Ping chairman John Solheim answered accusations that its Ping Eye 2 wedges are illegal for use on the PGA Tour. In a statement, Solheim said the PGA Tour is bound by the 1993 settlement allowing Ping Eye 2 wedges…
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Marker Völkl Group Sales Looking Up in 2010
The Marker Völkl Group is on track to increases sales in key markets this winter season, according to a statement released by the company in Europe this week between trade shows…
Vans to Sponsor Gudauskas Brothers
Vans said Patrick, Dane and Tanner Gudauskas, three of surfing's most promising young surfers, expanded their six-year relationship with the brand to include apparel and accessories as well as the footwear program they already support…
Body Bar Names European Distributor
Body Bar Inc. said Meijers Distribution has become a Body Bar Master Distributor. Meijers distributes to the Benelux region, which includes Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg. Meijers will also act as a master distributor for Body Bar products in Euro
Snow Sports Coalition Addresses Congress on Climate Change
Jeremy Jones, eight-time Big Mountain Snowboarder of the Year, along with a coalition of winter sport filmmakers and industry representatives, appeared before lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the economic, social and intangible values of winter sports
Hi-Tec Sports Sees Earnings Double in 2009
Hi-Tec Sports PLC, the privately-held British footwear company based in the United Kingdom, reported that with the aid of solid sales growth, earnings more than doubled in 2009. Sales in local currencies increased over 10% resulting in $250 million at who
WSA Seminar to Focus on Threat Posed by New California Labeling Law
A new California law that could expose footwear manufacturers to expensive lawsuits will be the subject of a seminar at Wednesday's World Shoes & Accessories (WSA) Show. Interek and the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) have teamed up to
Under Armour Earns Ski Award
U.S. Ski Team supplier Under Armour was honored Friday as recipient of the seventh Doc DesRoches Award. The recognition is made annually by SnowSports Industries America and the U.S. Ski Team to recognize an SIA member and Team supplier for its promotion
Elan Snowboards Reorganizes Management
Following the recent departure of former Elan Snowboards Division Manager Alexander Klinger, Elan Snowboards has announced a number of organizational changes across its senior management team. Newly appointed Elan & Artec Snowboards Sales & Marketing Mana
Bauer’s Acquisition Leads to New Product Development
In a recent acquisition, Bauer Hockey has purchased intellectual property assets and patents from Jock Plus Hockey. Accordingly, this will make Bauer the only global supplier of integrated neck protection for hockey. The acquired assets will be paired wit
Colorado Resorts Report 1% Rise in Early Season Traffic
The 22 member resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) reported a slight bump in skier visitation for the first portion of the 2009-10 winter season over the same period of the year prior. CSCUSA resorts collectively posted an increase of 1% for the f
Ski Safety Bills Emerge in California
Two California legislators introduced separate ski safety bills in the state assembly last week that would mandate children wear helmets. One bill, proposed by Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, would require ski areas to publish reports on injuries an
Sole Technology Appoints UK Skate Team Manager
Sole Technology appointed Percy Dean to the post of UK Skate Team Manager. Percy will be overseeing the etnies, éS and Emerica UK skate teams…
Columbia Sportswear’s Q4 Earnings Handily Top Estimates
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported fourth-quarter sales increased 1% to $358.3 million from $354.9 million a year ago, including a 3 percentage point benefit from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Earnings reached $23.1 million, or 68 cents per sh
Golf Club Counterfeiter Sentenced to Seven-Month Jail Term in Shanghai
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reports that the Shanghai Huangpu District People's Court has sentenced a retail shop owner, Fan Chaokui, to serve a seven month jail term and pay a fine after being convicted of selling c
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