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Warrior Hockey Promotes Wensley to Marketing Director

Neil Wensley has been promoted to Director of Marketing for Warrior Hockey. In this role, Wensley will oversee all product development, marketing and brand management for Warrior’s hockey division. Wensley has more than 12 years of experience in the hoc

Asics Appointed Footwear Supplier for England Hockey

England Hockey has appointed ASICS as the Official Footwear Supplier to England Hockey’s National Teams. The agreement has been signed by Barry Snellgrove, England Hockey Marketing & Communications Director and Ryoji Sekito, Managing Director of ASICS UK.

TSA Beats Q4 Guidance on 2.4% Comp-Sales Increase

The Sports Authority, Inc. net income for the fourth quarter was $29.8 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, compared with $25.3 million, or $0.96 per diluted share in the prior year's fourth quarter. This also beat previous EPS guidance of $1.07. Com

SKECHERS Inks Footwear Licensing Deal with Zoo York

SKECHERS signed a licensing agreement to design, develop and market men's footwear worldwide for the premier action sport lifestyle brand Zoo York. The agreement is the latest milestone in the successful growth of Zoo York, which, under parent compan

Sportsman’s Guide Sees Q4 Sales Increase 10%

The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. reported record results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. After adjusting out the additional week in the fourth quarter of 2004, the consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of 2005 incre

Lafuma Acquires EU Surf Footwear Brand, Bishoes

The Lafuma Group has acquired 100% of BISHOES, a company specialized in the high growth segment of upmarket flip-flops. The company posted sales of EUR 1.2m ($1.4 mm)in 2005. A surfing specialist created the brand in 1995. The company’s growth was intenti

Teva Inks Deal with 3point5 and Franklin Resource Group

In 2006, Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, will join forces with 3point5 and Franklin Resource Group to strengthen their commitment at the retail level. 3point5 is an on-line community of retail sales individuals, retailers, and manufacture

Junkfood Leaves Bad Taste at PacSun in Q4…

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. posted a strong sales gain for the fourth quarter, but saw weakness in girl’s offset what could have been decent gains at the PacSun concept. Much of this weakness was attributed to Junkfood T’s and fashion denim, alon

K2 Inc. Moves Adio DC to Reno…

In a move to further streamline and improve its warehousing and shipping operations, Earth Products will relocate Adio Footwear's warehousing and shipping operations from company headquarters in Carlsbad to a larger company facility in Reno, Nev. The

Aldila Q4 Sales Rise on Growing Brand Name…

Aldila, Inc. reported net sales increased 45.2% to $18.0 million for the fourth quarter compared to $12.4 million in the same quarter of 2004. The company reported net income of $2.7 million, or 48 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2005 a

Vaude Acquires Edelrid…

Vaude has acquired Edelmann + Ridder GmbH & Co. KG, parent company to the Edelrid brand of climbing ropes and accessories. The two companies should be able to realize synergies relatively quickly due to their close proximity and Vaude’s existing experienc

Lotto Names Licensee for Indonesia

Lotto Sport Italia has appointed PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP) as its exclusive licensee for Indonesia until the end of 2010. Lotto Sport Italia aims to launch the brand in Indonesia and to establish itself as a “leading sports brand,” particularly surrou

TimBuk2 Hires Gargantua Designs for Marketing

Timbuk2 has awarded its branding and marketing account to Gargantua Design, the design and branding unit of Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners. Gargantua will create a total branding identify for the company’s growing product line including the creation of m

Paddlesport 2006 Returns in March

Paddlesport 2006, a kayak, canoe and outdoor consumer expo presented by The Jersey Paddler will be held March 24, 25 & 26, 2006 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. Over 100 exhibitors will gather together under the same roof to present new

REI Hires New VP, General Counsel

Recreational Equipment, Inc. hired Catherine Walker to the
position of vice president, general counsel and corporate
secretary. As vice president, general counsel, Walker will oversee the company's legal issues, provide legal guidance and counsel t