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Second Quarter Sales Up 10%, Top $2 Billion at Fortune Brands

Fortune Brands reported their first quarter over $2 billion in sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. For the second quarter, net income was $200.3 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, up 20% over $1.11 in the year-ago quarter. Diluted EPS befo

Gander Mountain EVP Resigns

Al Dittrich, executive vice president, merchandising of Gander Mountain Company, announced his resignation from the company. Mr. Dittrich had served with the company since 1998…

Element 21 Golf Names VP of Sales

Element 21 Golf Company announced the addition of Mr. Jack Curry, as vice president of sales. Jack is a thirty-year veteran with a successful management history of upwards of $50 million in annual sales, and profound expertise in the Golf and Sporting Goo

NRF: China Currency Shift Is a ‘Positive Step’

The National Retail Federation expressed hope that China's decision to revalue its currency will help ease anti-China sentiment in Congress after the Chinese government announced that it would end the decade-old policy of tying the yuan to the U.S. d

Callaway Posts Flat Pro Forma Net on 8% Sales Gain

Callaway Golf Company reported that second quarter consolidated net sales increased 8.4% to $323.1 million from $297.9 million in the year-ago period. Net income increased 34.3% to $18.4 million, or 27 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $

Coalision To Launch Lolë at OR

Coalision inc., manufacturers of Orage and Siver Cartel, announced the launch of their womens-specific brand called Lolë in the United States. Lolë will enter the US market with its spring/summer 2006 collection. They are entering the U.S. market with a s

Element 21 Golf Hires New Director of Tour Operations

Element 21 Golf Company announced that it has reached an agreement with Andy Harris and The Spotlight Sportz Inc., to become the E21's independent director of tour operations. Mr. Harris turned professional in 1986, and is a member of PGA of America

Mitchell and Ness Signs Agreement With Collegiate Licensing Co

Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Company and The Collegiate Licensing Company reached a licensing agreement naming Mitchell & Ness to design, manufacture, and market nostalgic collegiate sportswear. Currently the agreement includes the University of Colorado, Un

K2 Reports 20% Q2 Sales Increase; Income Falls 75%

K2 Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 of $301.4 million, an increase of 20% from $251.0 million in the prior year, as a result of 7.1% in organic growth and the balance from acquisitions completed after the second quarter o

Ashworth Appoints Interim CFO and Treasurer

Ashworth, Inc. appointed Peter Case as the interim chief financial officer and treasurer of the company, effective July 29, 2005, in addition to his duties as the senior vice president of finance and information technology. Mr. Case will replace Mr. Tsang

Men’s Product Designer — Under Armour

Under Armour invites you to become a part of our elite team as a Men's Product Designer. We are looking for someone with a BA or BFA in Apparel Design and 5+ years of industry experience. This candidate should have strong working knowledge of

Women’s Product Designer — Under Armour

Under Armour invites you to become a part of our elite team as a Women's Product Designer. We are looking for someone with a BA or BFA in Apparel Design and 5+ years of industry experience. This candidate should have strong working knowledge o

Senior Product Developer — Under Armour

Under Armour invites you to join our elite team as a Senior Product Developer in our Product Development area. This individual is responsible for product commercialization, which will span analyzing manufacturing capabilities; researching new techn

Sales Operations Manager — Under Armour

Under Armour invites you to join our elite team as a Sales Operations Manager in our corporate headquarters. In this role you will manage all aspects of Under Armour's sales operations initiatives on a day-to-day strategic, analytical and oper