MountainSmith Partners With US Bobsled
Mountainsmith is partnering with the United States Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (USBSF) to become their official backpack and luggage supplier. The three-year agreement is effective immediately and will continue through the 2006 winter Olympics. Greg Th
Honey Stinger Joins Subaru XC Ski Team
En-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, have entered into a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Subaru Factory Team. The company will continue its support of the elite Nordic ski racing team through 2005 as official bar and
Trek Hires New Brand Manager
Trek Bicycle announces the hiring of industry veteran Zapata “Zap” Espinoza, as Trek Bicycles’ Brand Manager. Espinoza, who most recently was Executive Editor at Mountain Bike Magazine for the past ten years said, “I am elated about the opportunity to le
Eastpak Wins Trademark Rights Case
In June 2003 VF Corporation established that a Dutch company, MCCS Trading (near Amsterdam), was selling EASTPAK backpacks originating from the US, on the Dutch market via its website, without VF Corporation's permission…
Asics Joins FESI Regular Membership
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) announced Asics has joined as a Regular Member. The number of sports manufacturers that have presently opted for a Regular Membership position within the European platform has grown to six, na
SIA Reports 17% Increase In Exhibitors
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reports today the SIA SnowSports Show is experiencing a 17% increase in total exhibitors over last season. The SIA.04 SnowSports Show, which is being held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, January 26-2
He’s Back…. Muller Signs On as PONY Advisor
PONY International has named Roberto Muller, the original founder of PONY, as Executive Advisor to PONY International, LLC. Mr. Muller is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of The Muller Group (“TMG”), a sports, media and product marketing co
PUMA to Sponsor Video Game Characters
PUMA announced a unique new partnership with Activision, Inc. Making a foray into the world of video games, PUMA has signed on to take part in the highly anticipated mission-based driving and action game, True Crime: Streets of L.A. As part of the relati
Aussie Apparel Group Changes Name to Bluetorch Inc.
Aussie Apparel Group Ltd. announced that it has changed its corporate name from Aussie Apparel Group Ltd. to Bluetorch Inc. in order to reflect the Company's new focus on the Bluetorch brand in the American marketplace. Effective Monday, November 3,
Collegiate Pacific Net Income Dips 3.5% on 25% Sales Increase
Collegiate Pacific reported revenues increased 25% to $6 milliono for its fiscal first quarter ended September 30.
Gross Margins rose 100 basis points, assisting a 50% gain in pre tax earnings to $444,400. Net Income declined 3.5% to $269,292, or 5 cents
NRF: Retail Execs More Optimistic in October
The latest NRF-BTM Executive Opinion Survey, a monthly index by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd. (BTM), shows the retail industry continued to gain momentum in October. The Retail Sector Performance Index (RSPI) f
Court Dismisses Nautilus Infringement Claims Against ICON
ICON Health and Fitness, Inc. announced the U.S. District Court Western District of Washington on Wedneesday dismissed the last vestiges of claims asserted by The Nautilus Group. The Court's ruling marked, for practical purposes, the end of Nautilus
Rocky Q3 Net Income Jumps 45% as Sales Increase 36%
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 increased 45.2% to
$3.5 million, or 77 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.4 million, or 52 cents per diluted share, a year ago. Net sales for Q3 in
Big 5 Swings to Q3 GAAP Profit on 3.3% Comp Increase; Company Ups Guidance
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported net sales for the fiscal 2003 third quarter ended on September 28, 2003 increased 7.2% to $183.3 million from $170.9 million in the third quarter of 2002. Same store sales increased 3.3% versus the yer-ago period
West Marine October Comps Increase 2.3%
West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the four weeks ended October 25, 2003 were $36.7 million, a 27.4% increase from net sales of $28.9 million for the same period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the four weeks ended October 25, 2003 i
