SGB Update Outdoor
Ashworth Signs On for Second Term as U.S. Open Lead Apparel Vendor
Ashworth, Inc. announced that it has signed a long-term contract with the United States Golf Association to serve as lead apparel vendor for the U.S. Open for the 2006 through 2009 seasons. This partnership represents an unprecedented second term agreemen
Report: Online Shoppers Spent $18.6 Billion in First Six Weeks of Holiday Season
The Goldman Sachs & Co., Nielsen//NetRatings and Harris Interactive's Holiday eSpending Report released Monday reveals that online shoppers spent $18.6 billion, excluding travel, during the first six weeks of the 2005 holiday season. This year's
Bite Footwear Hires Hasson as Key Acct. Rep.
Bite Footwear hired Julie Hasson as the Key Accounts Representative for the West Coast. In her new role, Hasson will oversee key accounts in the West Coast territory as well as help Bite Footwear merchandise its specially designed footwear for women. Hass
Majestic Athletic Signs Deal with World Baseball Classic
Majestic Athletic inked a partnership to manufacture on-field uniforms, outerwear, authentic t-shirts and fleece for 11 of the 16 teams participating in the inaugural World Baseball Classic. These fully outfitted teams include Australia, Canada, Dominican
Golf Galaxy Exceeds Guidance on 57% Sales Increase
Golf Galaxy, Inc. fiscal third quarter net sales increased 56.7% to $31.8 million, compared with $20.3 million for the same period of the prior year. Comparable store sales increased 6.7% for the fiscal third quarter, compared with an increase of 9.9% for
OutDoor Launches New Asia Trade Show
One month after the OutDoor 2006 European retail trade fair in Friedrichshafen, the first ASIA OUTDOOR will be held in the Chinese city of Nanjing that has a population of seven million. The organisers are promising a further boost for the industry that i
Billabong Opens Chamonix Store
Billabong has officially opened a new partner store in Chamonix, the mountain resort in the French Alps, on the December 3 2005. Billabong’s partnership with one of the largest, most established retailers, Jean-François Coquoz in the region marks the fulf
REI to Build New DC in Bedford Pa.
In an effort to support its future retail growth with an expanded presence in the eastern U.S., REI announced plans for a second distribution center to be located in Bedford, Pa. In connection with the new distribution Center, Pennsylvania Governor Edward
Zigmont Appointed Managing Director of Pedro’s
Pedro’s appointed Christopher Zigmont as Managing Director. Mr. Zigmont will oversee all sales, marketing and product development activities for the brand from the Pedro’s global headquarters in Wilmington, MA. Previously Mr. Zigmont held the position of
EMU Australia Appoints Nat’l Sales Manager and Director of Design
EMU Australia announced the appointment of Jerry Breig as the company’s new national sales and marketing manager and Dawn Caylor as director of design. Jerry spent nine of the last ten years leading sales efforts — first domestically and then internation
Scarpa Recalls T2X
Scarpa has recalled about 2,300 pairs of their T2X Telemark Ski Boots. The plastic boot cuff can crack when flexed open in an unbuckled, non-skiing position causing discomfort on the ankle or shin, making the problem evident prior to skiing and thus unsui
Callaway Inks Sponsorship Deal with Pressel
Callaway Golf Company inked a multi-year contract with Morgan Pressel to play and endorse Callaway Golf equipment. The reigning women's U.S. Amateur Champion, Pressel will play a full slate of 2006 LPGA Tour events beginning in February. She will end
Nike, Inc. Beats Fiscal Q2 EPS Estimates; International Futures Weaken
NIKE, Inc. reported revenues increased 10% to $3.5 billion for the second quarter November 30, compared to $3.1 billion for the same period last year. Net income grew 15% to $301.1 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to $261.9 million, or 97 ce
Schutt Sports Appoints Niland VP Sales; Adds New CFO
Schutt Sports has appointed Gary Niland, President of Gary Niland and Associates, as VP of Sales for Schutt Sports. Gary Niland and Associates will continue to operate as a sales representative organization and will be a part of
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Amer Reorganizes Salomon; Cuts 400 Jobs and Moves Production
Salomon, the newly-acquired winter and outdoor sports division of Amer Sports, has launched a three-year turn-around program designed to “ensure its future competitiveness.” The program includes a reorganization of Salomon operations and the elimination
