Amer Group Q2 Net Income Falls 49% on Golf Decline, Tobacco Sale
Amer Group’s consolidated net sales in second quarter declined 9.6% to EUR 225.7 million versus EUR 249.6 million in the year-ago period. Net sales declined due to the withdrawal from the tobacco business in March. Net income fell 48.9% to EUR 4.6 million
SGMA: U.S. Customs Encourages C-TPAT Verification Between Businesses
The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection has established the Status Verification Interface (“SVI”) in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (“CTPAT”) section of its internet website. The SVI will allow C-TPAT members to easily confirm wh
Raleigh Names Pike Director of Marketing
Raleigh America has hired Reed Pike as director of marketing. Pike brings more than 30 years experience in the bicycle industry to the position along with a continuing passion for the sport as an active cyclist and racing fan. His experience includes reta
G3 Taps Parker for Product Marketing
G3 Genuine Guide Gear Inc. has added Paul Parker to its staff. At G3, Parker's time will be focused on a wide variety of product development and marketing initiatives. Paul has a long history of product development in the backcountry ski market with
NSGA: Used SG Equipment Purchases Fell 12% in 2003
Consumers purchased $753 million in used sporting goods equipment in 2003, according to a newly released report by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). For 2002, consumers indicated they had purchased slightly more than $852 million in used sp
Smartwool Adds Two Key Managers; Inks Logistics Deal
Smartwool has hired Mark Bryden as Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain. Mark is making the move from Levi Straus & Co, where he has worked for the last 25 years. Brad Johnson has been named Apparel Director and will lead the design, development
Malden Lands $21 million Military Contract
The United States Congress has approved $21 million for Polartec garments for the US Military in the 2005 Defense Spending Bill. Included in this funding is $1.5 million to continue research and development of electronic textiles for the Army’s Combat Cas
MEC Opens Tenth Store
Vancouver-Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), Canada's largest outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, will open its tenth and newest store in North Vancouver late this fall. The 11,800 square-foot North Vancouver store will open upon completion of an e
Ptarmigan Associates to Rep Scott USA
Scott USA has secured the services of Ptarmigan Associates, Inc. as sales representatives for SCOTT bicycles in the Colorado and New Mexico territories. John Gerritsen said, “I have worked with Scott Montgomery in the past and I believe he will quickly gu
Nalge Nunc International Consolidates TFO in NY
TFO, an OEM hydration bladder manufacturer, will consolidate manufacturing and distribution in Rochester, NY effective August 23. Design and Development offices with remain in Logan, Utah. Nalge Nunc International, acquired TFO in 2002. Earlier this yea
Pacific Sunwear Q2 Earnings Up 44%; Comps Rise 6.8%
Pacific Sunwear's net income for Q2 2004 increased 44% to $19.3 million, or 25 cents per share, diluted, compared to $13.4 million, or 17 cents per share, diluted, for the Q2, 2003. Total sales for the second quarter were $274.8 million, an increase
Smith Optics Appoints Martin Western Regional
Smith Optics has hired Mike Martin as the company's western regional sales manager. Martin joins eastern regional sales manager Brian Cotsonas and central regional sales manager Linda Rodney in its recently restructured
sales department. All three re
Tubbs Names Barrows National Sales Manager
Tubbs Snowshoes has named industry veteran Bruce Barrows to the position of National Sales Manager. Barrows has extensive experience in the outdoor industry, most recently serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Black Diamond Sportswear and Ma
Frost Named EVP Sales at Body Flex
Howard M. Frost, formerly of TKO Sports Group, has been named Executive Vice President of Sales for Body Flex Sports, a subsidiary of Hupa International, Inc. Body Flex markets and distributes fitness and direct response products under X-Max™ and several
Brine to Open Denver Office; Powell Appointed Marketing Specialist
Syracuse University’s all-time leading lacrosse scorer, Mike Powell, signed a multiyear contract with Brine, Inc. Powell is both endorsed by Brine and has been appointed their Marketing Specialist to work with Brine’s advertising agency and launch Brine W
