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Callaway Opens Performance Center
Callaway Golf unveiled its Ely Callaway Performance Center. The new, state-of-the-art golf research and fitting facility that is named after Callaway Golf's late founder will carry on his passionate pursuit of technological breakthroughs in the desig
Golf Galaxy Shares Fall on Reduced Guidance; Meets Reduced First Quarter Outlook…
Golf Galaxy, Inc. posted its 13th consecutive quarter of comp sales improvements, though not to the level of initial targets, but took a major hit from analysts after reducing their expectations for the year. In a conference call with analysts, manageme
Finish Line a Slave to Fashion in the First Quarter…
The first quarter results at The Finish Line, Inc. surprised few last after a warning issued five weeks ago and a quarter-end sales report three weeks ago that saw first quarter comp store sales do an about-face from last year's quarter. Still, ther
Crocs Gets Third Settlement…
Crocs, Inc. has settled another trade dress and patent infringement lawsuit outside of court, this time with Inter-Pacific Trading Corp., Inc. The parties have also settled an administrative action pending in the International Trade Commission alleging u
Tomark to Distribute Porter in SoCal…
Collegiate Pacific's wholly owned subsidiary, Tomark Sports, has been named the Exclusive Supplier of Porter Athletic custom engineered product for Southern California. The exclusivity agreement covers Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura, Sa
Reef Selling Blanks at Pre-‘Black Monday’ Prices…
When Clark Foam closed its doors on Monday, December 5, 2005, shockwaves were sent through the surf industry as the main supplier of foam blanks (the template on which the vast majority of surfboards are hand shaped) suddenly stopped its production. The
Oakley Rolls Retail Shops Under Sunglass Iacon Brand…
Oakley, Inc. took a major step in its expansion in the retail landscape back in 2001 when it acquired Iacon, Inc. At the time, the company operated 40 stores under three different retail concepts, focused mostly on the sunbelt region. During the past se
Gramicci Takes the Next Step in Restructuring…
Gramicci is heading into OR Summer Market with an all new management team, designer, and product line. According to Marty Weening, Gramicci’s new president, the team is 90% new, with Sarah Mark heading up the design team and Catherine Nyberg as director o
GBMI Promotes from Within
Global Brand Marketing Inc. promoted Robyn Laguette to Vice President of Finance and Alan Huddy to Vice President of Information Technology. Laguette joined GBMI in 2002 and has played an integral role in the finance, sales and operations departments, and
Massachusetts Delays Regulations on Climbing Facilities
At a meeting called by the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, Thomas Gatzunis, to discuss draft regulations regarding the inspection and licensure of climbing facilites in the Commonwealth, CWA members in attendance lodged a number of object
Zumiez Completes Fast Forward Acquisition
Zumiez Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Fast Forward, an action sports retailer with 19 stores, mostly in Texas and a web store. The acquisition was funded from cash on hand. The company expects the acquisition to add a penny to
Dunham Adds to Product Development Team
Boston-based Dunham announces the addition of industry veterans Bob Bischoff and Sean Cox to its Product Development Team. As Senior Product Developer IIs, both Bischoff and Cox will be responsible for the research and development of all the brand’s prod
Crocs Settles Another Patent Infringement Suit
Crocs, Inc. has settled another trade dress and patent infringement lawsuit outside of court, this time with Inter-Pacific Trading Corporation, Inc. The two companies have agreed to settle the lawsuit concerning Crocs' proprietary footwear, pending i
Vail Resorts Makes Board Appointments
Vail Resorts appointed Thomas D. Hyde and Richard D. Kincaid to the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Hyde will serve on the audit committee and Mr. Kincaid will serve on the compensation committee with both appointments are effective immediately…
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