Larry J. Franklin of Franklin Sports Elected SGMA Chairman
Larry J. Franklin has been elected as the new chairman of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA). Franklin, president of Franklin Sports, Inc., based in Stoughton, Massachusetts, was elected for a one-year term at the SGMA’s annual bus
180s Athlete Featured in Local Heroes Campaign
Patrick Deneen, 2009 World Champion Freestyle Skier, 2008 FIS World Cup Rookie of the Year and 180s ambassador, has been chosen as one of the 'Comcast Local Heroes,' a new marketing campaign featuring a selection of Washington state's most
ASICS Opens First U.S. Store
ASICS America will open its first U.S.-based retail store on Friday, October 23, 2009 in New York City. The 1,100-square-foot store will be located at 51 West 42nd Street in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, near Bryant Park…
Segabo Names VP and General Manager
Sebago, a division of Wolverine World Wide, said Gary Malamet, the former president of Lacoste Footwear, joined the company as VP and general manager. Malamet, who resigned from Lacoste in July, had been responsible for overseeing operations in the U.S.
The North Face Forms Middle East Partnership
Sun & Sand Sports L.L.C, a division of the Gulf Marketing Group, announced the impending launch of a new retail partnership in the Middle East with The North Face…
Danner Raises Over $10,000 for Marines
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. announced that its Danner brand raised over $10,000 for the Marine Corps Family Foundation during a fundraising reception that took place earlier this month at Quantico, VA…
Rockports to be Worn by NYC Marathon Runners
The Rockport Company announced that a team of runners led by Andy Baldwin of “The Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman” fame will don DresSports 2 for the 2009 NYC Marathon…
Decker’s Q3 Revenues Boosted 15.8% by UGG
Decker's Outdoor Corporation reported net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 increased 15.8% to $228.4 million from $197.3 million in the year-ago period. Diluted EPS increased 31.5% to $2.59 versus $1.97 for the year-ago period. Domestic sal
Amazon’s Q3 Sales Jump 28%
Amazon.com, Inc., which acquired Zappos.com in July of this year, said sales increased 28% in the third quarter to $5.45 billion from $4.26 billion in third quarter 2008. Excluding the $41 million unfavorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign
Rocky’s Q3 Sales Slide 8.1%; Earnings Up 17.2%
Rocky Brands, Inc. said net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 were $66.6 million versus net sales of $72.5 million in the third quarter of 2008. The company’s earnings before income taxes increased 53.4% to $4.4 million in third quarter 200
Columbia Sportswear Raises FY09 Outlook on Improved Backlogs
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported earnings and sales slid in the third quarter but still raised its full year guidance due to a better-than-expected quarter and improving backlog orders. It also increased its quarterly dividend. Sales slid 4% in the quarte
Congress Passes NRA-backed Legislation Protecting Pocketknife Classification
Last week, the United States Senate passed crucial legislation that will protect pocketknives used by tens of millions of Americans. The amendment, actively supported by the National Rifle Association, was included in the Department of Homeland Security A
BOSG Appoints Customer Service Supervisor
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG), the parent of Kelty, Kelty KIDS, Sierra Designs, Slumberjack, Ultimate Direction and Wenger, promoted Morgan Newlon to Customer Service Supervisor and added three new Customer Service Representatives…
Lorpen Hires North American PR Agency
Lorpen, known for its performance socks for outdoor enthusiasts, has partnered with KGPR, ink. to further promote the Lorpen brand through public relations…
Atlas Snow-Shoe Company and Madshus Hire Marketing Manager
Connor Folley has joined the K2 Outdoor brand group as the new Marketing Manger for the Atlas snowshoe and Madshus nordic ski brands…
