NGF: Rounds Played Down for March…

Same-store rounds played in the U.S. fell 10.8% in March 2005 vs. March 2004, according to data provided to NGF by golf course operators around the country. The resulting year-to-date figure is 5.2% lower than the same period last year. In the Sunbelt, w

A Conversation With Roger Talermo, CEO of Amer Sports

Shortly before Mr. Talermo took over, Amer Sports had acquired Wilson (1987) and Atomic (1994). Over the years he slowly built the company with organic growth and additional acquisitions. In 1997 the Amer Group declared that its main focus was on sporting

Sport Chalet Announces Effects of SEC Clarification

Sport Chalet, Inc. announced that, as a result of a clarification issued by the SEC on February 7, 2005 affecting many retail companies, the company has reviewed and corrected its lease accounting practices. The effect on the company's previously rel

Product Manager, Special Markets — Igloo Products

Igloo Products is seeking a Product Manager — Special Markets to direct, develop and implement product category/line objectives, strategies, and tactics to drive sales and profitability within the Commercial, Premium, and International sales chann

Outdoor Mystery Bloggers Call it Quits…

The blog that quickly became the talk of the outdoor industry has been shut down after a run of just under a year. ThePiton.com appeared before OR Summer Market last year and word spread quickly at the show about an anonymous group of outdoor industry exe

Cizen Named US Buying Agents for Mega Sports Co.

Cizen Inc., a distributor, manufacturer, licensee, and consulting group announced that they reached an agreement to be named as the US buying agents for Mega Sports Co. Inc., the joint venture company that operates the “Sports Authority” stores in Japan..

MLB Announces ‘World Cup’ Style Tournament

Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association jointly announced that the “World Baseball Classic,” a 16-nation tournament featuring the world's best players competing for their home countries, will be played in March 2006. T

CDTA Reognizes Corporate Donations

Since 1995, the Continental Divide Trail Alliance has played a central role toward the completion, management and protection of the Continental Divide Trail. In 2005, the Alliance celebrates a 10th Anniversary and forges on with the critical support of co

Independent Sales Reps — SIGG Switzerland

SIGG SWITZERLAND USA: SIGG Switzerland produces the world’s finest aluminum beverage bottles and accessories. SIGG is seeking sales representation for the Southeastern and Northwestern US regions. Sales reps should have established accessory and hydrati

Lotto Forms New North American Subsidiary

Lotto Sport Italia has inked a partnership with The DCS Group, LLC to create Lotto North America, LLC. David Schulte, Managing Partner of The DCS Group, will serve as CEO of Lotto North America, while the company confirmed as creative director Mr. Come Ch

Kellwood Names Saunders as New CIO

Michael Saunders has been named chief information officer of Kellwood Company, according to Hal J. Upbin, Kellwood chairman and chief executive officer. Saunders will provide the leadership and direction for Kellwood's information services and techno