Golf Rounds Played Inch Up in June…
The National Golf Federation reported that same-store rounds played in the U.S. increased marginally (0.2%) in June 2005 vs. June 2004. The estimate is based on data from operators at 1,663 golf facilities. The resulting year-to-date total through June
TNF Receives Polartec Apex Design Award
The North Face received the 2005 Polartec Apex Design Award for the Men’s and Women’s Apex Free Climb Jacket. The award goes to the best-of-the-best Polartec based garments that will be available to consumers in fall 2005. Winners are selected based on th
Honey Stinger Parent Inks Canadian Distribution Deal
EN-R-G Foods, Inc., manufacturer of Honey Stinger energy bar and gel products, recently announced that it will work with Planet Foods to distribute its energy gel packets in Canada starting September 1. Planet Foods distributes several food products, incl
Shutt Sports Inks Endorsement Deal with Leading NPF Hitter
Crystl Bustos has signed an endorsement deal to promote Shutt Sports' new line of softball bats. Using a Schutt bat, she is currently leading the NPF (National Pro Fastpitch) in home runs and RBIs…
Everlast Reports 36% Jump in Q2 Sales
Everlast Worldwide Inc. reported reported record net revenues for its continuing operations of $12.5 million for its fiscal 2005 second quarter ended June 30, 2005, representing an increase of 36% over net revenues of $9.2 million in the prior year period
Big 5 Makes Changes to Finance Group; Kirk Resigns CFO Post
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported Friday that they will recruit and hire a new Chief Financial Officer with a strong background in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and SEC financial reporting, to be the company's principal financial an
Worth Named Exclusive Softball Supplier for NCAA Championships
Worth Sports and the NCAA announced that the Worth brand has been selected as the official softball supplier for the NCAA Division I, II, and III softball championships. This exclusive long-term agreement is effective July 1, 2005…
Skechers to Launch Kitson Brand Footwear Line
Skechers USA, Inc. is developing Kitson-branded footwear for the ultra-trendy Los Angeles boutique that has been called “the place to be for fashionable stars.” Launching in Fall 2005 with a women's and girl's sneaker that proudly displays the K
Lowe Alpine Adds Hartwell to Sales Force
Lowe Alpine USA hired Russ Hartwell as the new Sales Representative for the Mid Atlantic territory (NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE). Russ comes back to Lowe Alpine after a short break to continue his 20+ year career with the brand. His knowledge of the product and u
SCARPA N.A. is Up and Running
SCARPA hired several key in house staff and independent reps for the Rocky Mountain and California territories. Mike Mead and Jonathan Degenhardt will join SCARPA NA in their new Boulder offices while Kirk Haskell and Scott Sutton will rep the Rockies and
Spyder and USSA Renew Relationship
Spyder Active Sports and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association will renew their current partnership through the 2011 season. The agreement, worth more than $7 million in cash and product, extends USSA’s longstanding relationship with Spyder and makes Spy
Princeton Tec Expands Sales Force to Cover Bike Market
Princeton Tec expanded its sales team in an effort to support their growing bike lighting division. The company has hired Glen Mako of Mako Marketing to handle their cycling retailer sales in Southern California.Tom Jackson of Broad Street Sports will joi
Goody’s July Sales Slip; Comps Down 5.5%
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales for the month of July slipped 1.1% to $89.0 million compared to $90.0 million last year. Comparable store sales for the month also decreased, down 5.5% for the month…
July Comps Down 3.3% For May Dept Stores
The May Department Stores Company reported preliminary net sales of $927.4 million for the four-week period ended July 30, 2005, a 13.4% increase from $817.9 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 3.3%. Net sales for the
Stein Mart Comps Climb 5.2% in July
Stein Mart total sales for the month of July were $87.5 million, an increase of 7.0% over last year. July comps increased 5.2%…
