Federal Court Blocks Import and Sales of Odyssey Putter Knock-Offs
Callaway Golf Company announced that a federal court in Florida has agreed to issue an order blocking a Florida golf club importer and retailer from importing and selling illegal copies of the Odyssey White Hot 2-Ball Putter. The order was issued on Decem
WHAM-O Acquires Rocky Mountain’s Inflatable Tube Business
WHAM-O, Inc. has acquired the inflatable tube activities from Washington-based Rocky Mountain, Inc., making WHAM-O the exclusive licensee for SEA-DOO(a) and SKI-DOO(a) inflatable water and snow tubes, towables, islands and pool products. Rocky Mountain&#
The Bon-Ton Announces CEO Succession Plan
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced Tim Grumbacher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., intends to step down as chief executive officer by mid-2004. This is consistent with the company's on-going succession planning proce
Amerex Names McVey Designer for Gerry Sportswear Group
Amerex Group Inc. announced that it has hired Kathleen McVey, noted performance apparel designer for its Gerry, Mambosok, and Bombshell brands. Ms. McVey joins Amerex Group from London Fog Industries where she was the senior designer for Moonstone Mounta
NSGA: Where You Live Influences What You Buy (and Sell)
An analysis of the regional demographics for products
surveyed in “The Sporting Goods Market in 2003,” published annually by the National Sporting Goods Association, shows that where you live clearly influences what you buy. “If you live in New England,
NSGA: Sporting Goods October CPI Turns Positive
The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the Sporting Goods CPI Index at 101.8 for October, up 0.3% versus the October 2002 index. This is the first time the Index has been positive in more than five years, since February 1998, to b
May Company November Comps Decline 1.7%
The May Department Stores Company reported preliminary net sales of $1.26 billion for the four-week period ended Nov. 29, 2003, a 0.2% increase from the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 1.7%. November store-for-store sales decre
Johnson Outdoors Appoints New Diving Head
Johnson Outdoors has appointed Joseph B. Stella to head its $78 million global diving business. As Group Vice President – Global Diving, Stella will be responsible for development and growth of the Company's well-known Scubapro and Uwatec brands worl
Garmont to Distribute Silvretta In NA
Garmont North America will be the North American distributor of Silvretta free-ride and ski mountaineering bindings starting January 2004. According to John Schweizer, president of Garmont North America, “Silvretta was looking for a strong partner to lau
New Sports Authority Beats Q3 EPS Estimates on 1.7% Comp Sales Gain
The Sports Authority, Inc. reported that third quarter comparable store sales for the combined company increased 1.7% from last year's combined company results. The net loss of $7.7 million, or $0.31 per share, includes the effect of after-tax, merg
Vans Opens European Flagship Store in London
Vans, Inc. announced that the company's European flagship store, located at 47 Carnaby Street in London, will open on December 6 in the popular Carnaby Street shopping district. The 3,500 square foot store will feature men's and women's foo
Epstein Surprises Industry with SBI Exit
Following the creation of Sport Brands International (SBI) in June of this year, and the purchase of Fila Worldwide, Inc., Jon Epstein is leaving the company effective December 1, 2003. Mr. Epstein cited personal reasons for his decision…
Goody’s Promotes Parneix to SVP/GMM for Women’s
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. has promoted Rosalind C. Parneix to Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager Women's. In this newly created position, Parneix will be responsible for overseeing the merchandise direction of Missy Sportswea
Kellwood Promotes Skinner to President and COO
Robert C. Skinner, Jr. has been appointed Kellwood president and chief operating officer, according to Hal J. Upbin, Kellwood chairman and CEO. Formerly, Skinner held the post of Kellwood corporate vice president with overall responsibility for the compa
Niemira Leaves BT-M For ICSC Research Post
The International Council of Shopping Centers has announced that Michael P. Niemira will be joining ICSC as Chief Economist and Director of Research, effective Monday, December 15, 2003. Most recently, Mr. Niemira was the Vice President and Senior Economi
