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Sport Haley Receives $173,000 in Lawsuit Settlement…
Sport-Haley, Inc. entered into a settlement agreement to resolve all pending claims between the company and its former auditors. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement and a sharing agreement between Sport-Haley and its director and officer lia
Golf Galaxy Sees the Acquisition of The Golfworks Expanding Footprint…
Golf Galaxy, Inc. expects that its planned acquisition of The GolfWorks, one of the golf industry's sources for golf club components, clubmaking tools and supplies, and technical information, will have a positive effect on its retail store productivi
Gift Cards Boost January Retail…
The holiday season extended into January for many retailers, as consumers flooded the stores with gift cards in-hand ready to take advantage of clearance sales.
According to retail sales results released by the U.S. Commerce Department, retail industry s
Acquisitions Not Enough for Collegiate Pacific Q2…
Collegiate Pacific saw a 95% increase in sales for the company’s fiscal second quarter be eschewed by several one time charges relating to everything from the termination of the merger with Sport Supply Group to SOX compliance as well as a $555k net loss
Recall: Brass Eagle Blade Turbo…
The CPSC and Brass Eagle announced a voluntary recall of roughly 243,000 “Blade Turbo” paintball markers and the “Paintball Breakout Players Kit.” The carbon dioxide cartridges can be forcibly ejected out of the back of the paintball marker and break th
SnowSports Retailers Continue with Record Year through December…
Both Chain and Specialty ski and snowboard retailers are having one of the best seasons in years, thanks to intermittently strong snow throughout the country and some pent-up consumer demand. With the Olympics fueling this even more, it seems to be the co
Brine Sponsors Duke’s Men’s Lacrosse Team
The Duke men’s lacrosse team will be the first Division I team to be completely outfitted from head to toe in Brine. When the Blue Devils take the field this season, everything including their helmets, uniforms, protective gear, sticks and footwear are al
Sea Otter Supports Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Sea Otter Classic joined forces with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, to give cyclists and spectators an opportunity to raise money through a fundraising program called 'Make Cures Happen.' Money will be raised in honor of Joshua Alfaro, an
Nike Sues adidas over Shox Technology
Nike filed a legal complaint against adidas-Salomon in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The complaint identifies several adidas products that allegedly infringe upon Nike's patented SHOX cushioning technology. These products
Mizuno Renews Contract with Jennie Finch
Mizuno USA, Inc. has re-signed 2004 Olympic Gold Medallist and member of National Professional Fastpitch’s Chicago Bandits, Jennie Finch. Finch was one of the premier players on the USA Women’s National Team which took home Gold and became the story of t
Nautilus Realigns into Three Business Units; Names Unit Chiefs
Nautilus, Inc. has realigned its leadership structure, a move that includes the formation of three business units. NLS named Tim Hawkins president of the Fitness Equipment Business and Darryl Thomas as president of the International Equipment Business.
Cascade Designs Honors Reps of the Year
Cascade Designs announced its 2005 Rep of the Year and Sales Achievement Awards. The Hi-Altitude Sales & Consulting team, including Ryan Overstake, Eric Miller, Jason Livingston and Lori Maddox, has been honored as the recipient of Rep of the Year for 200
Langlois Promoted to Rossignol Canada VP of Sales and Marketing
In lieu of Rossignol/Quiksilver’s larger plan to focus on the growth of each business unit within the global organization, Rossignol has promoted Pierre Langlois to VP Sales and Marketing, Hard Goods Division – Canada. Pierre will oversee all sales and m
Thesenga returns to Climbing as Editor in Chief
Climbing Magazine announced the return of Jonathan Thesenga as Editor In Chief. After a three-year hiatus, Thesenga returns to the helm of Climbing, injecting the magazine with the same high dose of unbridled enthusiasm and unrefined humor he has been del
REI Promotes Owen to VP of Merchandising
REI has promoted Angela Owen to VP of Merchandising. Owen, who joined REI's staff in 1990, has been promoted through positions spanning all of REI's product categories, with her most recent position being director of merchandise management for R
