SGB Update Outdoor
Saucony Forms Advanced Product Group; Promotes Two
Saucony, Inc., a subsidiary of The Stride Rite Corporation, has launched a new Advanced Product and Processes Group and has promoted Tom Carleo to senior vice president of product and Merrick Jones to the newly created position of vice president of advanc
adidas and NBA Ink 11-Year Merchandising Partnership
The adidas Group and the National Basketball Association have signed an 11-year strategic global merchandising partnership that will make the adidas brand the official uniform and apparel provider for the NBA, the Women’s National Basketball Association (
Teva Launches New ‘Running Club’ Marketing Campaign
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation is focusing on the trail running category with a new trail specific running club and multi-channel marketing campaign.
The Teva Mountain Running Club is designed to create a community of trail runners seekin
Summus Works Acquires Another U.S. SnowSports Distributor
Summus Works, Inc., formerly known as Prime Rate Investors, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the U.S. distributor of Lisker clothing. Lisker is based in Grenoble, France, where it manufactures technical ski and snowboard wear and accessories. Lisk
DSW Comps Jump 11.3% During Fourth Quarter
DSW Inc. posted net sales of $238.8 million for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2006, up 3.1% from sales of $231.7 million during the year-ago period. Net income was $10.0 million for the quarter, a 13.6% increase from $8.8 million last year. Compa
Stride Rite Adds Larsen to Board
The Stride Rite Corporation elected Edward L. Larsen to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bruce Van Saun on April 6, 2006. Mr. Larsen currently serves as the senior vice president, finance, CFO and treasurer of Talbo
NGF: Rounds Played Up For Month and YTD…
According to the National Golf Foundation, same-store rounds played in the U.S. increased 3.6% for the month of February over the same month last year. The results reflect data taken from operators at 1,899 golf facilities. The February result brings the
Sport Division Slows for Exel
Exel Sports finished 2005 with a slower fourth quarter than anticipated, while investments in emerging Nordic Walking markets are still waiting on a return. Total company net sales for the fourth quarter increased 10.6% to €21.9 million ($26.1 mm). The sp
Bratton Joins SportsOneSource Team…
The SportsOneSource Group has expanded its senior
management team with the addition of Bill Bratton as
vice president of business development and will oversee
all product and advertising sales, business development,
and strategic partnership opportunities
Softgoods Sector Leads the Way in Fourth Quarter…
While acquisitions still played a role in outdoor industry vendors’ fourth quarter results, the deal market has clearly slowed down compared to its frenetic pace last year. Even though there were not as many deals closed
during 2005, the size of many of t
Gullam Takes Over Western Sales for Yakima
Yakima appointed 20-year company veteran Elizabeth Gullam as sales director for Yakima’s western region. Gullam, a seasoned sales manager, will be responsible for Yakima’s western region, which includes the Pacific Northwest, Northern and Southern Califo
Bratton Joins SportsOneSource Team…
The SportsOneSource Group has expanded its senior
management team with the addition of Bill Bratton as
vice president of business development and will oversee
all product and advertising sales, business development,
and strategic partnership opportunities
NRF: Nation’s Ports Operating Smoothly
The nation’s major retail container ports are operating smoothly this month as volume levels build back up after the winter slow season, according to the April Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Global Insight…
PricewaterhouseCoopers: Sustainable Development will Continue Growth
Sustainable development will steadily advance over the next 10 years, with six major trends influencing industry world-wide, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers' report, “Corporate Responsibility: Strategy, Management and Value.” The challenge
McGeough Appointed VP of Footwear at TNF
The North Face appointed Barry McGeough Vice President of Footwear. McGeough will focus on building internal design and development infrastructure to drive The North Face footwear innovation and unique product aesthetics. He will be managing The North Fac
