Jayne Davison to Retire from TPC Network
Jayne Davison, the Director of Merchandising for the Tournament Players Club Network for the past 25 years, has announced her retirement from the PGA TOUR, effective this coming July 1…
Reebok Q1 Results Show a Shift in the Business…
Reebok International Ltd. continues to integrate The Hockey Company into the Reebok Brand business, merging the Reebok Canada operation with THC’s operation and appointing Matt O’Toole, CEO of The Hockey Company, to lead the combined operation. Reebok Ca
STAR Sportsmanship Wins Bessie
Learning Through Sports' character development program, STAR Sportsmanship won a BESSIE Award as best physical education software for upper elementary students. STAR Sportsmanship is an interactive learning program designed to teach sportsmanship to
The Sports Club Company Delisted by AMEX
The American Stock Exchange has notified The Sports Club Company that it had not met certain of the Exchange's continued listing standards as set forth in the Exchange's Company Guide. Specifically, the Exchange noted that the Company's fai
Brunswick Q1 Earnings Nearly Double On 17% Sales Increase
Brunswick Corporation reported net earnings of $94.6 million, or 96 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2005, up 97.1% from net earnings of $48.0 million, or 50 cents per diluted share, for the year-ago quarter. Results for the first quarter
VF Outdoor Division Q1 Profits Up 133% on 13% Organic Growth
VF Corporation reported first quarter sales rose 9% to $1.56 billion from $1.43 billion in the year-ago quarter. Net income increased 18% to $122.9 million from $103.9 million, with earnings per share rising 15% to $1.07 from 93 cents per share. The acq
Greg Norman Collection Posts 20% Sales Increase
Greg Norman Collection announced that its net sales increased 20% in its first quarter ended March 31, 2005. This represents the ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit sales growth for the company. The company also reported improved operating profits f
Sugoi Adds U.S. Sales Manager
Sugoi has hired Tim Hanifin in the newly created role of U.S. Sales Manager. Hanifin comes to Sugoi with a proven track record of national level leadership in the performance sports sector, including tours with Hind and Pearl Izumi…
Howe Moves-on from White Sierra
White Sierra has announced the departure of Andrew Howe. Howe was hired in August 2003 to see the company through an important transition, specifically, to refine the branding of the company in relation to outdoor retailers and consumers. As White Sierra
Product Manager – anon optics
anon optics is seeking a Product Manager to be responsible for managing the conceptualization, development, and manufacturing of the anon optic line. As always, the goal is to deliver the best products in the industry at every price point, on time
Schoeller Expands Production and Headquarters
Over recent years, Schoeller’s concern over space restrictions has been consistently growing. In response to this need, expansion began at its weaving mill, as well as the entire dye works and finishing department at the Swiss headquarters. In addition, a
Deckers Shows Solid Q1 Performance, But…
Despite hitting its estimates for sales and earnings for Q1, Deckers saw its shares plunge 25% last week after the company started to show some weakness in its core Teva business. Analysts may also be spooked a bit by the reliance placed on the UGG brand
Reebok Posts 5.1% Net Income Gain in First Quarter
Reebok International Ltd. reported that net income for the first quarter ended March 31 increased 5.1% to $43.2 million, or 70 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $41.1 million, or 63 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2004.
Wolverine Sees More Balanced Results, But Outdoor Still Driving Growth…
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. got fairly balanced performances from each of their divisions in the first quarter ended March 26, with all groups reporting “solid” revenue growth and double-digit earnings gains for the period, but the Outdoor Group, which inc
Stearns, Inc Acquires Leading Wader Company
Stearns® Inc., a division of K2 Inc., has acquired Hodgman,® Inc., a company founded in 1838, that K2 says is the market leader in unique and innovative waders and wading accessories. Hodgman products include the Guidelite®, Wadelite®, Lakestream®, Brig
