SGB Update Outdoor
RECALL: Kite Tubes
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, Sportsstuff, Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 Wego Kite Tubes. CPSC staff is aware of 39 injury incidents with 29 of those resulting in medical treatment. Those
Fischer Shuffles U.S. Management Deck
Fischer US President David Auer, has announced several key promotions within the Fischer staff. Keith Apple has been appointed to the new position of V.P. Alpine Division. Matt Berkowitz will be Director Alpine Marketing. Peter Ashley assumes the newly c
Execute Sports Triples On-line Sales Volume
Execute Sports, Inc.'s online sales volume has more than tripled since its March launch through leading retailers including Dick's Sporting Goods, The Sports Authority, Sport Chalet, Sports R Us, GI Joe's, Modell's, Fog Dog, MVP, MC Sp
Veltec to Distribute ALINE to Cycling Market
Veltec Sports has entered into an agreement with ALINE Systems, Inc of Marblehead, MA to distribute ALINE’s cycling foot alignment system to its retailers…
Millea Leaves Post with Amer Sports
Steve Millea has decided to leave Amer Sports Group to return to the U.S. Millea was the former President of Wilson Golf and Racquet Sports and most recently served as Vice President, Sourcing, Asia Pacific since December 2005. Millea has been with Wilson
Wolverine Sees 10.5% Sales Increase; Ups Guidance
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. second quarter 2006 revenue totaled $238.5 million, a 10.5% increase over second quarter 2005 revenue of $215.7 million. Earnings per share for the second quarter of 2006 were 25 cents compared to 22 cents reported for the secon
Athlete’s Foot’s Sees Strong Australian Performance
In a letter to investors, Julia King, executive chairman of Australian company Retail Cube, noted that 2005/6 had been a disappointing year, but that the company's The Athlete's Foot division had delivered a “stellar performance” with year on ye
Dickson Concepts Subsidiary to Acquire Tommy Hilfiger Asia
Castlereagh, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dickson Concepts, is proposing to acquire Tommy Hilfiger Asia Pacific Limited (THAP). The consideration payable by Castlereagh for the THAP Acquisition is HK$396 million, which was determined after arm’s length ne
Fortune Brands Golf Revenues Generated Primarily in U.S.
Fortune Brands golf division netted $1.3 billion in sales in 2005, with 70% of that originating in the U.S. market. Sales of Titleist and Pinnacle golf balls accounted for roughly 40% of sales while sales of clubs accounted for 30%. Shoes, outerwear and a
Chaco Hires Scranton as Marketing Director
Chaco, Inc. hired Brian Scranton as Director of Marketing. Mr. Scranton was formerly the Director of Marketing for Scotty Bob Skis and brings over 10 years of brand-building experience to the Chaco team.
Klinger and McKavic Join Interbike Team
Andria Klinger and Brian McKavic have joined the Interbike team as sales manager and account executive, respectively. Both were previously with AdvanStar’s power sports group, producers of the Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo. Klinger and
Warnaco Elects Reardon to Board of Directors
The Warnaco Group, Inc. elected Nancy A. Reardon to its Board of Directors, making her the eighth independent director on a board of nine…
Puma Investment in Italy Team Pays Off Big Time
PUMA certainly got its money's worth in this year's World Cup. For the first time in the company history, a PUMA sponsored national team has won World Cup Final: The SQUADRA AZZURRI from Italy. The contract between PUMA and the Italian Football
Former Phoenix CEO Joins Imperial Headwear
Richard (Rick) White has joined Imperial Headwear, Inc. as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. White was most recently Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Footwear Group Inc. Prior to Phoenix, Mr. White held leadership positions at Major League Baseball,
SIA Honors Reps with New Award
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is proud to announce the introduction of the first-ever SIA SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award. This award will recognize those sales reps in the snow sports industry that have successfully fostered relationship
