SGB Update Outdoor
GolfGear Executes Strategic Shift in Business
GolfGear International, Inc. has initiated a strategic new operational and marketing plan that will shift the way the company manufactures, markets and sells its golf clubs. Aggressive steps are being taken to reduce expenses and overhead, and, by the en
Amerex Calls In Earthbound and Debonair Creations
Amerex Group has entered into a strategic marketing agreement with Earthbound, LLC, a brand management and licensing organization. The agreement provides Amerex with the ability to develop and strengthen the visibility of its Weather Tamer proprietary br
Sport Haley Narrows Q4 Loss on Ben Hogan Strength
Sport-Haley reported net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter increased 13% to $5.9 million from net sales of approximately $5.2 million for the same quarter in the prior year. Net loss for Q4 was approximately ($146,000), an improvement of 66% compared w
Vans Q1 Better Than Expected; Net Income Up 145%
Vans announced net sales for the base business for the fiscal first quarter (excluding skateparks expected to be closed) increased 5.2% to $126.2 million, compared to $120.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. Net income for the base business in
Converse Signs Five NBA First-Round Draft Picks
Nike took little time in ramping up the endorsement roster at newly-minted subsidiar Converse. In a move that signals its redoubled commitment to performance basketball, sports marketing and its authentic basketball heritage, Converse announced that it h
When Worlds Collide…
Suunto and Microsoft have joined forces in an effort to make their shared vision of “a world in which small, connected, intelligent devices can deliver highly personalized, customized information to people wherever they are…”
Callaway Inks Bag and Timepiece License Deals
Callaway Golf has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with TRG Accessories, which is also a global licensee for the Swiss Army Brands and Timberland Company travel gear businesses, to create and sell a Callaway Golf Gear collection of golf trav
The Finish Line Sees Q2 Earnings Jump 93%
The Finish Line reported net income for the thirteen weeks ended August 30, 2003 was $17.5 million, or 73 cents per diluted share, an increase of 93% versus net income of $9.1 million or $.37 per diluted share for Q2 for the year-ago period. Net sales in
NRF: Retail still Bullish on Holiday, But September Slowed
The latest findings of the NRF-BTM Executive Opinion Survey (EOS), a monthly index by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd. (BTM) show just how far the industry has come in the past year since the EOS was launched. Th
Dick’s SG Adds Chief Administrative Officer
William R. Newlin has been elected Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Dick's. Newlin, who was most recently Chairman and CEO of Buchanan Ingersoll, one of the nation's premiere law firms, will work with CEO Ed Stack and
Stride Rite Q3 Earnings Down on Higher Tax Rate
The Stride Rite Corporation reported net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 were $139.7 million, an increase of 2% from the net sales of $137.0 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2002. Net income for the quarter declined 9.0% to $6.4 mill
RLX Extends Aspen Uniform Deal
Aspen/Snowmass skiers and riders will continue to see a lot of the RLX logo as RLX Ralph Lauren announced that it will be the official uniform supplier to Aspen Skiing Company for another four years. RLX was previously awarded the Aspen/Snowmass uniform
CPSC Hits Brunswick with Million Dollar Bike Fine
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has fined Brunswick Corp. $1 million stemming from allegations that the maker of Mongoose and Roadmaster bicycles didn't report knowledge of 31 serious incidents involving defective forks on the bikes in a timel
Timbuk2 Sponsors 2003 Bicycle Messenger Championships
Continuing its faithful support of the bicycle messenger community worldwide, Timbuk2 Designs, Inc. was a proud sponsor of the 11th annual Cycle Messenger World Championships, September 12 -14, in Seattle, WA, and the 6th annual North American Cycle Couri
Karbon Outfits CBS Announcers
IMG, the producers of the sixth annual “Escape from Alcatraz” event chose KARBON to outfit the CBS announcers, Bill Macatee and Dwight Stones…
