The Hill Shot Golf trainer has just recently won its history-making third win for “Best New Product*” at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. This follows wins at the PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas, and the Ontario PGA Merchandise Show in Toronto…
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Moretz Inc. Strikes Gold Toe in Merger…
Moretz, Inc. and Gold Toe Investment Corp. will combine, creating one of the largest global sock companies.
In a series of moves reminiscent of the trade deadline deals we didn’t see in the MLB this season, The Blackstone Group, a global private investme
Zumiez Sees Q2 Sales Jump 41%; EPS Doubles…
Zumiez Inc. experienced an increase in average unit retail and the overall number of sales transactions in the second quarter, both of which helped to fuel a 41.5% growth in sales to $55.8 million from $39.4 million in Q2 last year. Gross margins improve
Easton-Bell Q2 Net Surges on Merger Benefits…
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. saw net sales for the second quarter increase 91.1% to $198.3 million from $103.8 million last year. This increase is primarily attributable to $86.5 million in net sales from the acquired Easton Sports business. For the second fi
Gander Inks iTV Sales Deal with Turner Media
Turner Media Group inked an agreement with Gander Mountain Company to launch Gander Mountain Lodge, the first nationally televised weekly transactional program offering hunting, fishing and outdoor products for sale to viewers and incorporating interactiv
Big City Mountaineers Has Successful OR of Fundraising
Big City Mountaineers raised an excess of $5,000 at OR Summer Market 2006 through numerous fundraising events.
Many outdoor manufacturers held events that either fully or partially benefited BCM, including: JanSport’s Shake ‘n Bake; Highgear’s Time for Te
Spy Optic Inks U.K. and Ireland Distribution Deal
Spy Optic, Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with Surf Sales, a leading distributor of surf, skate, and snow products in teh U.K. and Ireland…
Li Ning Signs Shaq to Endorsement Deal
Li Ning Company Limited has signed a five-year agreement with Shaquille O’Neal which will see the pair jointly develop the LI-NING – SHAQ Series. The basketball product line will feature the professional endorsements of Shaquille O’Neal, including his im
adidas to Kick Off Third T-Mac Asia Tour
adidas is emabarking on its third consecutive summer tour to Asia with NBA superstar Tracy McGrady. The company said the T-MAC Tour is designed to continue to “further the growth of the game of basketball, while providing the many fans in the region the
TM-aG Increases 2006 Guidance on Strong Q2, GNC…
TalylorMade-adidas Golf sales increased 30.7% for the second quarter to €264 million ($332 mm), compared to €202 million ($255 mm) in the 2005 second quarter. In U.S. Dollar terms, TM-aG sales grew 30.3%. TM-aG currency-neutral sales increased 28% in the
VAUDE and Edelrid Clarify Joint Strategy
In March 2006 VAUDE and the climbing brand Edelrid were combined. Together, both companies are now setting a strategic course for integrating their competencies and fortifying both brands’ market position in Germany and abroad. VAUDE’s eperience in the cl
Spy Optic Signs Two Australian Distribution Agreements
Spy Optic, Inc. has signed two separate distributions agreements in Australia with Quattro Sports and GAS Imports Australia Pty Ltd. Quattro Sports will distribute Orange 21's Spy Optic products to Australia's action sports market. GAS Imports A
Firethorn Golf Parent Adds North America Corporate Promo Head
Sales and marketing veteran Michael O’Bright has joined Montreal's Redstone Apparel Group to head the company’s North American corporate promotional division. Montreal-based Redstone is the parent company for Firethorn Golf, as well as other performa
Nike Extends NFL Footwear Agreement
The National Football League has extended its agreement with Nike for the sporting goods giant to continue as an authorized supplier of NFL footwear. An NFL partner since 1995, Nike will continue to supply NFL players with branded footwear for use in game
Pacific Sunwear Sees Income Drop in Q2
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported total sales for the second quarter of $313.7 million, an increase of 1.5% from $309.1 million last year. Second quarter net earnings were 14 cents per diluted share, down from 28 cents per share last year. Net
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