SGB Update Outdoor

Forzani to Take Hockey Specialty Concept Canada Wide

The Forzani Group Ltd. has decided to roll out nationally its hockey specialty banner concept, which the company said piloted “very successfully” under the Hockey Experts name in Quebec. The hockey specialty banner, which will eventually have stores coast

ASR Makes Sales Team Promotions

ASR promoted Malia Murray to Sales Manager and Dan Moylan to Senior Account Executive. In their new roles, Malia will be responsible for the direction of ASR sales and the show floorplan, while Dan will be working to grow key relationships and develop ne

Callaway Names VP Public Relations

Michele Szynal, formerly Director of Brand Communications for The Gillette Company and Proctor & Gamble, was named VP, Public Relations for Callaway Golf Company. In this role, Szynal will oversee the company's overall strategic communications and br

Head N.V. Q3 Profits Surge on Strong SnowSports Sales

Head N.V., for the three months ended September 30, 2006, net revenues were up 11.1% to €111.9 million ($142.4 mm)and operating profit, before restructuring costs, improved by €4.2 million ($5.3 mm) to a profit of €15.4 million ($19.6 mm). Net profit for

Holiday eSpending Report Sees Continued On-Line Retail Growth

Goldman, Sachs & Co., Nielsen//NetRatings and Harris Interactive will collaborate on their sixth annual Holiday eSpending Report, conducting weekly surveys throughout November and December 2006. The three firms believe that online retail will continue its

Broder Bros Q3 Sales and Net Loss Down

Broder Bros. reported that third quarter 2006 net sales were $249.2 million compared to $255.6 million for the third quarter 2005. Income from operations for the third quarter 2006 was $8.5 million compared to $7.8 million for the third quarter 2005. Thir

Australia’s Rebel Sport to be Acquired by Archer Capital

Rebel Sport Limited entered into an agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Archer Capital Pty Ltd for the negotiation of a scheme implementation agreement pursuant to which an entity nominated by Archer will acquire the shares of Rebel Sport for a pr

Brunswick Moves to Cut Costs

Brunswick Corporation is taking a series of actions to cut costs, better utilize overall capacity, and improve general operating efficiencies. In all, the company will release approximately 645 employees, close portions of two boat manufacturing facilitie

Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame to Host Ceremonies at SIA.07

The U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum will host their Induction Ceremony at the SIA.07 SnowSports Trade Show for the first time. Jonny Moseley, Julie Parisien and Trace Worthington will all be inducted into the Hall of Fame during a

Ashworth Lowers Guidance for Q4, Year

Ashworth, Inc. lowered its guidance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, expecting consolidated revenues for fiscal 2006 ato be approximately 2% to 3% below the previously anticipated result at the lower end of $210 to $220 million. In addition, the co

New Balance and High Gear Ink Licensing Deal for Fitness Monitors

New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. signed a licensing agreement with Highgear USA for the New Balance Sports Monitors category. Highgear is an outdoor and fitness instrument brand based in Asheville, NC. Highgear will handle the design, development, and deli