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WSA Decides to Keep Later Spring ’08 Show Dates
The WSA Show announced the decision to maintain existing dates and locations for the February 2008 show. The show, in the three-day format which will begin in August, will take place as scheduled Feb. 21-23, 2008 at The Mandalay Bay Convention Center and
Adidas Appoints New Divisional Heads
Adidas has appointed Bernd Wahler as chief marketing officer Sport Performance and Hermann Deininger as chief marketing officer Sport Heritage/Sport Style. Both executives will report directly to Erich Stamminger, president and CEO of the adidas brand…
Golf Galaxy Promotes Busch to SVP of Merchandising
Golf Galaxy said Dana Busch, a nine-year Golf Galaxy employee, was promoted to SVP of merchandising. Justin Royer, also a nine-year Golf Galaxy employee, was promoted to vice president of marketing…
CGPR Increases Involvement with OIWC
CGPR will become a gold level sponsor for the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition, a non-profit association organized for the purpose of equipping women to reach their professional success in the outdoor industries through educational programming, networ
Yakima Increases OIWC Sponsorship
Yakima will become a gold level sponsor for the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC), a non-profit association organized for the purpose of equipping women to reach their professional success in the outdoor industries through educational programmin
Rebel Sports AU First Half Income Climbs 11.4%
Rebel Sport Limited’s consolidated net profit for the fiscal first half ended December 30, 2006 was A$14.4 million ($10.9 mm), a A$1.5 million ($1.1 mm) or 11.4% increase on the A$12.9 million ($9.7 mm) result achieved for the six months ended 31 December
Sizemore Collection Taps Crospete for Korean Distribution
The Sizemore Collection has entered into a distribution agreement with Crospete Sports for Crospete to distribute the entire Sizemore Collection putter line into Korea.
Collegiate Pacific Posts Less Than Stellar Q2…
Collegiate Pacific posted sales increases in the second quarter as well as improved margins and flat expenses, but was forced to lower its annual guidance as the sales gains were not quite up to expectations. According to Adam Blumenfeld, CEO, “top line g
SIA: Chain Snow Sports Sales Remain Flat
According to SIA’s retail audit, conducted by Leisure Trends, overall brick & mortar sales for both specialty and chain stores were down 3% in dollars to $1.46 billion for the August through December period, compared to $1.50 billion reported last year. I
American Skiing Co. to Sell Mount Snow and Attitash…
American Skiing Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Mount Snow and Attitash resorts for $73.5 million to Peak Resorts Inc. The announced sales follow the December announcement of the planned $265 million sale of Steamboat resort. I
Bälle de Mätch Hires Two New Sales Reps
Bälle de Mätch hired two new sales representatives, Terry Gratz and Laurie Bouch, who have joined the California-based tennis apparel company to manage sales in the Northeast and Southeast regions…
Umbro Increases Stake in China Joint Venture to 40%
Umbro plc has reached an agreement with Win Hanverky Group to purchase an additional 15% equity stake in its licensee for Greater China, Team & Sports Ltd and enter into a revised distribution agreement. Umbro purchased an initial 25% equity stake in Octo
Johnson outdoors Receives Marine Tent Order
Johnson Outdoor has received a $1.65 million tent order from The Marine Corps. U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton and U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey, all of New York, announced the order. The tents are produced at Johnson Outdoors' plan
Crocs Inks Licensing Deal for DC Comics
Crocs, Inc. has entered into a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Inc. The agreement, which covers both Crocs footwear and Jibbitz shoe charms, among other products, allows Crocs and Jibbitz to license properties by Warner Bros. Cons
Everlast Inks Licensing Deal for Holistic Pain Relief Products
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has signed a license agreement with Bossong Mills Inc. to launch the “Everlast Pain Manager,” a graduated compression band for joint pain produced with Bossong's revolutionary carbon fiber technology. This new product will be
