SGB Update Outdoor
NRF: Expect a Big BTS Season This Year…
According to the National Retail Federation’s 2006 Back-to-School Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, families with school-aged children will be spending more on back-to-school shopping this year than last, with the average f
Play-It-Again Parent Improves Q2 Bottom Line…
Winmark Corporation posted net income for the second quarter of $650,400, or 11 cents per share diluted, compared to net income of $542,600, or 8 cents per share diluted, in 2005. Net revenues from merchandise sales were down 53.9% to $790,000 from $1.7 m
Report: adidas Wins Out in World Cup Finals Marketing…
Nielsen Sports reports that adidas had the most overall brand exposure during the 2006 World Cup final between Italy and France, garnering over 1.2 billion impressions among adults 25 to 54. Nearly 30% of the exposures to the brand were generated from its
RECALL: Lotus Designs Mildwater PFD
Lotus Designs, Inc. is recalling its Mildwater PFD. This style is also sold as the Fishing PFD and Patagonia Fishing Vest. The recall is issued due to the possibility that Mildwater PFDs may not comply with the 15.5 pounds of buoyancy as outlined in Under
RECALL: Dive Computers
Suunto Oy and the CPSC are recalling about 3,900 Suunto D9 and D6 Model Wristop Dive Computers. These dive computers could incorrectly track dive time, which could cause incorrect calculation of decompression requirements. This could lead to decompression
Eagle Nice Posts 15% FY Revenue Gain; Income Slips…
For the full fiscal year, revenue for the Eagle Nice group increased from HK$451.4 million ($57.9 mm) to approximately HK$519.3 million ($66.9 mm), an increase of approximately 15%. The gross profit margin of the group was approximately 24% for the year,
FINL Elects Class II Directors
The shareholders of The Finish Line, Inc. elected three Class II directors, Larry J. Sablosky, Bill Kirkendall and William P. Carmichael, to serve on the Board of Directors until the 2009 Annual Meeting. The shareholders also approved the selection of Ern
OIWC Honors Founding Members at 10th Anniversary Celebration
To commemorate its 10th year anniversary, the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) will be hosting a recognition luncheon, designed to honor and recognize those women who were responsible for the conceptualization, creation and development of OIWC
Asics Ramps-Up Ad Campaign
ASICS America has experienced record growth over the past few years. To fuel their momentum, ASICS launched its most ambitious brand effort with their largest media spend in company history earlier this year…
Cascade Designs Appoints New Europe VP
Cascade Designs Inc. appointed James Cotter as Vice-President of European Operations for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cascade Designs, Ltd., located in Cork, Ireland. Cotter will oversee the manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sales subsidiary and
Hi-Tec Inks New China License
Hi-Tec Sports PLC signed a new Licensing agreement with Fujian Taiya Shoes Material Co. Ltd to cover China. The agreement is a 30 year arrangement, covering Hi-Tec’s Outdoor, Athletic and Court categories. Taiya Shoes will in addition develop an apparel r
Mizuno Extends Deal with Luke Donald
Luke Donald has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Mizuno Corporation to continue serving as a Mizuno Brand Ambassador around the world. Donald will continue to carry a Mizuno Staff Bag along with Mizuno headcovers and umbrella, and wear his
Jay McGregor to Lead Coleman’s Sales Team
Jay E. McGregor has joined The Coleman Company as Vice President, Sales, the Americas and Canada. In his new position, McGregor will direct the sales and distribution of new and existing Coleman products at the mass channel, and will lead Coleman’s specia
Execute Sports Launches Marketing Services Firm
Execute Sports, Inc. has established “The Council” (dba), to develop strategic marketing, research and business development related services for both action sports companies as well as companies intending to brand their products and services to the Gen X
John David Group Sees World Cup Strength
At the AGM of The John David Group Plc, reported that results for the 24 weeks ended July 15, 2006 have improved in both groups. The non-Allsports Sports stores are now up by 4.0%, having benefited to some extent from the World Cup. The Fashion locations
