Asics Picks Up RW Editor’s Choice Award
For the third consecutive time, Runner’s World magazine has bestowed an ASICS running shoe with its prestigious ‘Editor’s Choice’ award. The GEL-1100 is honored in the Spring 2005 Shoe Guide (March 2005) that will hit newsstands in early February…
Jumpking Inc. Announces Recall of Trampolines
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jumpking Inc. of Mesquite, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about one million trampolines and about 296,000 “FunRing” enclosures sold separately and with Jumpking trampolines. Welds on the fr
Eider Unveils New Apparel and Packs
For the winter 2005/06 season, Eider will add three new lines of apparel designed for snowsports enthusiasts, a new line of base layer garments, an expansion to its technical GRAVICAL rock climbing apparel line to include winter styles, and a new backpack
GBMI Acquires Fun Flopps of Santa Barbara
Global Brand Marketing Inc. has acquired the trademark and brand Fun Flopps, a truly unique, fun and whimsical line of sandals from Fun Flopps founder, Linda Spann, of Santa Barbara, CA. GBMI has also agreed to license from Linda Spann the distinctive tec
Acushnet Q4 Profits Sink Despite Sales Gain; Golf Balls Gain Share…
The Acushnet Golf division of Fortune Brands, Inc., which includes the Titleist, FootJoy, COBRA and Pinnacle brands, reported that fourth quarter sales rose 1.8% to $195.8 million, compared to $192.3 million in the year-ago period. Operating income for t
NSGA: Census Bureau Sees Continued Strength in SG
The Monthly Retail Trade Survey, prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau, reported sales in sporting goods stores of $2.33 billion (preliminary) for the most recent reporting month (November), up 7.4% from the $2.12 billion in November 2003. The increase follo
Marketing Manager/Table Games — Sportcraft
Sportcraft, Ltd is seeking a Marketing Manager, Table Games, reporting to the Director of Marketing and accountable to that executive for the performance of his/her duties. His/her primary objective will be to manage the table game business in ord
Fudge Returns to STX Putters as Sales Director
Greg Fudge, who led STX Golf (now STX Putters) to strong, double-digit growth in his position as National Sales Manager, has returned to the company as Director of Sales. Fudge had been Director of Sales at Pride/Softspikes. Fudge has also been with Nick
Account Development Director, Southeast — Saucony
Saucony, Inc., Peabody, MA seeks an experienced Account Development Director, Southeast. Strengthen brand, drive sales with top accounts. Focus on strategic partnering, promotion of product line compatibility. Develop effective sales, marketing
SGAA Has Another Successful ‘Coach ‘n Connect’
Over 50 attendees participated in the 4th Annual “Coach & Connect” program held on the first day of The Super Show. Sponsored by the Sporting Goods Agents Association and SGMA International, this complimentary event allows manufacturers, dealers and vari
Account Development Director, Fashion — Saucony
Saucony, Inc., Peabody, MA seeks an experienced Account Development Director, Fashion. New position recreated to meet market demand for classic/retro boutique athletic fashion footwear. Reporting to VP Field Sales. We’re looking for some
Head Pours Liquid into Snow Efforts
Head has launched an all new women’s line dubbed the “Thang” series. The company started from scratch with the design process and introduced seven new models at SIA.05 ranging from introductory level through expert. Head has also decided to take its tenn
SnowStamps Make a Mark at SIA ’05
On the accessory side, newly established SnowStamps replaceable ski pole baskets has generated some interest. The replacement baskets are designed to leave a molded imprint in the snow, working along the lines of a cookie-cutter. The initial line includes
4FRNT Launches All-mountain Line and Bindings
4FRNT Skis has taken its trend-setting free-ski brand in some new directions for ’05/06 with the introduction at SIA ’05 of the VCT line of all-mountain skis and its own brand of bindings. 4FRNT worked with pro skier Vincent Dorion to develop the design.
BOSS Takes a Look at the Apparel Line-up
The most prominent redline in the apparel categories is clearly embroidery. Bonfire has included several embroidered highlights on its men’s and women’s technical pieces. In addition the company is positioning some of its apparel lines a bit differently.
