Outlast Acquires Frisby Assets
Outlast Technologies, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the remaining assets of Frisby Technologies, Inc. The acquired assets include various technology licenses, the “Thermasorb” TM, logo and website, the Frisby R&D library, product development data
Kerbis Resigns from The Sports Authority
The Sports Authority announced that Elliott Kerbis, President and Chief Merchandising Officer, has resigned from the Company to spend more time with his family. The Company will actively pursue a successor to Mr. Kerbis. In the interim, Doug Morton, Vice
TSA Q1 Earnings Off on Integration Costs; Comps Inch Up 0.3%
The Sports Authority reported that net income for the 2004 first quarter dipped 2.9% to $4.1 million, or 15 cents per diluted share, compared with a net income of $4.2 million 34 cents per diluted share last year. The results included merger integration c
Easton to Debut TV Ads During College World Series
As the best teams in college baseball compete for a spot in the College World Series in Omaha, Easton will debut a series of new commercials showcasing their new lineup of Stealth™ bats and cleated footwear. Three spots were created by The Ballpark, a fu
SGMA: U.S. Women Set Their Sights on the Gym
Many women are getting their inspiration from perspiration. According to SGMA International's recent analysis of the Superstudy® of Sports Participation (conducted by American Sports Data), millions of American women are focused on fitness – at home
Penguin Brands Acquires Nathan…
Penguin Brands is doing its part in the continued consolidation of the industry, closing a deal last week that sees the owner of the Penguin Shoe Care, Penguin Apparel Care, Sorbothane, and ProArc product lines acquire the assets of Nathan Performance. N
Chris Smith Joins Specialized as U.S. General Manager
Chris Smith will join Specialized Bicycles as General Manager of its USA Sales division. Chris comes from a solid background in specialty bicycle retail. In 1980, along with partner Clay Mankin, they opened Hickory Hill Bicycle Shop in Memphis TN and in
VF Corp. Makes Moves to Push Outdoor Business Forward…
Mike Egeck, currently President of The North Face, has been named President of Outdoor – North America for VF Corporation. Egeck will continue to have responsibility for The North Face brand and will add responsibility for the JanSport and Eastpak brands
Samuel C. Johnson Passes Away…
Samuel C. Johnson, the businessman, philanthropist and environmentalist known affectionately as “Sam,” died quietly at his home in Racine, Wisconsin, on May 22, 2004. An internationally respected business leader, Mr. Johnson believed “business should ser
NSGA Projects 2% Growth for Industry…
In the soon to be released report, The Sporting Goods Market in 2004, the NSGA is expecting 2% growth in the industry for 2004. Sporting goods sales, which have been relatively flat for the past three years, are projected to reach $46.6 billion, compared
Bill Birch Leaves Five Ten
Five Ten announced that Bill Birch, the company’s long time sales agent for the UK, will leave the company to pursue other interests and to spend more time with his family. Five Ten recognizes Bill’s outstanding job over the last ten years in helping to b
MLB Partners with Clear Channel and Finish Line
Major League Baseball Properties announced separate partnerships with Clear Channel Entertainment Properties and The Finish Line to launch the second season of the MLB Authentic Collection integrated marketing program “Access To The Show…”
BDE Wins Readers Digest Award
Black Diamond Equipment was highlighted recently in the May issue of Reader’s Digest as one of “America’s 100 Best New Discoveries.” Black Diamond’s Gemini headlamp was named “Best Flashlight” by the magazine, which reaches over 11 million readers each m
Confluence Watersports Receives Patent for Kayak Seating System
In 2001, the engineers at Confluence Watersports developed the Phase3 Outfitting seating system that gives boaters infinite adjustability to their seating position for a customized and comfortable seating system. Last week the US Patent Office issued a p
Foot Locker Comments Overshadow Q1 Results…
Some people just never seem to learn from their own past actions (or words).
Foot Locker, Inc. arguably gave up a year of potentially strong growth when it decided to “punish” Nike a year and a half ago, handing the urban fashion mall business to a the
