SGB Update Outdoor
Cragie Lands CEO Post at Church and Dwight
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. announced that James R. Craigie, former CEO of Spalding Sports, has been elected President, CEO and a member of the Board of Directors, effective July 6, 2004. He succeeds Robert A. Davies, III, who will continue as an active Cha
REI Plans to Open New California Store
REI announced plans to open a store in Encinitas, Calif., in November 2004. The 22,500 square-foot store, in Plaza at Encinitas Ranch will be about 20 miles north of the REI San Diego store opened in 1988. It will employ about 70 full- and part-time staff
Reebok to Close Hockey Company Acquisition
Reebok has acquired approximately 92% of the outstanding shares of The Hockey Company Holdings for C$21.25 in cash per share under the offer Reebok made last month. Reebok has obtained all regulatory approvals needed in order to consummate the acquisition
Three Form New ‘Western Team Dealers’ Group
Baum's Sporting Goods, Chick's Sporting Goods and Sportco Sporting Goods have joined together to form a new organization to be known as “Western Team Dealers” (WTD). The purpose of the organization will be to “enhance and
coordinate some of thei
Pony Doin’ it Doggie Style with New Snoop Deal
Pony International, a wholly owned subsidiary of GBMI, has inked an exclusive partnership with entertainment and pop cultural icon Snoop Dogg. The Snoop Dogg Collection by Pony called “The One and Only” will be a creative fusion of Snoop’s signature west
U.S. Postal Team will Become Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team
Discovery Communications has signed a new global partnership to become the title sponsor of five- time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong's U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team, the only American team to have won the Tour de France. Beginning in
Hibbett Promotes Dobbins and Briskin; Adams Now CIO
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. has announced that several members of its management team have taken new roles in the Company. Mark Dobbins has been promoted to Vice President of Footwear and Jared Briskin was named Vice President of Apparel and Equipment.
Booth Creek Sees Fewer Skiers in Q2; Season Pass Revenues Up 18%
Booth Creek Ski Holdings reported total skier visits for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2004, were 1,028,000, a decline of 12,000 visits, or 1%, from the 2003 fiscal quarter. For the six months ended April 30, 2004, total skier visits were 1,981,000,
Sport Chalet Adds New Board Member
Sport Chalet has appointed Donald Howard to serve on the Company's Board of Directors and will also serve on the Compensation Committee. Mr. Howard is currently Partner and Senior Vice President of Development with Marketplace Properties, a full-ser
Dana Design Hires Mountain Mecca
Dana Design has hired Mountain Mecca, LLC, based out of Hailey, Idaho, to market the brand's packs, travel bags and shelters to specialty retailers in the Pacific Northwest, Northern Rockies and Alaska. The rep group, led by Greg McRoberts, a longtim
SCOTT USA Hires Cascade Associates to Cover Pacific Northwest
Scott USA has secured the services of Cascade Associates as sales representatives for Scott Bicycles in the Pacific Northwest region which includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Cascade Associates consists of Jeff Boon and Adam Gossett o
U.S. Commerce Dept. Figures Confirm May Strength at Retail
U.S. Commerce Department figures reported Monday show that May retail sales in the GAFS category, which include most general merchandise categories, rose 5.9% over last year and increased 0.8% adjusted over April. GAFS sales rose 10.0% in the first quar
VF Corp. Acquires Kipling; Adds to ODC Portfolio
VF Corporation has acquired substantially all of the assets of Antwerp-based Kipling Belgium NV, a maker of upscale bags, packs and accessories primarily for women. Terms were not disclosed. Kipling, which is expected to contribute approximately $40 mill
Russell Corp. Acquires American Athletic
Russell Corporation has signed a contract to acquire the assets of American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) for $13 million. AAI's sales for 2004 are projected to be approximately $20 to $22 million and it is anticipated the acquisition will have no significant
Callaway Cuts 2004 Guidance on Weaker Sales Outlook
Callaway Golf Company is reducing its revenue and earnings guidance in light of weakening sales trends. Key factors causing the lowered expectations include the underperformance at retail of its titanium driver models, a continuing decline in business in
