Margins Help Adams Golf Pare Q3 Loss…
The combination of rising sales and improved efficiencies had an obvious impact on the bottom line at Adams Golf, with the company posting a narrowing its Q3 loss to $343,000 from a loss of $4.3 million in the year-ago period. Total net sales increased 3
Lower GM Hurts Golfsmith Q3 Profits…
Golfsmith International saw net income for the third quarter fall 70.6% to $1.1 million from $3.4 million in the year-ago period. Net income from U.S. operations contributed 85.3% of total earnings, while Canada operations contributed 10.4% and Europe pro
Warnaco Looks for More from Speedo…
Speedo parent Warnaco said that the company’s swimwear group always runs losses in the third quarter since the company sees just 10% of its total year revenues for the division in Q3. But the operating loss widened for the period to $8.6 million from $3.
Can Everlast Expect to Ride Bling Bling to Better Results?
Everlast Worldwide is putting its name on everything these days — with a new jewelry line and a new fragrance the latest additions — in an attempt to bolster licensing revenues even as product sales continue to fall. Third quarter net sales for the com
True Temper Taps New Markets for Improved Q3…
True Temper Sports rode increased sales numbers to better margins and income for Q3. The company reported a 12.1% increase in net sales, rising to $24.7 million from $22.0 million…
New Balance Talks on China Strategy…
In an exclusive interview with Sports Executive Weekly, New Balance Athletic Shoe president Jim Tompkins threw water on a Chinese newspaper report that suggested that New Balance would open 70 stores in China by the end of next year.
Liz Goes Urban with Enyce Acquisition…
Sport Brands International continued with its focused approach last week as the new parent company of Fila announced it had agreed sell Enyce and its sister brand, Lady Enyce, to Liz Claiborne, Inc. for approximately $114 million, including the retirement
Gildan Moves into Georgia; Major Investor Divests Over Labor Issues…
In its ongoing battle with Russell Corporation in the Artwear/Careerwear category, Gildan Activewear Inc. has formed a 50-50 joint venture with Frontier Spinning Mills Inc. to acquire the assets of a yarn-spinning facility in Cedartown, GA for $12.5 milli
Krueger to Run CAT Footwear Business for Wolverine
Wolverine World Wide announced that Blake W. Krueger, the Company's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, will assume responsibility for the global CAT Footwear business. In this new capacity, Krueger will continue to report directly to Timo
Atlas Expands Winter Women’s Workshops
Atlas Snow-Shoe Company expands its Explore Winter Women's Workshops this season to include more venues nationwide. Presented by world-renowned adventure athlete Cathy Sassin, each indoor Explore Winter workshop will teach women everything they need
Zeal Optics Named Top 100 Utah Grawth Companies
Zeal Optics, along with 100+ other Utah based businesses, were honored with an award as one of Utah’s “fastest growing companies” designation by the 2003 Utah 100 Program. The awards ceremonies were held at a luncheon that filled the entire banquet room o
SRAM Wins Court Ruling In Germany
On November 13, 2003, the Munich District Court set aside Shimano's preliminary injunction against SRAM's X-series trigger shifters. This was done through a standard opposition brought by SRAM. Shimano's action now stands overturned and any
Life Link Adds New Link
Life-Link, the leading manufacturer of backcountry travel gear, is proud to announce that world-renowned professional snowboarder, Travis Rice has signed with the company to promote its Avalanche Safety Gear and to help form Life-Link's New Avalanche
Tecnica Names New Outdoor Footwear Head
Tecnica USA has named Carlo Lingiardi to the position of vice president, division manager of its U.S. outdoor footwear division. Lingiardi joins Tecnica after serving as vice president of sales and operations at GEOX USA Inc., a footwear company based in
Obermeyer Receives Ski Dazzle Award
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of ski and snowboard enthusiast’s largest consumer show, Ski Dazzle. To commemorate the anniversary, Obermeyer President and Snowsport Industries America Board Member Bill Post will present an award on behalf of SIA, h
