Golf Datatech: Golf Apparel Sees Broad Growth in 6M
Golf Datatech, LLC reported that retail golf apparel sales for the first six months of 2011 are up in every category and in every channel over the same period of 2010…
Shock Doctor Adds Two NHL Stars as Endorsers
Shock Doctor, the mouthguard specialist, announced it is continuing to expand its Team Shock Doctor by signing endorsement contracts with two more elite professional athletes: Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nic
Head of Adidas’ London 2012 Program Joins Ralph Lauren
Adidas's Global Olympic Games director and head of London 2012 will leave the company next month. Erica Kerner is taking up the newly created position of vice president of marketing for Polo Ralph Lauren in Asia Pacific and will be based in Hong Kong
Eco Index Grant Program Recipients Announced
The Portland Development Commission (PDC) and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced the grant recipients for the Eco Index matching grant program. Portland-area companies Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, Icebreaker, Keen, and Korkers have been selected
Globe International Fiscal 2011 Sales Slip 3.1 Percent on Strong Aussie Dollar
Globe International Limited reported that its net sales in North America and Europe grew 6 and 12 percent respectively in local currencies in the fiscal year ended June 30. After translating results back into its native Australian dollar, however, the mak
U.K.’s Wiggle Considering IPO
Wiggle, a U.K. e-commerce website with a focus on cyclists and triathletes, is exploring undergoing an initial public offering, according to www.growthbusiness.co.uk…
Alleson Athletic Appoints Director of National Sales
Alleson Athletic, a supplier of stock and custom uniforms, announced the appointment of Mark Watts as the new director of national sales. Watts most recently oversaw domestic and international sales, including big box retail accounts, for Schutt Sports as
Trips for Kids Denver/Boulder Director Sustains Serious Head Injury
A $10,000 Challenge Grant was announced for the Trips for Kids Denver/Boulder (TFK D/B) chapter as tribute to local Executive Director Andrew Goodwillie who sustained a serious head trauma while mountain biking. Trips for Kids National is contributing the
OIA VantagePoint:: July Outdoor Product Sales Rise 7.1 Percent
Sales of outdoor products increased 7.1 percent in fiscal July and year-to-date sales are now running 5.7 percent ahead of 2010. Sales at Independent Outdoor Specialty stores increased 19.6 percent, while sales at Outdoor Chain Specialty stores increased
Backcountry.com Acquires CompetitiveCyclist.com
Backcountry.com has acquired CompetitiveCyclist.com and retained the e-tailer's Founder and CEO Brendan Quirk as general manager of Backcountry.com’s Bike Division, which now includes CompetitiveCyclist.com, RealCyclist.com and HuckNroll.com, a
Golfsmith Opens First Location in South Korea
Golfsmith International Inc. will introduce its first retail operations outside the U.S., in South Korea, the fastest growing golf market in the world. This new agreement with GOLFZON Co…
McDavid Aims at Tennis Market
McDavid said its Ultralight 195 ankle brace, best known for protecting basketball players, is finding favor with professional and amateur tennis players as well…
Total Apparel Group Resumes Audit and Re-Listing Activities
Total Apparel Group, Inc. announced that it has recently commenced with its December 2010 year-end audit in order to file its 10K. In addition, the company will be completing its September 2010 3rd quarter review, as well as all of the 2011 quarter review
Hibbett Sports Fiscal Q2 Net Income Surges 48 Percent
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported that net sales for the fiscal second quarter ended July 30 increased 9.5 percent to $153.1 million compared with $139.8 million for the year-ago period. Comparable store sales increased 5.9 percent for the 13-week period. Ne
Canadian Tire Names New Forzani Management Team
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited and The Forzani Group Ltd. has announced a new executive team for FGL comprised of top talent from the existing FGL and Canadian Tire executive teams. Michael Medline, former president of Canadian Tire's automotive
