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Gait Lacrosse Names Grassroots Marketing Manager
Gait Lacrosse, a division of Jarden Inc. that includes sporting goods brands such as Rawlings, Worth, Miken, JT Sports, license products and deBeer, said Bryan Bendig has joined the its team as the Grassroots Marketing Manager…
NRF Disappointed by Senate Health Reform Bill
The National Retail Federation expressed disappointment in the Senate health care reform bill introduced by Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev…
Son Replaces Father as CEO at CytoSport
Michael Pickett is replacing his father Greg Pickett as president and CEO at the sports nutrition company Cytosport. Greg Pickett, who led the company with Michael Pickett since its inception, will remain the chairman of the board of directors. Michael Pi
Hibbett’s Q3 Earnings Rise 15%; Comps Dip 0.2%
Hibbett Sports, Inc.'s sales increased 4.1% for the 13-week period ended Oct. 31, to $145.9 million compared with $140.1 million a year ago. Comps decreased 0.2%. Net income advanced 14.7% to $8.8 million, or 30 cents a share, from $7.7 million, or 2
Accell Group Expects Higher Turnover and Profit
European bicycle maker Accell Group reiterated that it expects a higher turnover and an increase in net profit of around 10% compared to 2008. Still the company said fitness sales were down, in part because distributors could not obtain financing to buy i
James Curcuruto Joins NSSF as Dir. of Industry Research and Analysis
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has appointed James Curcuruto as director, industry research and analysis. The association saifd Curcuruto brings more than 15 years experience in the research, analysis, sales, marketing and advertising fiel
Famous Footwear’s Joe Wood to Retire, Brown Shoe Hikes Q3 Guidance
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced that division President-Retail Joe Wood plans to retire in 2010. Rick Ausick will assume the role of Division President-Famous Footwear. Brown Shoe also said it expects third quarter earnings to increase over year-ago le
Timberland Targets UN Leaders With Online Campaign
The Timberland Company launched an online campaign, dubbed Don’t Tell Us It Can’t Be Done, to encourage people to challenge government leaders attending the United Nation’s Conference on Climate Change (COP15) in Copenhagen this December
Heelys Woes Continue as Q3 Domestic GM Nears Zero; Japan Keeps International Alive
Heelys, Inc. continued to swirl deeper into insignificance in the third quarter as domestic sales plummeted nearly 83% and the company came close to losing money on every pair it sold in the U.S. as gross margins approached zero percent of sales…
Asics Corp. Q2 Sales Fall 10.2%
Asics Corporation posted a 10.8% decrease in revenues for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30. Total consolidated worldwide revenues were ¥110.8 billion ($1.18 bn), compared to ¥124.2 billion ($1.23 bn) in the year-ago quarter…
Backcountry.com Finding Profitable Growth Amid the Recession
Although it's seeing some price resistance along with many other retailers, Backcountry.com continues to generate sales gains year-to-date and remains profitable. Backcountry.com's parent, Liberty Media, reported third quarter results last week
Ironclad Sees Q3 Sales Slip 11.6%; Swings to Profit
Ironclad Performance Wear reported that net sales for the third quarter of 2009 decreased 11.6% to $3.6 million from $4.1 million a year ago as special promotions in the prior year did not coincide with the third quarter of 2009. Net income for the compan
OIWC Opens Nominations For 2010 Women’s Leadership Awards At SIA
The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition is accepting nominations for the 2010 SnowSports Industry Pioneering Woman and First Ascent awards…
Mueller Introduces “Mueller Green” Braces
Mueller Sports Medicine said it has introduced a line of athletic braces and supports made primarily from recycled plastic bottles and other recycled substances. Called Mueller Green, the new products also feature a core made from non-petroleum based mate
NWTF Invests $250,000
The National Wild Turkey Federation distributed nearly $250,000 in October 2009 as it continues to advance its mission of benefiting wildlife conservation and protecting hunting traditions. The dollars are distributed to states and programs through the NW
