SGB Update Outdoor
CenterStone Enters Golf Market with Indra Acquisition
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an internationally recognized developer of Web-based sales order management software for vendors that sell consumer brands through specialty retail channels, today announced the purchase of the assets of former competitor,
New Era Promotes Company Vet to VP Global Operations
New Era Cap Co. has promoted Jim Patterson to the position of Vice President of Global Operations. Mr. Patterson reports to New Era's President, Peter Augustine. As Vice President of Global Operations, Mr. Patterson will provide strategic guidance t
Paul Harrington Appointed President of Reebok Brand
Reebok International has named Paul Harrington as President and CEO of the Reebok brand, effective immediately. Harrington, 44, reports directly to Paul Fireman, Chairman and CEO of Reebok International Ltd. Fireman had been serving as acting president of
Lawsuit Filed Against Oakley in Razrwire Dispute…
USAmerican LLC of Beverly Hills has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Oakley, Inc. and Motorola, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleging that the “Razrwire” sunglasses and headset combination infringes U.S
Rocky Sees Military Boot Deal Terminated; Cuts Guidance
Last week, Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. was notified that an order to fulfill a contract for combat boots for the U.S. military has been terminated. Shipment of the boots affected by this termination began in Q4 with an estimated completion date of December
Coleman Taps Ex-Rossignol CEO for EMEA President…
Bruno Cercley has been named President of Coleman in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In his new position based in Lyon, France, Mr. Cercley will have overall responsibility for Coleman’s operations in these regions. Mr. Cercley joins Coleman from his
SGMA to Shutter Super Show; Two Seasonal Shows Will Replace Former Mega-Show…
When Tom Cove took the reins of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association early last year he knew that job number one was developing a solution for the waning attendance of the Super Show. The Super Show, which is owned by SGMA and managed by Communic
Record Golf Counterfeits Seizures in China…
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group – comprised of Acushnet Company, Callaway Golf, Cleveland Golf, Nike, PING, and TaylorMade-adidas Golf – heralded a record seizure of thousands of counterfeit golf products as a result of multi
NGF: November Rounds Played Up 13.1%…
The National Golf Federation reported that same-store rounds played in the U.S. were up 13.1% in November 2005 versus last year. The estimate is based on data from operators at 1,791 golf facilities. The large monthly gain was enough to bring the year-to-
NBAStore.com Has Record December
NBAStore.com had a record-setting December generating sales that increased 26.8% over last year. Sales conversion also increased 35% over last year. Fifteen out of the 25 best-selling days in the history of the site occurred in December 2005. Since the st
Backcountry Base Camp Shows Promise…
The Third Annual Backcountry Base Camp promises to be the best yet, with new exhibitors, more attendees, a streamlined registration process, and easier transportation than in years past. Many of the same events that were well-received will continue this y
Men’s Leads Strong Zumiez December Sales Gains…
Zumiez Inc. saw December sales increase 43.5% to $44.5 million, compared to $31.0 million for the same month last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 20.9% for the month on top of a 16.2% jump in the year ago period. According to a r
GoLite’s Kim Coupounas Wins OIWC Pioneering Award…
Kim Coupounas, co-founder and CEO of GoLite, was given the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition 2006 Pioneering Woman Award. Coupounas received a check for $1,000 to be donated to the organization of her choice. She selected The Women’s Wilderness Institu
IMBA Works with NPS to Expand MTB Presence…
The International Mountain Bicycling Association and the National Park Service will undertake 12 partnership projects for 2006. These new projects stem from a collaborative agreement between the two organizations signed in May which facilitates on-the-gro
Skechers Will Hit Top End of Guidance; ’05 Sales to Exceed $1 Billion
Skechers USA, Inc. expects fourth-quarter 2005 sales to be at the top end of its $210-$220 million guidance. The Company now expects year-end 2005 revenues to exceed one billion dollars…
