Horizon Fitness has expanded its sales organization, realigning the internal sales team in the process. Jeff Moser, formerly director of dealer sales, will now take on the sporting goods, specialty and online channels as director of sales. Mark Pagnotta w
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Kohl’s to Add More than 110 Stores in 2007
Kohl's executives discussed 2006 financial performance and outlined future growth plans at the company's annual shareholders' meeting ehld this week. Kohl's plans to open 110 to 115 stores in Fiscal 2007, including its initial entry i
Aldila Q1 Earnings Suffer from Margin Hit; Will Exit Hockey Biz
Aldila, Inc. reported that net sales were were essentially flat in the first quarter, posting revenues of $20.7 million this year versus $20.8 million in the year-ago quarter. However, net income was down nearly 38% to $2.7 million, or 48 cents per dilut
WHAM-O Hires Director of Licensing
WHAM-O Inc., whose portfolio includes Frisbee, the Original Slip 'N Slide, Hula Hoop and Hacky Sack, hired Chris Guirlinger as director of licensing. Guirlinger is charged with expanding the outbound licensing program in support of WHAM-O's port
Yakima to Open SoCal Distribution Center
Yakima will open a new distribution center in Riverside, Calif., that will decrease delivery time by 50% for western customers. Retailers can expect a one to two day transit time instead of the previous distribution schedule of four to five days. Yakima
Crocs First Quarter Sales More Than Triple
Crocs, Inc. saw revenues for the first quarter increase 217% to $142.0 million from $44.8 million for the first quarter last year. Net income for the quarter was $24.9 million, or 61 cents per diluted share, compared to $6.4 million, or 17 cents per dilut
Shoe Pavilion CFO Leaves For ‘Another Specialty Retailer’
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. accepted the resignation of Bruce Ross, CFO, as he will leave the company to become CFO at another specialty retailer, effective May 30, 2007. Mr. Ross will oversee the preparation of Shoe Pavilion's first quarter Form 10-Q and ha
Helly Hanson to Sponsor Raid the North Extreme
Helly Hansen has signed on as the official apparel and footwear provider for this year's expedition style adventure race in North America: Raid the North Extreme in Prince Rupert, B.C. Helly will be providing performance HH Dry shirts with LIFA Stay
Mizuno Sponsors Int’l Softball Conference
Mizuno has signed on to become the newest sponsor of the International Softball Conference (ISC). The ISC is a non-profit organization for the promotion and administration of men’s and boy’s fastpitch softball in North America…
NGF: March Rounds Played Jump 11% Over Last Year
According to the National Golf Foundationa, rounds of golf played in the U.S. increased 11.3% on a same-store basis in March 2007 vs. March 2006. March’s better performance brought the first quarter figure to -4.0%. Regionally, the Northeast experienced a
Bowling and Billiards Soft for Brunswick in Q1…
Brunswick Corporation saw a 2% decrease in net sales for the first quarter to $1.39 billion from $1.41 billion last year. Overall net earnings from continuing operations for the company were down 53.7% to $34.3 million, or 38 cents per diluted share, from
Sports Gilbert Rousseau Looks Canada-Wide
Sports Gilbert Rousseau, which operates five hockey superstores around Montreal, has formed an investment group with a goal of expanding the concept across Canada. The “category killer” hockey specialty retail chain, as SGR called it in a release, will op
Innes Names Skate Team and Internet Content Manager
Innes appointed industry veteran and former pro Lance Conklin to the dual post of Skate Team Manager and Internet Content manager. Kristian Svitak has decided to step down as Team Manager due to increased demands on his time from both his own skate brand,
Zumiez CEO Adds CFO to Titles
Zumiez Inc. added one more title to Richard M. Brooks, president and CEO, in the form of acting CFO. Brooks has served as president and CEO since June 2000. Brooks served as the company’s VP and CFO from August 1993 through June 2000…
HealthSport Raises $3 Million in Private Placement
HealthSport, Inc., the developer of the edible Enlyten SportStrips nutritional supplements system, raised approximately $3 million through a private placement of its shares of common stock. Investors in the financing include former NFL stars Bruce Smith,
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