Improvements implemented at Cannondale's Bedford, Pennsylvania bike factory are expected to increase productivity while simultaneously reducing labor costs and increasing production flexibility. The changes, instituted by Cannondale senior managemen
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Brand Equity Outweighs Marketing Efforts in Golf Club Game
When it comes to ranking golf club brands, both in terms of company profile and the clubs they sell, the golf-playing public often pays little heed to the brands' marketing efforts. This conclusion was developed as a result of a nationwide study by
Volkl Imports Skiwear Line
Volkl Sport America will launch a technical performance outerwear line in the US for the Winter 04/05 season.The collection will be positioned in the mid to high-end range of the market…
Karbon Inks Sponsorship Deal With Kosir
Schure Sports Inc./Karbon has renewed a longterm sponsorship with Dejan Kosir, 2003 World Snowboard PGS (Parallel Giant Slalom) Champion…
SGMA Report Outlines Key Outdoor Trends
Fields, forests and mountains are the real playgrounds for millions of Americans, if you ask those who like fishing, camping, hunting, and hiking. For many people, those activities are considered the “big four” in the outdoor industry. But participants
Adams Golf Appoints New CFO
Adams Golf has appointed Eric T. Logan to the positions of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Mr. Logan will oversee the Company's accounting, finance, credit, IT, legal and investor relations departments and wil
Fila Names Houser to Head Global Kid’s Business
Fila has named Mike Houser as Global Director of Kid's Footwear for the company. In his new role, Mr. Houser will be responsible for developing a global children's product range…
Skechers Signs Kid’s Canada Licensee
Skechers USA, Inc. has named Multigroup Corporation as the licensee for Skechers-branded infant, toddler and children's apparel in Canada. Under the agreement, Multigroup will design, distribute and market children's sportswear and activewear i
Goody’s September Comps Rise 7.6%
Goody's Family Clothing reported total sales for the fiscal month of September 2003 of $98.9 million, an increase of 8.2% from total sales of $91.4 million for the fiscal month of September 2002. Comparable store sales for September 2003 increased 7.
Softride Hires New Production Manager
“The hiring of Michael Martin demonstrates our commitment to improving Softride's sales and marketing efforts throughout North America and International territories,” said Mike Allsop, Softride's co-owner and chief executive officer…
Variflex Swings to Fiscal Year-End Profit on 24.5% Sales Gain
Variflex, Inc. announced a return to profitability for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2003. The Company also announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with World Industries, a leading skateboard manufacturer. VFLX reported fisca
SportsLine.com and AOL Cutting Back Relationship
SportsLine.com, Inc. announced that it has modified its relationship with America Online (AOL) by terminating its existing agreement with AOL and entering into a new agreement. Under the terms of the new agreement, SportsLine.com will no longer receive pr
Indigo Expands
After rapidly growing its retailer base during its first year in business, startup outdoor equipment manufacturer Indigo Equipment has taken the next leap toward better serving its customers by investing in a larger warehouse, dedicated shipping/receiving
Ortovox Sales Up 11%
As Ortovox USA’s fiscal year closes this week they are reporting that U.S. sales for the snow safety brand are up 11%. Ortovox attributes this year’s leap in sales to the introduction of the X1, growing sales of probes and shovels, and the M2 transceiver
Federal Government Allots More Money For Physical Education
Amidst all the bad news about the obesity crisis among American youth, comes some good news for a change. According to P.E.4LIFE, the Washington, D.C.-advocacy group for physical education, hundreds of schools and community organizations in 44 states, Pu