($1.32 bn) from €1.09 billion ($1.24 bn) in 2003). The divestment of the tobacco business in March reduced net sales by 8%. Net sales of the sports equipment business rose by 5.2

Venue Snowboards Launching into North American marketplace
Northwave moved into the snowboard category by launching Venue Snowboards into its portfolio of brands (Northwave boots, Drake bindings, Bakoda accessories). The line consists of 8 board series, of which 2 are dedicated to women, and is backed by a pro te
ASICS America Pushes 2004 Sales Back Over $200 Million Mark
ASICS America Corporation announced this week a strong finish to 2004. With a record performance in 2004, ASICS surpassed the $200 million mark finishing off the year with $223.8 million in sales, an increase of 12.5% over 2003. Footwear sales continue
The Access Fund Calls for Unity in Largest Potential Climbing Closure in American History
In Response to Rumors circulatiing, The Access Fund stated, “Despite all the rumors and uninformed declarations being circulated that there is little chance of saving Oak Flat, AZ, a popular climbing area outside of Phoenix and home to the Phoenix Boulder
Singtex Opens North American Office
Singtex Technical Fabrics has acquired dedicated representation within the North American region. Mike Costa, a veteran in the outdoor textile and apparel world, has been chosen to join forces with the Singtex main office in Taipei, Taiwan. The Singtex