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Royal Robbins Hires Rep Group Kiwi Outdoor
Royal Robbins has hired Kiwi Outdoor Representation to cover its northwest territory which includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana…
Study: Student Fitness Linked to Academic
Based on annual physical fitness assessments of more than 2.4 million students in the public schools, a study released by the Texas Education Agency found that Texas students who are physically fit are more likely to do well on achievement tests and less
Hibbett Sports Sees Stronger Q1 on Improved Systems, Solid Footwear Business
Hibbett Sports Inc. posted a 3.6% increase in sales to $147.9 million in the fourth quarter, while comps decreased 2.8%. Earnings were flat at $7.6 million, or 26 cents a share, against $7.6 million, or 25 cents a share in the year-ago period. The small-
Aldila Posts 2008 Net Loss
To conclude what management called “one of the weakest years in equipment sales on record,” Aldila, Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter fell 34.7% to $11.5 million from $17.7 million in the year-ago period…
RECALL:Tippmann Markers
Tippmann Sports, in cooperation with the U.S. CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of about 13,000 A-5 Paintball Markers. Tippmann Sports has received three reports of the end cap assembly breaking, ejecting and hitting the operator. One minor injury has be
Paddlesports Enthusiasts Flock to Early Expos
Across the U.S. snow belt, lakes may still be frozen and average temperatures are still near freezing, but paddling enthusiasts who have had enough of winter are again anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring.
On March 6-8, the 1st Annual Northeast Paddle
Calvin Klein Signs Global License for Golf Apparel
Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., has entered into a strategic licensing agreement with Premium Golf Brands (PGB), Europe’s largest supplier of golf apparel, to manufacture and distribute men’s and women’s golf ap
DSW and Zappos Settle Lawsuit
DSW Inc. and Zappos have settled a lawsuit over affiliated online marketing that included the DSW name, the companies said in a statement. As reported, DSW Inc. filed a lawsuit in May 2008 charging Zappos.com Inc. with misuse of DSW service marks. The sui
VW Signs Multi-year Major League Soccer Deal
VW Volkswagen of America entered into a multi-year deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) and its marketing arm, Soccer United Marketing. Tim Ellis, VP of marketing, Volkswagen of America, Inc., noted in a release that the relationship builds a relationship
Columbia/Easton Earn MC Sports Vendor Awards
MC Sports recognized Columbia Sportswear and Easton Sports as the softlines and hardlines vendors of the year for 2008, respectively. Mike Prock from Asics won the softlines rep of the year while Scott Cusack with HMT Marketing earned the nod hardlines re
RECALL: 2009 Electra Bicycles with Front Trays
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Electra Bicycle Company LLC of Vista, CA, has issued a voluntary recall of 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless othe
$26 Million in Wetland Grants Awarded
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said the the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission has approved more than $26 million in grants to protect and restore more than 200,000 acres of wetland areas and wildlife habitat in the United States and Mexico…
Hanesbrands Amends Credit Agreement
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, amended its first-lien credit agreement and is aiming to reduce its long-term debt in 2009 by at least $300 million. The amendment applies to the company's $990 million of term loans, as well as its revolving
Luxottica Q4 Sales Rise 4%, Earnings Drop 44%
Luxottica Group S.p.A., the parent of Oakley and Sunglass Hut, reported forth quarter sales rose 4% to €1.24 billion ($1.58 bn) from €1.19 million ($1.51 bn). At constant exchange rates, sales were unchanged at current exchange rates. Assuming the inclusi
Pacific Sunwear Sales Slide 8.5% in Fourth Quarter
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.'s decreased 8.5% in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, to $351.7 million from $384.3 million a year ago as comps slumped 10%. The company recorded a loss from continuing operations of $27.6 million, or 42 cents a sh
