SGB Update Outdoor
Brunswick Q3 Net Income Surges 61% on 15% Sales Gain
Brunswick Corporation announced today a 58% increase in diluted earnings per share on a 15% sales gain and a 32% increase in operating earnings in the third quarter of 2003. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.41 compared with $0.26 per diluted share f
K-Swiss Has Another Classic Quarter; Profits Up 85%
K-Swiss saw total worldwide revenues for the third quarter increase 49.0% to $121.6 million compared with $81.6 million in the prior-year period. Domestic revenues increased 52.6% to $105.5 million and international revenues increased 29.1% to $16.1 milli
Coastcast Narrows Q3 Loss on Lower Sales
Coastcast Corporation reported sales for the third quarter of 2003 were $11.0 million vs. $12.4 million. The net loss for the quarter was ($1.6 million) vs. ($4.6 million), and diluted loss per share was ($0.20) vs. ($0.60). Three directors have resigne
All New All-New Balance Store
Sierra Multi-Brand, Inc. and New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. announced today, the GRAND RE-OPENING of the premiere Santa Barbara New Balance store on October 27, located at 607 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA…
Bell Takes Over For Dagger In The Canoe Business
Dagger kayaks, a division of WaterMark, announced it is
leaving the canoe business to focus solely on kayak production. The decision is effective immediately. Bell Canoe Works, of Zimmerman MN, struck a two-part deal with WaterMark that will help fill the
Oakley Q3 Net Income Up 10.3% on 9.9% Sales Gain
Oakley, Inc. announced net sales for the quarter increased 9.9% to a third quarter record $145.0 million, compared with last year's third quarter net sales of $131.9 million. Net income for the third quarter totaled $13.5 million, or $0.20 per dilute
SBI Appoints VP Global Tax and Corporate Finance
Sport Brands International, which recently purchased Fila and all its subsidiaries worldwide, has named Christopher Blumhard as Vice President Global Tax & Corporate Finance for the company. In his new role, Mr. Blumhard will be responsible for the compan
Burlington Creditors Approve Restructuring Plan; Senior Management Ousted
WL Ross & Co. LLC announced that creditors had voted overwhelmingly in favor of its purchase of Burlington Industries upon its reemergence from Chapter 11 reorganization now targeted for November 10, subject to prior Bankruptcy Court approval and named a
Brass Eagle Merges Into K2, Inc.
K2 Inc. and Brass Eagle Inc. jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement in which Brass Eagle would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of K2. In the transaction, each outstanding share of Brass Eagle common stock will be exchanged for 0.6
Wilson is Official Olympic Tennis Ball
Wilson will be the official tennis ball of the 2004 Olympic Games. The US Open Tournament Select tennis ball will be used in play for the eight day event August 15 – 22nd…
Pro Golf of America Gets Aggressive on Store Growth
Pro Golf of America is finding opportunities for growth in the golf retail sector by opening a record number of new stores this year. The company projects that it will lead the golf retail category with 15 new store owners in 2003. That growth is expect
Amerex Adds Margolis as VP Special Projects
Amerex Group Inchas announced that former consultant to the company, Hank Margolis, has joined the firm as Director of Special Projects. Mr. Margolis will be working closely with Amerex Group Vice Chairman, Ira Ganger…
Christy Sports Celebrates 45 Years
In 1958, ski boots were still made exclusively of leather. Most skis were still made of wood, and instructors debated whether Howard Heads aluminum “cheaters” had a future. Bindings didnt work very well, and the most talked-about item in ski shops across
Huffy Corp. Elects D’Aloia to Board of Directors
Paul R. D'Aloia has been elected to the Board of Directors of Huffy Corporation. D'Aloia, who was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in August 2003, joined Huffy Corporation in 1997 as President and General Manager of the Huffy Sports
Patagonia Picks New Executive VP of Marketing and Environmental Initiatives
Patagonia has selected Rick Ridgeway as the company’s new Executive Vice-President responsible for Marketing and Environmental initiatives. Ridgeway will continue the company’s worldwide communication efforts of the Patagonia brand, not only regarding pro