SGB Update Outdoor
No Worries Over Profit Decline, Globe’s Been Investing…
Globe International saw sales for the fiscal year increase 10% over last year, but income dropped nearly 95%. This decrease, however, was not unexpected as Globe management pointed to an increased ad spend with eyes focused on the long term and not on qu
China Embargoes Shake up Industry…
Trade negotiations between the U.S. and China over the past three months have never been more important to the Outdoor and Snow Sports industries. In late June, the Department of Commerce placed quotas on apparel imports from China. Those quotas, which w
GoLite Makes Two Internal Promotions
GoLite announced the promotion of two long-time employees, tapping Kevin Volz to spearhead GoLite’s international and domestic sales efforts and Jessica Jaret to lead GoLite’s public relations efforts. Both Volz and Jaret are valued long-time GoLite emplo
Spalding Promotes Shaw to VP and GM of AAI
Mark Shaw has been promoted to vice president and general manager of American Athletic, Inc. effectively immediately. He is replacing Jeff Bramble who has left the company. Shaw will remain based at AAI’s headquarters in Jefferson, Iowa and will report
Wilson Lauches Women’s Specific Racquet Line
Wilson Racquet Sports is launching the first-ever comprehensive line of high performance rackets engineered and designed specifically for women. The W line combines Wilson’s industry-leading nCode technology with a new racket construction and distinct cos
OR Summer Market: Innovation Continues to Drive the Climbing Market…
Each year, climbing gear manufacturers shave grams and ounces off of their designs, but rarely is there a true innovation that changes the way people think about gear. Last year at Summer Market, many companies introduced extendable range cams, making it
OR’s Open Air Demo Draws a Crowd…
The reaction from vendors and retailers alike was unanimous. Moving the Open Air Demo to Willard Bay changed the event from a good day on the water — if you can ignore the mud — into an event that buyers and vendors cannot – and should not — miss. The
New USFS Recreation Estimates Lack Credibility…
In a recent Government report titled GDP Effects of Forest Service Resource Use Activities, the USFS stated that recreation on National Forest lands only contributed $11 billion to the GDP in 2002, compared to a 1997 estimate of $111 billion. While
Unifi to Close NC Nylon Plant
Unifi is taking a number of actions to improve the efficiency of its Nylon business unit, located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. The Company will close Plant one in Mayodan, North Carolina and move its operations and offices to Plant three in nearb
Advanstar Acquires POOL Trade Show
Advanstar Communications has acquired POOL, a boutique lifestyle trade show showcasing fashion-forward designers, accessories and music that targets the directional boutique market. Launched in 2001 with 205 exhibitors, POOL quickly found success and has
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
