Bauer Nike Hockey Closes Factories With Canadian Re-organization
Bauer Nike Hockey stated that in response to continued competitive market pressures, it is realigning its Canadian operations to concentrate resources on industry-leading research and development, elite athlete product development and customization…
Phoenix Footwear Acquires Royal Robbins
Phoenix Footwear Group announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Robbins, Inc., an established casual and outdoor apparel brand based in California. The acquisition will mark Phoenix Footwear's entry into the men's and
Track N’ Trail Opens New Store
High-performance footwear retailer Track 'n Trail announced the opening of its store in Peoria, located at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie. The grand opening celebration began Oct. 2…
Delta Completes Soffe Acquisition
Delta Apparel, Inc. has completed the previously announced acquisition of all of the outstanding capital stock of M. J. Soffe Co.Delta Apparel has also entered into $78.5 million aggregate revolving credit facilities with Congress Financial…
SSG Appoints New President and Director
Sport Supply Group announced the appointment of Geoffrey P. Jurick as President, replacing John Walker who resigned as President and Director. He also serves as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Emerson Radio Corp. Emerson owns 54% of Sp
Coastcast Reports Optimistic Outlook and Termination of Search for Buyer
Coastcast Corporation reported its optimistic outlook and termination of marketing of the company for sale. The offer to take the company private by the chairman/CEO and another director has been been withdrawn and other acquisition proposals were determ
Penguin Taps Foot Locker Vet to Run Sales
Penguin Brands announced that Ted Roberto will be joining the company as National Sales Manager, effective November 1, 2003. Mr. Roberto has spent the last 28 years with Foot Locker, Inc. where he held various senior management positions in sales, produc
SGMA: Record Number of Schools Awarded Pep Grants
SGMA International is reporting good news for physical education coming out of Washington, D.C.! The U.S. Department of Education announced the recipients of the Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress (PEP) Program for school year 2003-2004. In
Prince Snags Best Web Site Award
The Web Marketing Association has recently named the revamped www.PrinceTennis.com as its ‘Best Sports Website’ WebAward winner. Prince, which recently launched the “Rule the Court” brand campaign, is the first t
CPSC Recalls ParkTool Floor Pump
4,000 ParkTool Professional Floor Pumps have been recalled in an announcement by the CPSC. It was stated that the pump could become over-pressurized “forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.”
Cold As Ice Renews Tricia Burns Contract
Cold As Ice has renewed its contract with Tricia Byrnes. Tricia will continue to be the champion representative for the Cold As Ice brand and all it stands for in the women’s marketplace. “ We love working with Tricia and have enjoyed our relationship wit
OR/FFR Expands Marketing Team
Outdoor Retailer and Fly-Fishing Retailer recently announced two additions to their marketing and sales departments. Margie Staley will be OR Summer Market, Winter Market and Fly-Fishing Retailer World Trade Expo’s new Marketing Manager and Marisa Nicho
EKO Buys MRP
Eko Sport, Inc of Grand Junction, CO purchases Mountain Speed, Inc., the maker of Mountain Racing Products (MRP) of Portland, OR…
3M Poised For Growth
With several corporate initiatives gaining momentum, W. James McNerney, Jr., chairman of the board and chief executive officer, told investors today that 3M is poised for solid long-term growth. McNerney made the remarks at a meeting of institutional inve
The GoLite Breakaway Series
GoLite will introduce their new Breakaway Series to the bicycle industry at the upcoming Interbike trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 12th – 14th. The product line launch, which includes a full range of packs and apparel, is designed for the road
