SGB Update

Aldila JV Company To Sell Assets

Aldila, Inc. announced Wednesday that Carbon Fiber Technology LLC (“CFT”), a joint venture limited liability company owned by it and its joint venture partner, has signed a non-binding letter of interest to sell selected assets, including property, plant,

Vans Sees Fiscal Q1 Earnings Beating Forecast

Vans, Inc. said it expects diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 to be approximately $0.15 to $0.18 above its previous guidance of $0.58 for the base business (excluding skateparks expected to be closed

MacGregor Golf Re-Acquires Japan Subsidiary

Suntory Ltd. said Wednesday it will sell all of its shares in its subsidiary MacGregor Golf Japan Ltd. to U.S.-based MacGregor Golf Co. before the end of the month. The terms of the deal were not released.

Noland Appointed CFO for Fila USA

Fila USA CEO Tom O'Riordan has appointed Fila USA Vice President – Controller Sharon Noland to Chief Financial Officer. In her new role, Mrs. Noland will assume responsibility for all financial areas including Tax, Financial Planning and Reporting,

Wilson Makes Sales Territory Changes

Wilson Racquet Sports announced that Chris Merrill, a Wilson rep for five years in Atlanta is moving back to the Los Angeles area to take over the territory left by Chris Hefter. Taking Merrill’s place is Jim Haneklau. Haneklau has been in the industry f

Callaway Promotes Hutin to President/COO

Callaway Golf Company has promoted Patrice Hutin to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Hutin, who previously was the Company's Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Advertising, will report to Cal

Bon-Ton Acquires Elder-Beerman for $8/Share

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement providing for The Bon-Ton's acquisition of The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. at a price of $8.00 per share in cash…

Canari Grows Under New Ownership and New Faces…

Canari Cycle Wear, which enjoyed solid results in 2003 under the direction of new ownership, is entering 2004 with new styles and concepts that promise to continue the company's momentum into the new season. Canari The cyclewear manufacturer will in

Deckers Signs Two Licensing Agreements…

Deckers Outdoor Corporation announced that it has signed two separate license agreements for men's sportswear and headwear for the United States…

Suunto and Microsoft Team Up…

Suunto announced a partnership with Microsoft to develop and market a line of Smart Personal Objects Technology (SPOT)-enabled sports wristops. The new Suunto n-series, developed by Suunto in cooperation with Microsoft, will be the first of an entirely n

Brunswick Corp. Reaffirms Q3, Year Guidance

Brunswick Corporation senior management, in a meeting with envestors on Tuesday, reviewed the company's strategic objectives and growth prospects and confirmed the company's previously announced earnings estimates for the third quarter of 2003 a

Nautilus Now Featured in Amazon Sporting Goods Store

The Nautilus Group, Inc. announced that the Nautilus Group's line of branded fitness products will be available in Amazon.com's new Sporting Goods store. Amazon.com's Sporting Goods store will feature all Nautilus, Schwinn Fitness, StairMa

NRF Projects 5.7% Holiday Sales Growth

Citing “several strong months of retail sales growth”, the National Retail Federation said total holiday retail sales are projected to grow by 5.7% over last holiday, bringing holiday spending to $217.4 bn. The increase would be twice the rate of growth

SGMA Sees Decline in Japan Sports Retail Market

The Japanese like to play golf, go fishing, and enjoy the great outdoors. At least, that's where they are spending their discretionary money. That's the underlying theme of recent statistics released to SGMA International by the Association of

Avendra Group to Feature Ping Apparel

The Ping Collection, an apparel brand designed and manufactured by Perry Ellis International Inc., will make available its spring 2004 line through selective Avendra golf shop operations…