Fortune Brands Sees Some Stability in Golf Market
Fortune Brands, which owns Titleist, said its golf business outside the U.S. has grown 54% over the last five years as the sport has taken off globally with particular strength in Asia. In the U.S, Bruce Carbonari, Fortune Brands's president and CEO,
Adidas and PUMA Back Together for Cause
Calling it a “historic hand shake,” employees of adidas and PUMA will shake hands for the first time in six decades in support of the peace initiative “PEACE ONE DAY.” As a sign of amicable cooperation, employees of both companies will play football t
Interbike Announces New Partners for Media Center
Interbike announced new sponsorship and technical partnership agreements for its Media Center, a working news room on the show floor of the 2009 Interbike International Bicycle Expo, which runs from September 23-25, 2009 in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo and
NBS Members Vote HO Sports Wave Kite as Best New Product
At the recent NBS 2009 Fall Semi-Annual Market HO Sports was voted as best new product in the New Product Showcase. The market, held at the Ft. Worth Convention Center September 10-13, featured a New Product showcase along the main aisle whereby NBS memb
Team Sports Planet Lands $1.3 Million Military Contract
Team Sports Planet, the Philadelphia-based e-commerce distributor to the team market, has secured a $1.3 million contract with the Department of Defense to supply team uniforms and equipment to 41 schools on military bases in Japan, Guam, South Korea and
Diadora Sale Postponed Until October
Diadora's sale of the founder of footwear firm Geox SpA has been put on hold until next month by an Italian bankruptcy court, according to reports in the Italian press. As reported, the Italian-based Diadora SpA in June agreed to to sell its business
Delta Apparel Licenses Realtree Outdoor Collection
Delta Apparel, Inc. entered into a new licensing agreement with Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd. to be the exclusive marketer and producer of Realtree Girl and Realtree Outfitters casual apparel and headwear…
GunBroker.com Hits $1 Billion in Sales
GunBroker.com, which observed its 10th anniversary in March, hit $1 billion in cumulative merchandise sales on Sept. 3, 2009…
European Outdoor Group Explores End of Life Options
Sustainability Working Group, part of the European Outdoor Group, is seeking the first ever industry wide End of Life solution. An End Of Life Options Committee (EoL Committee) has been formed and is being chaired by Adrian Huber from the Mammut Sports G
Sears Holdings Elects Kunkler To Board
Sears Holdings Corporation elected William C. Kunkler, 52, executive vice president – operations of CC Industries, Inc., a private equity firm focused on manufacturing companies and real estate investments, to membership on the Sears Holdings board…
Bauer Hockey Signs Henrik Lundqvist as Endorser
Bauer Hockey announced that New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has joined Bauer Hockey's extensive roster of elite hockey players…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sees Slow Recovery
Dick's Sporting Goods is planning for a “very modest recovery going forward” but has some plans in place in case the turnaround gains momentum. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Retailing Conference last week, CEO Ed Stack said, “We've got things in
Forzani Group Posts Second Quarter Loss as Cool Summer Hits Sales
Forzani Group Ltd. reported a CN$4.4 million (U.S.$4.1 mm) loss for the second quarter, hurt by the recession and cool summer weather across much of Canada. The retailer also blamed a few special circumstances, including costs and distractions caused by a
New Balance Sues Louis Vuitton
New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. has sued LVMH Moet Hennessy, alleging that Louis Vuitton's Minstrel sneaker intentionally copies New Balance's 574's shape and coloring. Paris-based Louis Vuitton started selling the Minstrel for $590 last mon
Lululemon Sees Sales Perking Up, Aiming for Positive Q4 Comps
Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s second quarter earnings were down from a year earlier but results handily exceeded its own internal guidance and the yoga-themed retailer has turned bullish on the back half of the year…
