Mizuno Corp. Sees Fiscal Q1 Revenues Inch Up on Gains in Running and Golf
Mizuno Corporation reported revenues inched up 0.4% to ¥41.2 billion ($447 mm) for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 from revenues of ¥41.0 billion ($421 mm) in the year-ago quarter. Revenues were up 1.3% on a currency-neutral basis…
T. Boone Pickens Becomes Equity Partner in FLW Outdoors
FLW Outdoors said T. Boone Pickens has become an equity holder and partner in the FLW Outdoors…
Disappointing July Retail Could Spell Trouble for Crucial BTS
A dreadful year-ago period that saw same-store sales drop 5.1% on poor market conditions had initially set up July 2010 for inflated results, but a hodgepodge of unfavorable circumstances led the consolidated retail results to a paltry 2.8% growth for the
Black Diamond Equipment Targets $500M in Sales by 2015
Black Diamond Equipment Inc. (BDE) told its shareholders last week it expects to quintuple sales to $500 million in the next five years through organic growth and acquisitions. “We are putting our first flag in the ground with an expectation to reac
Asics Corporation Posts Solid Fiscal First Quarter on Double-Digit U.S., Europe Growth
Asics Corporation posted solid sales and earnings growth in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 as double-digit top-line increases in the U.S. and Europe more than offset declines in Japan…
WNBA Teams with Jamba Juice to Support Healthy Lifestyle
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Jamba Juice announced today a comprehensive multiyear relationship –Jamba Juice’s first with a professional sports league – that will highlight both companies’ commitment to promotin
Dorel’s Recreation/Leisure Sales Rise 7.2% in Q2
Dorel Industries Inc. reported total revenue for the quarter ended June 30 was up 10.3% to $607.7 million from $551.1 million for the same quarter a year ago. Net income was $35.1 million or $1.05 per diluted share compared with $24.8 million or 74 cents
ATK Security and Industry Group Renews Agency
ATK Security & Sporting group has renewed their media agency of record contract with CMG Marketing and Events through July 2012…
Henning to Lead RMEF Lands and Conservation Programs
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has announced the promotion of 10-year employee Blake Henning to the position of vice president of lands and conservation…
ONCAP Closes Sport Supply Group Deal
Sport Supply Group, Inc. announced that ONCAP II LP and its affiliates, the mid-market private equity platform of Onex Corporation, have completed the previously-announced acquisition of Sport Supply Group…
Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan to Headline RILA Sustainability Conference
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced that Casey Sheahan, CEO of Patagonia, will present at RILA's annual Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference (ESCC), September 22-24, 2010 in San Diego, California…
Golf Rounds Slide in June
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the U.S, were down 2.1% in June versus June 2009 and are now down 2.7% on a YTD basis…
NSSF Provides $231,796 in Grants to Shooting Ranges
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has awarded grants totaling $231,796 to nine shooting facilities through its Range Partnership Grant Program…
JAM Media/LWA PR Form Partnership
Two boutique PR agencies, JAM Media Collective of San Francisco and LWA PR of Portland, Oregon, announced a joint partnership to offer their clients product placement, entertainment marketing, corporate and internal communications services…
K2 Sports Names O’Shea Apparel Product Director for Zoot Sports
K2 Sports named Shawn O'Shea to the newly created position of director of apparel for its Zoot Sports division. O'Shea has more than 14 years of leadership experience in the performance apparel market. Most recently he served as Category Manager
