What’s in a Name? Plenty…
Callaway Golf is sending more dollars right to the bottom line after inking two new licensing agreements last week, one for travel golf bags with TRG accessories and one for timepieces with Fossil. The baggage line will hit retailers in time for the holi
Pro WikMax Maker Files For Chapter 11…
WSI Manufacturing, which markets Pro WikMax sports bras, compression shorts and T-shirts, has filed for bankruptcy after a decision in an Oklahoma court in a patent infringement lawsuit…
Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow…
Bauer Nike Hockey just can’t let go of their former Senior Skate Developer and Product Development Manager, Gaetan Champagne. Seems Champagne left BNH for Mission Hockey in mid July, but a New Hampshire court has just granted BNH a preliminary injunction
Deuter’s Continued Growth Brings About Changes
Deuter USA has undertaken a consolidation of their sales efforts and expansion of their customer service function. In addition to new staff, Deuter USA recently moved to a new office/warehouse space of over 3,000 sq. ft. which they hope will be adequate
Mammut Awards OBS Scholarship
Climb High, the U.S. distributor of Mammut, has announced the winner of the first annual Mammut Outdoor Appreciation Scholarship award. Liz Nehme, a junior at Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia will receive full tuition, round-trip airfare, and ful
Women’s Golf Unltd Files to Move to Pink Sheets
Due to the increased cost of complying with the many new regulatory, auditing and board requirements imposed by the Sarbanes-Oxley act, Women's Golf Unlimited, Inc. has filed Form 15, Certification & Notice of Termination of Registration, with the Se
GolfGear Executes Strategic Shift in Business
GolfGear International, Inc. has initiated a strategic new operational and marketing plan that will shift the way the company manufactures, markets and sells its golf clubs. Aggressive steps are being taken to reduce expenses and overhead, and, by the en
PUMA Taps Barrett for New Fashion Range
PUMA AG has appointed Neil Barrett as Creative Director for a new series of PUMA Collections that are expected to debut with delivery in late Spring 2004. The collection ranges from technical and lifestyle sportswear to high-end men's and women'
The Industry Says Goodbye To David Stone
David Stone, husband, devoted father, alpinist, backcountry skier, road biker, accomplished guitarist, and master of the dreaded British one-liner passed away Sept 23rd after a hard fought battle with stomach cancer. He is survived by his wife Lin, daught
Smith Optics Taps Specialized
Following three successful years as vice president of sales for Specialized USA, Blair Clark has accepted a
position as senior vice president of sales with Smith Optics, effective immediately. Clark will be responsible for the company’s global sales visio
Brunswick Names Lowe VP and Controller
Brunswick Corporation has named Alan L. Lowe the company's vice president and controller, replacing Peter G. Leemputte, who was recently promoted to senior vice president – chief financial officer. Lowe will report to Leemputte…
Amerex Calls In Earthbound and Debonair Creations
Amerex Group has entered into a strategic marketing agreement with Earthbound, LLC, a brand management and licensing organization. The agreement provides Amerex with the ability to develop and strengthen the visibility of its Weather Tamer proprietary br
Coastcast Chairman Won’t Acquire Company
Coastcast Corporation reported that the Chairman is no longer pursuing an acquisition of the company. The Board of Directors of the company have agreed that it is too expensive and not in the best interest of all the shareholders to continue as an SEC-re
Sport Haley Narrows Q4 Loss on Ben Hogan Strength
Sport-Haley reported net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter increased 13% to $5.9 million from net sales of approximately $5.2 million for the same quarter in the prior year. Net loss for Q4 was approximately ($146,000), an improvement of 66% compared w
Vans Q1 Better Than Expected; Net Income Up 145%
Vans announced net sales for the base business for the fiscal first quarter (excluding skateparks expected to be closed) increased 5.2% to $126.2 million, compared to $120.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. Net income for the base business in
