Tamarack Postpones Opening
Tamarack Resort, the $1.5 billion new ski area in the Idaho Rockies, has postponed Alpine Skiing due to commence this winter until 2004/5. Tamarack was one of two new ski areas due to open this winter, along side Moonlight Basin in Montana.
Ingersoll-Rand Appoints New Kryptonite Business Development Director
Kryptonite, announced that Steve Down has been appointed by Ingersoll-Rand to
launch a dramatic growth initiative for the Kryptonite business unit. In
his role as Director, Business Development, Portable Security, Down reports
directly to John Evans, Vic
Gottschalks CFO Resigns
Gottschalks Inc. announced that the company's Chief Financial Officer, Michael Geele, has resigned to pursue other opportunities. Kevin Bradshaw, the company's Vice President of Finance, will take over all related financial responsibilities unt
REI Opens New SF Store
Recreational Equipment Inc. opened a store at 840 Brannan Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood. The 37,000 square-foot store is REI's first in San Francisco and eighth in the Bay Area…
Bauer Nike Hockey Closes Factories With Canadian Re-organization
Bauer Nike Hockey stated that in response to continued competitive market pressures, it is realigning its Canadian operations to concentrate resources on industry-leading research and development, elite athlete product development and customization…
Phoenix Footwear Acquires Royal Robbins
Phoenix Footwear Group announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Robbins, Inc., an established casual and outdoor apparel brand based in California. The acquisition will mark Phoenix Footwear's entry into the men's and
Track N’ Trail Opens New Store
High-performance footwear retailer Track 'n Trail announced the opening of its store in Peoria, located at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie. The grand opening celebration began Oct. 2…
Delta Completes Soffe Acquisition
Delta Apparel, Inc. has completed the previously announced acquisition of all of the outstanding capital stock of M. J. Soffe Co.Delta Apparel has also entered into $78.5 million aggregate revolving credit facilities with Congress Financial…
SSG Appoints New President and Director
Sport Supply Group announced the appointment of Geoffrey P. Jurick as President, replacing John Walker who resigned as President and Director. He also serves as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Emerson Radio Corp. Emerson owns 54% of Sp
Coastcast Reports Optimistic Outlook and Termination of Search for Buyer
Coastcast Corporation reported its optimistic outlook and termination of marketing of the company for sale. The offer to take the company private by the chairman/CEO and another director has been been withdrawn and other acquisition proposals were determ
Penguin Taps Foot Locker Vet to Run Sales
Penguin Brands announced that Ted Roberto will be joining the company as National Sales Manager, effective November 1, 2003. Mr. Roberto has spent the last 28 years with Foot Locker, Inc. where he held various senior management positions in sales, produc
SGMA: Record Number of Schools Awarded Pep Grants
SGMA International is reporting good news for physical education coming out of Washington, D.C.! The U.S. Department of Education announced the recipients of the Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress (PEP) Program for school year 2003-2004. In
Prince Snags Best Web Site Award
The Web Marketing Association has recently named the revamped www.PrinceTennis.com as its ‘Best Sports Website’ WebAward winner. Prince, which recently launched the “Rule the Court” brand campaign, is the first t
CPSC Recalls ParkTool Floor Pump
4,000 ParkTool Professional Floor Pumps have been recalled in an announcement by the CPSC. It was stated that the pump could become over-pressurized “forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.”
Cold As Ice Renews Tricia Burns Contract
Cold As Ice has renewed its contract with Tricia Byrnes. Tricia will continue to be the champion representative for the Cold As Ice brand and all it stands for in the women’s marketplace. “ We love working with Tricia and have enjoyed our relationship wit
