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Sport Haley Becomes Official Licensee of the LPGA
Sport Haley Inc. has been named an official licensee of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)…
RECALL: Sevylor Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors
Sevca, LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of Sevylor Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Renews EWGA Partnership
The TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company has renewed its ongoing relationship with the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association) as a supporting partner for the organization. The company provides the association with financial and in-kind support and parti
Bobby Grace Back Making Putters Again
The Bobby Grace Company announced that world-renowned putter designer Bobby Grace is back in the business of making the most innovative putters in the world…
Boathouse Sports Names Doug Tibbetts President/CEO
Boathouse Sports, a Philadelphia-based manufacturer of custom team athletic apparel, today announced the appointment of Douglas Tibbetts as the companies President and CEO…
Sport Supply Group Forecasts Record FY09 Profits; Sets EPS Guidance for 2010
Sport Supply Group said preliminary results for its fiscal year ended June 30 indicate annual sales of more than $250 million and diluted EPS in the 84 cents to 87 cents per sahre range. The company also provided a forecast for fiscal 2010…
VF Corp. Reports Q2 Sales Fall 11%; Maintains Guidance for Second Half
VF Corporation announced second quarter revenues were $1.49 billion, a decline of 11% compared with $1.68 billion in the second quarter of 2008, with foreign currency translation accounting for 3%of the decline. Net income in the current quarter was $75.5
Cleveland Golf/Srixon Names Brand Managers
Cleveland Golf/Srixon has promoted Chuck Thiry to brand manager for Cleveland Golf, while Chris Beck has been promoted to Brand Manager for Srixon. Both are new positions…
Wade Makes Move to Jordan Brand; Leaves Converse
Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc., has signed Dwyane Wade to its roster of Team Jordan athletes. Wade joins an illustrious line-up which includes fellow All Stars Derek Jeter, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony and others. Wade had been the lead endorser
Dept. of Education Awards $78 Million in PEP Grants…
The Department of Education announced the recipients of $78 million in Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. New PEP grants totaling $26.5 million will be distributed to more than 140 school districts and community based organizations ac
Riddell Inc. to Face Jury Trial in Heat Stroke Case
A federal judge in Ohio last Monday concluded that Riddell Inc. had a duty to warn former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer that its helmets and shoulder pads could contribute to heat stroke when used in hot conditions. Stringer died nea
Sports Direct Profits Plunge 91%
Sports Direct, the U.K.’s largest sports retailer, saw a 91% drop in full-year profits despite increased sales after the weak pound and investment losses took their toll. The company, controlled by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, netted a profit of £1
Potential CIT Bankruptcy Could Rattle Retail
CIT Group Inc., a significant lender to small and medium-size businesses in the retail industry, could be forced into bankruptcy proceedings barring a last-minute deal to renegotiate its sizeable debt load. A bankruptcy threatens to disrupt the flow of m
Kellwood Extends Deadline for Debt Exchange Offer; Some See BK as Option
Kellwood Co., the Sun Capital Partners portfolio company that is also parent of American Recreation Products, said it was unable to renegotiate and extend its bond issue that matured Wednesday and its board extended the deadline for acceptance of a propos
Antonio Zoli North America Adds VP of Operations
Antonio Zoli North America has hired hiring of Harry “Chuck” Webb III, as Vice President of Operations. Formerly General Manager of Briley Manufacturing, Webb comes to Zoli with deep knowledge of the industry and gunmaking as well as title of Master Gunsm
