K2 Consolidates Paintball Unit
Two of K2's paintball brands, JT USA and Worr Game Products will consolidate their two operations and operate under the direction of Bud Orr, President. In a move to ensure the efficient operation of the two businesses, and serve the customer base,
adidas and Intersport Sign Soccer Partnertship Deal
The adidas-Salomon Group and INTERSPORT International Corporation have signed an agreement which makes adidas the prime brand partner for the INTERSPORT Group in football during 2006. Both companies have agreed to keep the financial terms confidential. T
adidas Sees 2004 as Most Successful Football Year
adidas expects to “once again achieve new record sales in football” in 2004, accoriding to comments made by Herbert Hainer, CEO of adidas-Salomon AG. More than 1.3 million replica jerseys, over 1.6 million UEFA EURO 2004™ licensed products and more than
Harvard Study: End of Apparel Quotas Won’t Kill Industry
A new study released by the Harvard Center for Textile and Apparel Research concludes that the end of the global quota system need not be a fatal blow to the U.S. textile and apparel industries. “Some might have you believe that these U.S. industries are
PSIA, AASI, and NSP Celebrate Ten Years with Subaru
2004 was a milestone year in the ten-year partnership between the Professional Ski Instructors of America, the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, the National Ski Patrol, and Subaru of America. In September 2004, vehicle number 5,000 was sold
Nordica Hires Rindlisbacher as Ski Division Consultant
Nordica has inked an agreement with Reto Rindlisbacher, whose proven expertise will undoubtedly strengthen the Ski Division. Rindlisbacher earned a Degree in Economics specializing in Marketing from the University of Saint-Gall in 1990. In 1992 he was hir
TSI Files Chapter 11; Perry Ellis Will Acquire Company
Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and entered into an asset purchase agreement with Perry Ellis International, Inc., to be acquired pursuant to section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Und
Reebok Signs Urban Skateboarder; Will Launch Skate Line
Known in skate circles as one of the greatest street skateboarders of all time, Stevie Williams is the newest member of the Rbk family. Broadening the brand's reach into the skate culture most heavily prevalent on the West Coast, the multi-year partn
K2 Snowboarding Sponsors MGT Snowboard Camp
K2 Snowboarding has finalized a deal making it the presenting sponsorship of MGT Snowboard Camp. Catering to female shredders, MGT is based out of Western Canada, with camps offered in British Columbia and Alberta throughout the winter and summer seasons.
Product Manager — Sport Supply Group
Sport Supply Group, one of DFW’s top 250 employers and a leader in institutional sporting goods distribution is currently seeking an experienced individual to join our corporate team as Product Manager. This position will grow our strength, fitnes
Sales Reps Needed — Lotto USA
LOTTO Footwear and Apparel is seeking experienced and proven territory sales representatives who have strong account relationships within the tennis industry. Opportunities available in Washington, Oregon, Idaho- Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada- Northe
Canadian Apparel Federation Welcomes Government Support for Industry
The Canadian Apparel Federation welcomed a major announcement on apparel industry issues made this week by
Finance Minister Ralph Goodale. The announcement included reductions in customs duties totaling $90 million on imported raw materials – such as fab
Callaway Commences Search for New CEO
Callaway Golf Company is beginning the search process for a Chief Executive Officer to whom current CEO William C. Baker can ultimately turn over management responsibilities. Mr. Baker, who was appointed to the CEO position on August 2, 2004, will lead th
Wolverine Increases Dividend 50%; Will Split Stock
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. has announced a 50% increase in its quarterly cash dividend and also announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 3-for-2 common stock split. The dividend increase raises the pre-split quarterly cash dividend from $.065
Russell Corp. Nails Down NBA in $125 Million Deal
The National Basketball Association has entered into a new eight-year global partnership with Russell Corporation, marketers of Spalding basketballs and Huffy Sports backboards. The agreement, which was announced Wednesday by Russell Chairman and CEO Jack
