SGB Update Footwear
Sportcraft Snags Classic Sport…
Sportcraft, Ltd. has acquired Classic Sport Companies, Inc. in a merger of two privately-held sports games companies. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Since being founded in 1994, Denver, Colo.-based Classic Sport has expanded from its original infla
Skechers to Re-file Asics Suit…
Skechers USA, Inc. will be re-filing its lawsuit against Asics Corporation and Asics America Corp. for trade libel, unfair competition and tortious interference with prospective economic advantage and economic business relations. The suit will be re-filed
Oakley Starts Year with Strong Organic Growth…
Oakley, Inc. recorded double-digit sales growth in the first quarter, pairing that gain with a triple-digit earnings jump. In addition, the company closed on its acquisition of Australian retailer Bright Eyes, and saw its renewed focus on optics fuel sal
Orange 21 Doubles Q4 Loss; Sales Climb 28%…
Orange 21 Inc. net sales for the fourth quarter of 2006 increased 28% to $11.4 million compared to $8.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. $1.7 million of the sales came from the company’s newly acquired manufacturing facility, LEM. Without the acquis
SmartWool Inks Deal with CenterStone
SmartWool has selected CenterStone Technologies, Inc.’s iVendix software application. iVendix will provide SmartWool with a business-to-business (B2B) online ordering system for more than 4,000 of their retail dealers and sales reps in North America. When
Gander Mountain Launches Clean Energy Promotion
Gander Mountain is launching a program to help its customers and employees explore and adopt clean renewable energy. Gander Mountain is already offsetting 100% of the electricity used in all its Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Kansas and Colorado stores as
McDavid to Supply Protective Apparel to Texas All-Stars
McDavid was named the official provider of Protective Apparel for the Texas High School Coaches Association, a governing body for all high school athletics. As Title Sponsor, McDavid will provide the Texas High School Football and Basketball All-Stars wit
Mountainfilm and Skram Media Ink Partnership
Mountainfilm in Telluride and Skram Media, owners of UCTV, today announced a strategic partnership that will combine Mountainfilm's quality programming with UCTV’s vast online audience to enhance the entertainment experience on UCTV while engaging vi
Rock Creek Outfitters Gives $1500 to the Cumberland Trail Conference
Rock Creek Outfitters's Rock Creek River Gorge Trail Race raised $1500 for the nonprofit Cumberland Trail Conference (CTC). According to CTC Executive Director Paul Freeman, Rock Creek's donation will go to the CTC's Spring Build, support
Callaway Golf Sees Strong Q1 on Higher Driver, Iron and Accessory Sales
Callaway Golf Company, based on current information, estimates net sales for the first quarter will be $330 million to $335 million, an estimated increase of approximately 10%. The company expects a corresponding increase of approximately 42% in earnings
New Balance Taps CPG Market for New CEO
New Balance Athletic Shoe Co. has named Robert T. DeMartini as the global athletic company’s chief executive officer, replacing Jim Davis, who remains as chairman of the company. DeMartini has more than twenty-two years of experience in the consumer produ
Nike Receives Most Brand Exposure at Masters
Nike received the most brand exposure during the final round broadcast coverage on CBS held on April 8, according to Brand Exposure Analysis, a digital monitoring and valuation service conducted by Chicago-based Relay Worldwide. The firm said Nike earned
JJB Sports Sees 2006 Net Profit Grow 29%
JJB Sports PLC has reported a better-than-expected jump in operating earnings in the year ended January 28, growing 28.8% to £45.9 million ($83.1 mm) from £35.6 million ($65.4 mm)…
Escalade Mourns CEO; Sports Sees Decent Q1…
Escalade, Inc. had an eventful week filled with both good news and bad…
Lotto Signs Licensee for Brazil…
Lotto Sport Italia signed a licensing agreement with Brazilian company Filon Confecções Ltda giving Filon rights to manufacture and market Lotto branded products throughout Brazil until December 31, 2009, not including a renewal option for a further 3 yea