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Mattingly Sports Introduces Fielding Gloves
Mattingly Sports launched its first line of fielding gloves, the 9X SERIES. The new series of gloves represent a key addition to the company's product line which already includes the ground breaking and patented V-Grip Handle line of baseball and sof
Ortovox USA Names Dale Bard New COO
Ortovox USA has appointed Dale Bard as Chief Operating Officer. Bard, a legend among American rock climbers and alpinists, brings a wealth of experience ideally suited to this newly created position—experience gained both in the outdoor corporate arena as
Osprey Packs Expands Distribution in South America
Tatoo Adventure Gear will exclusively represent Osprey products in South America effective immediately. Tatoo Adventure Gear is one of the largest outdoor gear distributors and retailers in South America, with distribution presence in five countries in th
Report: Women Consumers a Clear Add-On Sale Opportunity at Retail
A recent study from The SportsOneSource Group reveals that sports apparel is purchased more often by women than men and the younger the female consumer, the more frequently she will purchase sports apparel. Women with children are also more likely to pur
ATK Awarded Four-Year Contract to Operate Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
Alliant Techsystems, a manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., to continue operating the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) for a
Majestic Opens First Retail Location
When the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays take the field for Opening Day, they will be wearing Majestic Athletic, the official uniform of Major League Baseball. When Red Sox Nation descends on Yawkey Way, they will be able to shop for the same Majestic a
Under Armour Launches Soccer Footwear Sooner Than Expected
Under Armour is introducing soccer boots, launching May 9, 2009, sooner than expected, according to a report from Thomas Weisel Partners. Banner ads on U.S. broadcasts of U.K. Premiere League matches and on soccer-related web sites were promoting the laun
Heelys Narrows Q4 Loss; Tightens Inventory
Heelys, Inc. narrowed its net loss for the fourth quarter as sales improved and the company’s operating loss improved to $5.7 million from $9.1 million in the year-ago period. Sales for the fourth quarter ended December 31 jumped 37% to $15.6 million from
Delta Apparel Acquires Gekko Brands from Ashworth, Inc
Delta Apparel, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Gekko Brands, the supplier of licensed and decorated headwear sold under the Kudzu and The Game brands. Prior to the acquisition, Gekko Brands was owned by Ashworth, LLC. Ashworth acqui
Gottschalks Inc. to Liquidate
Gottschalks, the department store chain based in Fresno, CA, will be liquidated after it failed to attract a buyer willing to operate the company going forward. A joint venture of liquidators including SB Capital Group LLC, Tiger Capital Group LLC, Great
L.L. Bean Furloughing 150 Call Center Workers
L.L. Bean is temporarily laying off 150 of its 200 employees working at its call center in Bangor, Maine, beginning in May. The retailer and cataloguer told Banger Daily News that this is typically a slow time of year, but it is even slower due to the st
It’s Jordan vs. Nike as The SportsOneSource “Brand Brackets” Reach Final Two
Nike, Inc. continued its dominance of the 2009 SportsOneSource “Brand Brackets,” by placing all four teams in the Final Four of the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament, capped by Monday night’s showdown between North Carolina and Michigan State…
Rocky Extends Credit Facility
Rocky Brands, Inc. has amended its credit facility with GMAC Commercial Finance LLC to extend the facility’s maturity through Apr. 30, 2012. The credit facility was originally scheduled to mature on Jan. 5, 2010. The amendment also reduces the commitment
River’s End Inks Deal With TaylorMade-adidas
River's End Trading Co., based in Minneapolis, reached an agreement with TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company to provide the Ashworth golf apparel brand to the ad specialty market. Ashworth was acquired by TaylorMade-adidas last November…
Quiksilver Europe Makes Management Changes
Quiksilver Europe, based in St Jean de Luz, France, named Pierre Boccon-Liaudet as chief financial officer and José Cledera as chief operations officer. They will be reporting directly to Pierre Agnes, president of Quiksilver Europe and on a functional le
