SGB Update Outdoor
FFA Gives $160K in Grants
It’s back-to-school time again and for thirty four schools in 19 states, receiving a total of $162,388, some traditional summer activities will continue this school year in physical educations programs across the country…
Helmstetter to Assume New Consultant Role at Callaway Golf
Richard C. Helmstetter will continue his longstanding relationship with Callaway Golf Company as a key consultant reporting directly to George Fellows, president and CEO. Mr. Helmstetter, a golf industry icon and legendary club designer, whose inventions
Fordham Inc. Acquires Gorga Athletic Wear
Fordham, Inc., a subsidiary of Redi-Direct Marketing, Inc., has acquired Gorga Athletic Wear, creating the largest manufacturer of specialty sports apparel in New Jersey. Fordham offers a complete line of customized sportswear and Gorga Athletic Wear, whi
Quiksilver Owns 95% of Rossignol; Expects Sept. Closing Date
Quiksilver now owns, directly or indirectly, over 95% of Rossignol, with over 96% of the voting rights, and has initiated the mandatory squeeze out to acquire the remaining shares. Quiksilver had launched a second tender offer period in July that settled
Big 5 Receives Extension From Nasdaq Panel
The Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the “Panel”) has granted Big 5 Sporting Goods' request to extend the deadline for the Company until August 31, 2005 to file its fiscal 2004 Form 10-K and an extension until September 30, 2005 to file its first
Under Armour to Enter the Public Market with Solid Positioning
It seems rather prophetic that just last week Sports Executive Weekly wrote that conventional wisdom held that a company that wanted to go public should have revenues north of $200 million and a consistent history of profitability. It appears that Under
DeFeet Golf Adds Four to Sales Force
On the heels of introducing DeFeet High Performance Golf Socks to the golf industry, DeFeet Golf, a division of Global Tour Golf, announced that it has added four executives to its sales force, including John Bambach to cover New Jersey; Dan Hosch to cove
the program* Hires New Reps For Several Territories
In an effort to continue to bring the service of their accounts to a new level, this week the program* introduced some new reps to some key territories in North America. Covering SoCal is Jeff Brusven, while Matt Jagemann will handle New England, Mike Fli
Golfworks Founder Inducted into Ohio Golf Hall of Fame
The GolfWorks' founder, Ralph Maltby, has been inducted into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame, joining other notables such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson and Tom Weiskopf. The Ohio Golf Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made a subst
Scarpa Finalizes Sales Force
Scarpa hired its sales force for the remaining territories for North America. The completion of the team marks another step forward as SCARPA North America works to establish itself as an independent company in the North American Market…
Johnson Outdoors Taps Stanwood
Johnson Outdoors selected Stanwood & Partners Public Relations as their new PR agency of record. Stanwood & Partners will assume all public relations duties for the Old Town, Ocean Kayak, Necky Kayaks, Extrasport and Carlisle paddlesports brands effective
15,000 Women Sign up for 2nd Annual Nike Women’s Marathon
Nike announced the 2nd annual Nike Women's Marathon is sold out with 15,000 women across the globe registered for the event in San Francisco. Last year's inaugural race sold out a few weeks before race day, attracted more than 9,000 participants
Black Diamond Hosts UAC Benefit
Black Diamond Equipment and the Uinta Brewing Company, are sponsoring the twelfth annual fund-raiser party to benefit the Utah Avalanche Center. Slated for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22nd at Black Diamond in Salt Lake City, the festivities will incl
Shoe Carnival’s Positive Comps Lead to 39% Earnings Growth
Shoe Carnival's net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 39% to $2.7 million compared with net income of $1.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Diluted earnings per share increased 33% to 20 cents per share from 15 cents
Brown Shoe Q2 Net Slides on Charges; Famous Footwear Comps Up 2.2%, but Profits Down
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported that consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2005 rose 20.2% to $551.5 million, compared to $458.7 million in last year's second quarter. Net earnings were $4.1 million, or 22 cents per diluted share for Q2,
