Interbike has changed European-based sales agent Uwe Weissflog's role from sales to marketing communications liaison to European exhibitors and attendees…
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SSL Expects Solid Turn-Out at Winter Buying Show
Sports Specialists Limited is anticipating a solid turnout at its Winter Sports Market show and a strong kickoff to the snow sports buying cycle. Taking place January 19-21, 2007, in Las Vegas, and preceding the SIA SnowSports Show, the Winter Sports Mar
Fortune Names REI a ‘Best Place to Work’ Ten Years in a Row
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has again been named by FORTUNE magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America.” Ranked as number 27 in the 2007 list, REI has been recognized as part of the “100 Best” list for 10 consecutive years, and th
PPA Changes to Paddlesports Industry Association
The Professional Paddlesports Association (PPA) has changed its name to the Paddlesports Industry Association. The name change is the first step in the organization’s adoption of the recommendations put forth by the Paddlesports Industry Unification Work
Nordstron Sees December Comps Increase 9%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $1.27 billion for the five-week period ending December 30, 2006, an increase of 9.8% compared to sales of $1.16 billion for the five-week period ending December 31, 2005. Same store sales increased 9.0%…
Wal-Mart December comps Inch-up 1.3%
Wal-Mart reported net sales for the five-week month of December were $28.795 billion compared to $27.920 billion last year, a 3.1% increase. Comparable store sales for the month increased 1.3%…
BJ’s Wholesale Club December Comps Increase 0.6%
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. sales for December 2006 increased by 5.0% to $1.014 billion from $965.6 million in December 2005. On a comparable club basis, sales increased by 0.6% for the month of December, including a contribution from sales of gasoline
ispo BrandNew Awards Announced
ispo announced the winners of the 15th BrandNew contest. The awarding of the ispo BrandNew trophies will take place on the catwalk of the “BrandNewVillage” in Hall A2 at 4:30 p.m. on February 5, 2007. BrandNewVillage, which covers a total area of more tha
Head N.V. Expands Partnership with ATP Masters Series
On the heels of plans to expand the company’s tennis business in Asia and particularly in China, HEAD NV recently committed additional funding to various worldwide sponsorships, including the ATP Masters Series…
Transition the Key to the Year that Was in 2006…
Transition and opportunity may be the key words that best describe 2006 in the sporting goods industry as the momentum of mega deals slowed and companies looked for more nuanced deals to fine tune portfolios and add a final piece to the consolidation puzz
And the Industry Gains Ground on Capitol Hill…
2006 can also be looked at as a turning point for government relations at OIA and SIA. All three were able to effectively lobby and push bills through the House and Senate that will have a tangible impact in years to come. Much of the progress was made d
Factory Design Labs Promotes From Within, Adds From Without
Factory Design Labs promoted Ross Maupin to Associate Creative Director, Amy Kitt to Senior Art Director; and Mike Scarano to Art Director. Additionally, Kyle Bernhardt has joined Factory's creative team as a Studio Artist. Meghan Campbell, has been
The Finish Line Posts $3 Million Dollar Loss in Quarter Three
The Finish Line, Inc. posted a net loss of $3.0 million for the third quarter, or 6 cents per diluted share, after reporting a net income of $845,000, or 2 cents per diluted share in the same quarter one year ago, Consolidated net sales increased 2.7% to
American Skiing Co to Sell Steamboat to Intrawest
American Skiing Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to Steamboat Acquisition Corporation, an affiliate of Intrawest ULC, for $265 million. The announced sale follows t
MacGregor Names Director of Tour Operations
MacGregor Golf has hired Michael Biviano as Director of Tour Operations. Biviano will be responsible for all initiatives relating to the PGA Tour and will report directly to Blake Schneider, Director of Strategic Projects, MacGregor Golf…
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