Speaking via satellite video at the first global investor conference at the WSA show, adidas Group Chairman and CEO Herbert Hainer said he felt Reebok could be positioned as more of a performance brand than it has recently. He was responding to questions
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Fitness Equipment Leads Amer to Strong Q4…
Amer Sports reported that fourth quarter net sales increased 114% to €558.5 million ($664 mm) from €261.0 million ($339 mm) in the year-ago quarter. The Salomon acquisition contributed €255.2 million ($304 mm) to the quarter’s top-line, a 0.8% increase ov
ispo Winter 2006 Draws a Crowd
ispo winter 06 took place on 160,000 sq. m. at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from January 29 to February 1, 2006. A total of 1,806 exhibitors, compared to 1,600 last year, from 49 countries, compared to 44 last year, attended the fair. 81% of the atten
Fromson Steps Down from Role as President of Cascade Designs…
After 23 years at Cascade Designs Inc., Lee Fromson will be stepping down as President on February 28, 2006. In 2005, the CDI Employee Stock Bonus Plan was revised. While that revision improved the financial structure of CDI, it resulted in a change to th
SIA.06 Wraps-Up; Attendance on-par with Last Year
Exhibitors displaying new product lines at SIA.06 for the 2006-07 season represented over 95% of the market share for the ski and snowboard sectors and 80% of the Nordic, telemark, and snowshoe market. The show boasted 350,715 net square feet and 900 bran
Oakley Launches New Multi-Brand Growth Strategy
Oakley, Inc. announced several strategic initiatives it believes will position the company for sustainable revenue growth, improved long-term earnings growth and return on investment. Within the context of those strategic initiatives, the company also pro
Buff Headwear Plans U.S. Warehouse; Launches U.S.-Specific Catalog
In a move that will allow Original Buff Headwear to be more responsive to its U.S. dealers as it expands the brand in North America, the Barcelona-based manufacturer of the world’s most versatile performance headwear will begin warehousing products in the
NRF: Ports Operating Smoothly; Projected Growth Causes Worries
In the middle of the slow season for container imports, the nation’s major retail container ports are operating without congestion but could face challenges ahead, according to the February Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation an
Brine Sponsors First 4 Lacrosse Tournament
Brine, Inc. will be the official lacrosse equipment and lacrosse apparel sponsor for the 2nd Annual First 4 Lacrosse Invitational. A supporter of the inaugural First 4, Brine has inked a two-year deal with sports marketing and event management leader, Pan
PrideSports Promotes Tran to Director of Marketing
PrideSports promoted of Harby Tran to Director of Marketing. Tran, who came to Pride in 2005 and previously served as Product Marketing Manager, will oversee all marketing initiatives for Softspikes-brand cleats and Pride Golf Tees. Prior to Pride, Tran
Mountain High Park Vet Founds Super parX
Tyrone Coyne has left Mountain High in Wrightwood, California to launch Super parX, an international terrain park design and management company. The company specializes in resort consultation, special events, and special effects for movies and television
Hooked on Outdoors Restructures; Closes Boulder Office
Hooked on the Outdoors Magazine will publish five rather than the previous seven issues planned for 2006, and at the same time place more emphasis on its other marketing platforms including retail-based events, their website, and additional broadcast aven
Easton and Riddell Bell Merge to Form $600 Million Company
Easton Sports, Inc. and Riddell Bell Holdings will merge to become Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. The combined company will generate more than $600 million in annual revenue, hold leading market positions in baseball, softball, football, hockey, cycling, auto
SGMA Adds Three to Board; Promotes Two to Executive Committee
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association is making changes to its Board of Directors. Joining the SGMA Board of Directors are Richard Bourne, COO/President – ASICS America Corporation; Paul Ehrlich, general counsel – adidas America; and Chris Considi
Cutter and Buck CEO Leaves for GapBody
Cutter & Buck Inc.'s president, CEO, and board member, John T. (Tom) Wyatt will be relinquishing his positions with the company on March 8, 2006, to become the president of GapBody, part of Gap, Inc…
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