In the second quarter, the hardgoods market was, not surprisingly, dominated by the golf companies, whose strong results masked relatively poor performances from the snow sports and fitness vendors. Overall, the hardgoods market saw second quarter sales i
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Organic Cotton Production Climbs 53%
Latest figures from the Organic Exchange show that the amount of organic cotton produced globally increased 53% from 2005/06 to 2006/07 to 57,931 metric tons (MT), or 265,517 bales of cotton and volumes are set to climb further. This expansion was led by
Ecko to Let Public Decide Bonds’ Ball Fate…
Marc Ecko created waves in the baseball memorabilia market when he acquired Barry Bonds' 756th home run ball for $752,467 last week. Shortly after he bought the ball, he announced plans to allow the public to determine its fate. Through a website he
OIA Rendezvous in Vancouver
The Outdoor Industry Association will hold its annual Rendezvous leadership and learning conference in Vancouver, Wash. next week. The sold out event will host hundreds of outdoor industry professionals for seminars, speakers and active outdoor recreatio
RECALL: Petzl Crampons
Petzl is recalling its SARKEN crampons, because the front points of the crampons are susceptible to premature wear out following heavy use. The crampon can experience cracking of the metal forefoot near the front points, followed by possible breakage if u
Heckman Joins Jarden Board of Directors
Richard J. Heckmann, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Heckmann Corporation and the former Executive Chairman of K2 Inc., has been appointed to Jarden Corporation's Board of Directors in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement and P
Puma Partners with Peace One Day
In 2001 Peace One Day achieved its primary objective; having the UN general assembly adopt a resolution by all UN member states to formally establish an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence. This International Day of Peace is September 21st. To
Mission-ITECH Named Official Visor of the NHL
Mission-ITECH Hockey has entered into a multi-year agreement with NHL Enterprises L.P. (NHL), which will now see the company’s ITECH brand designated as the Official Visor and Goalie Mask of the league. As a result of this partnership, the NHL Shield will
Gildan Acquires Sock Manufacturer
Gildan Activewear Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the capital stock of V.I. Prewett & Son, Inc., a large U.S. private label supplier of basic family socks to U.S. mass-market retailers, which is located in Fort Payne, Alabama. The i
Modell’s To Open Stamford, CT Store
Modell’s Sporting Goods will celebrate the grand opening of a 20,000 square foot store located in Ridgeway Center at 2113 Summer Street, Stamford, CT from Thursday, September 27th through Sunday, September 30th…
BCA Adds European Technical Director
Backcountry Access, Inc. appointed Dieter Stopper as the company’s Technical Director for the European market. He is the newest addition to BCA’s continuing educational initiatives, adding another level of expertise to the company’s growing educational an
G-III Sports Licensing Showing Modest Growth…
G-III Apparel Group reported that its sports licensing division is growing sales in the low-single-digits so far this year, helped by strength in MLB product and across its women's categories. Excluding a lost tier of distribution in the NFL business
Genesco Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Finish Line
Genesco Inc said its shareholders voted to approve the acquisition of the company by Finish Line Inc at a special meeting on Monday. About 73 percent of the shares present and voting at the special meeting voted in favor of the proposed deal…
Andre Agassi sues Target
Former professional tennis legend Andre Agassi has sued Target Corp. for allegedly illegally using his name on more than 52,500 pairs of “Agassi” sandals sold at its stores nationwide and through Internet retailer Amazon.com. The sandals are sold under th
Softgoods Vendors See Q2 Profit Growth Outpace Sales on New Brands and Expense Controls…
Despite the fact that the media is hyperventilating over worries about the burst in the private equity funding bubble, the credit crunch and sub-prime lending problems, softgoods marketers in the sporting goods industry went about business as usual in the
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