Alexander Snags Hartford Sales Group MVP Award
Kevin Alexander was awarded the hartford sales group’s MVP award for the Spring 04 selling season at their recent agency meeting in Laguna Beach, CA. Larry Hartford, the agency’s principal, recognized Kevin for his outstanding sales achievements, balanc
Forzani Settles in Government Advertising Probe
The Forzani Group Ltd. has entered into a Consent Agreement with the Commissioner of Competition resolving the COC's concerns with respect to certain advertising at FGL's Sport Mart and Sport Chek stores. FGL, however, disagrees with the Compet
Holliday Rejoins Russell Corp. as VP IR
K. Roger Holliday has rejoined Russell Corporation as vice president of investor relations effective July 9. Holliday will be based in Atlanta and report to Eric Hoyle, interim CFO. Holliday originally joined Russell in 1986 as director of financial rela
adidas America Expands USD Partnership
adidas America and the University of San Diego have expanded and extended their multi- year partnership, effective immediately. The previous partnership dealt exclusively with the school's football program, which recently hired former NFL QB Jim Har
Pony Creates ‘Hall of Fame’; Inks Retires Athletes
Pony International announced the creation of its “Pony Hall of Fame,” comprised of athletes who excited, excelled and exceeded over the years wearing the Pony brand. NBA legends Darryl Dawkins, Bob McAdoo and Spud Webb are returning to the footwear tradit
Boyer Joins Bauer as Chief Merchant
Eddie Bauer Inc has announced that Kathy Boyer has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer. Ms. Boyer will oversee all apparel functions including design and design operations, sourcing and production, and retail and dire
Coastcast Has Agreement to Sell Certain Assets
Coastcast Corporation has reached a non-binding agreement in principle to sell assets used in the operations of its plants in Rancho Dominguez, California, and Tijuana, Mexico, to a subsidiary of Fu Sheng Industrial Company Limited, a Taiwanese manufactur
Studies Reveal What Drives Consumers Most…
Product quality lags behind selection and price as primary motivators for consumers purchasing sporting goods, according to a recent study released by Vertis. The firm’s Customer Focus 2004 report also confirms some long-held beliefs about the difference
Studies Show Participation Trends…
The participation reports from the NSGA and SGMA are hitting the streets and both organizations hit on some key points in the last week in a run up to the release of the full numbers. The NSGA developed an index by state to signify how likely it would be
The Sportsman’s Guide Works on Golf Game in TGW Acquisition…
The Sportsman's Guide is increasing its sales and earnings guidance for fiscal 2004 after announcing last week that it will acquire The Golf Warehouse, LLC and its tgw.com business from a private investment firm in an all-cash transaction valued at a
Murray to Take Vans Helm as VF Corp. Completes Acquisition…
VF Corporation completed its $396 million acquisition of Vans, Inc. last week and promptly announced the departure of the father-son team that has steered the course of the brand during the ups and downs of the skateboard trend. Chairman Walter Schoenfel
Yue Yuen Takes Stake in Luen Thai IPO…
Luen Thai, the Hong Kong based apparel manufacturer that recently announced a joint venture with Yue Yuen to focus on the global athletic apparel market, will float an IPO in efforts to raise approximately HK $680 million (US $72.2 million) to help fund n
Hi-Tec Re-Branding is Right on Track…
Hi-Tec Sports has brought former Ecco Global Marketing Director, Tony Linfor on board as their own Group Marketing Director. The move is the latest step in Hi-Tec’s global re-branding effort that has been met with much success in both Europe and in the U
K2 Closes Marmot and Funding Deals…
K2 Inc. has closed its previously announced acquisition of Marmot Mountain Ltd., which was valued at approximately $84 million plus the assumption of debt estimated to be in the $20 million to $24 million range…
Danner Lands Another Military Deal…
LaCrosse Footwear has taken a military order for $5.0 million for its Desert Acadia boot under the Danner brand. This is the second large military order the company has received in the last year. The last order, placed in December, totaled $4.9 million
