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Recall: Brass Eagle Blade Turbo…
The CPSC and Brass Eagle announced a voluntary recall of roughly 243,000 “Blade Turbo” paintball markers and the “Paintball Breakout Players Kit.” The carbon dioxide cartridges can be forcibly ejected out of the back of the paintball marker and break th
SnowSports Retailers Continue with Record Year through December…
Both Chain and Specialty ski and snowboard retailers are having one of the best seasons in years, thanks to intermittently strong snow throughout the country and some pent-up consumer demand. With the Olympics fueling this even more, it seems to be the co
Jox Sox Creates Road Rep Force
Jox Sox, Inc. formed a road rep sales force to augment their award winning in-house sales department, naming Roger Gibertson – N.D. and S.D.; Acker Sports Sales – Wis. and Ill.; A.W. Sports, Inc – Miss., La., Ar., Ok. and Tx.; The Rupp., Co.-Fla.; Ken Met
Sea Otter Supports Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Sea Otter Classic joined forces with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, to give cyclists and spectators an opportunity to raise money through a fundraising program called 'Make Cures Happen.' Money will be raised in honor of Joshua Alfaro, an
Johnson Outdoors Wins Boat Innovation Award
Johnson Outdoors Inc. received top innovation honors at the Miami International Boat Show. The award recognized the new Escape Electric Fun Boat, and was one of only six companies honored. The Innovation Awards program, organized by the National Marine Ma
Nautilus Realigns into Three Business Units; Names Unit Chiefs
Nautilus, Inc. has realigned its leadership structure, a move that includes the formation of three business units. NLS named Tim Hawkins president of the Fitness Equipment Business and Darryl Thomas as president of the International Equipment Business.
Russell Q4 Income Climbs on Tax Benefit and 6% Sales Increase
Russell Corporation fiscal 2005 fourth quarter sales were $354.6 million, an increase of 6.2% over the $334.0 million reported in the same period a year ago. The Company reported earnings of $11.8 million, or 36 cents per diluted share, versus 31 cents pe
Redmond Sports Hires Julie Hollar
Redmond Sports, L.L.C. has added Ms. Julie Hollar to the manufacturer's rep agency, serving the needs of cycling, running, and outdoor retailers in NC, SC, GA, AL, TN, and MS. Hollar brings to the group eight years of experience as an independent re
Thesenga returns to Climbing as Editor in Chief
Climbing Magazine announced the return of Jonathan Thesenga as Editor In Chief. After a three-year hiatus, Thesenga returns to the helm of Climbing, injecting the magazine with the same high dose of unbridled enthusiasm and unrefined humor he has been del
Skechers Ups Q4 Guidance…
Skechers USA expects to exceed a billion dollars in sales in 2005 on stronger-than-expected fourth quarter sales. SKX has raised its guidance for the quarter and the year ended December 31, now estimating diluted earnings per share to be in the range of
Under Armour Sees More Balance Across Genders; Outlook Disappoints Street…
Under Armour, Inc. Founder, President, and CEO Kevin Plank sounded like an old pro in his inaugural quarterly conference call with investors and analysts last week, but the company’s outlook for 2006 may have been the catalyst that saw investors pull back
K-Swiss Gets Europe Help to Offset the Classic Downturn in Domestic Market…
K-Swiss Inc. saw its reliance on its classics positioning take a bite out of its U.S. business in the fourth quarter, but the top-line came in slightly above the company’s guidance thanks to continued strength in the international business and better-than
Oakley Unveils Brand Strategy; Picks Up Oliver Peoples…
After Oakley saw its Q4 sales gain fail to translate to the bottom line, management unveiled several initiatives that it hopes will help achieve sustainable revenue growth, improved long-term earnings growth, and return on investment. In addition, the com
Collective Licensing Int’l Extends Brand Management Platform with LBL Deal…
Collective Licensing International, LLC, owner of the Airwalk and genetic brands, has acquired Toronto, Ontario-based Lifestyle Brands Ltd., owner of the Vision and Vision Street Wear, Vision Skateboards, Vision Snowboards, Premise, Lamar and LTD, Dukes,
ispo Winter 2006 Draws a Crowd
ispo winter 06 took place on 160,000 sq. m. at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from January 29 to February 1, 2006. A total of 1,806 exhibitors, compared to 1,600 last year, from 49 countries, compared to 44 last year, attended the fair. 81% of the atten
