SGB Update Outdoor
Independent Sales Reps — SIGG Switzerland
SIGG SWITZERLAND USA: SIGG Switzerland produces the world’s finest aluminum beverage bottles and accessories. SIGG is seeking sales representation for the Southeastern and Northwestern US regions. Sales reps should have established accessory and hydrati
Fruit of the Loom to Manufacture Wilson-Brand Clothing
Wilson Sporting Goods and Fruit of the Loom have signed a licensing agreement to produce Wilson-branded athletic apparel for the mid-tier retail market. Under the agreement, Fruit of the Loom will manufacture and distribute Wilson-branded athletic tops an
Adams Golf Sees Insurance Pay-Out Save Rough Q1
Adams Golf reported that total net sales decreased to $16.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 from $17.8 million for the comparable period of 2004. The decline was due primarily to slower than anticipated sales of fairway woods. Net inco
Columbia Signs Licensing Deal to Enter Bicycle Market
Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a license agreement with World Wide Cycle Supply, Inc. for the design, manufacture and marketing of a new line of outdoor bikes and bike accessories. Global distribution for the Columbia collection will be managed by
Mayfair Acquires Nearly 17% Stake in Puma AG
PUMA AG announced that “Mayfair Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH” has acquired a total of 16.91% shareholding in PUMA AG Rudolf Dassler Sport. Of that total, 9.78% is still awaiting regulatory approval by the antitrust authorities. The shares were pur
Johnson Outdoors Q2 Outdoor Equipment Sales Suffer from Military Slowdown
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced an increase in net sales and slightly lower net income for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2005. JOUT benefited from another strong performance by the Marine Electronics business unit and reduced operating losses in Wate
Lotto Forms New North American Subsidiary
Lotto Sport Italia has inked a partnership with The DCS Group, LLC to create Lotto North America, LLC. David Schulte, Managing Partner of The DCS Group, will serve as CEO of Lotto North America, while the company confirmed as creative director Mr. Come Ch
Sierra Magazine Takes Home a Maggie Award
Sierra magazine took home the award for the Best Special Theme Issue for a Consumer Publication for its March/April 2004 “Wild America” issue. Senior Editor Paul Rauber and Production Manager Chuck Baldwin were at the Western Publications Association'
Faytex Relocates Manufacturing to Guangdong, China
Faytex has relocated manufacturing facilities from Taiwan to the Guangdong province of China. Effective May 13th, all Faytex products will be in the hands of Tai Lee Textiles, Ltd. Faytex has a 27 year history of purveying fabric technology with customer
SGMA Lobbies Congress with P.E.4Life
Children need P.E. to get fit. That was the basic message delivered by the membership of SGMA International to U. S. Senators and U. S. Congressmen in Washington, D.C. during the 5th Annual National P.E. Day. Two of the key meetings were held with the Spe
Kellwood Names Saunders as New CIO
Michael Saunders has been named chief information officer of Kellwood Company, according to Hal J. Upbin, Kellwood chairman and chief executive officer. Saunders will provide the leadership and direction for Kellwood's information services and techno
Intrawest Sees Earnings Rise In Spite of Tough Northwest Ski Season
Intrawest Corporation third quarter revenue was $504.8 million compared with $437.9 million for the same period last year. Mountain resorts revenue increased from $289.3 million to $295.5 million and the warm-weather resorts increased from $10.2 million t
Big 5 Shakes Off Weather and Lower Margins to Post Solid Q1 Profit Growth…
Big 5 Sporting Goods saw rising distribution costs impact gross margins for the first quarter ended April 3, but was able to muster net income growth for the period that outpaced sales growth by a 2-to-1 margin. The retailer said they were “off to a good
Saucony Loses More Momentum; Tries to Balance Price and Performance…
The pendulum is swinging back the other way again at Saucony, Inc. as the mall business that fueled growth over the last couple of years now dries up and the company again refocuses its efforts in running specialty where they have been, at best, stagnant
Collegiate Pacific Fiscal Q3 Net Declines on Higher Interest Expense…
Collegiate Pacific reported that sales for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31 grew 142% to $27.0 million, compared to $11.1 million in the year-ago period. Most of the gain came from the acquisitions made since fiscal Q3 last year. Gross margin dec
