Russell Making Moves to Streamline Ops As it Attempts to Build Brands…
In its continuing efforts to morph itself from a manufacturing-based company into a marketing company, Russell Corporation made additional moves last week to bring in some horsepower to enable Jon Letzler to focus on building the brands that will be so cr
Rocky Puts on the Gloves in 2004…
Rocky Shoes & Boots needs to add Gloves to the company name as the addition of the Gates brand in the second quarter is already producing results for the company that has traditionally been more focused on the hunting and occupational end of the footwear
GSI Looking Beyond Sporting Goods…
GSI Commerce, the former Global Sports, Inc. and Global Sports Interactive, has apparently settled into a business model as it continues to grow revenues and narrow losses. Like its much larger competitor, Amazon.com, the business in its e-business for
Nautilus Looks to CV for Future Health…
Nautilus said it conducted a comprehensive marketing study to better understand its opportunities in the fitness market. The resulting report found that while the Direct channel has been very effective for the company, it only accounts for about 20% of t
As ICON Wins Another Round…
In other news, a U.S. District Court in Washington has dismissed a patent infringement case that Nautilus brought against ICON Health and Fitness for its CrossBow product. Nautilus is expected to appeal the ruling. The current ruling clears ICON of any
Consumers Ain’t That Clueless…
In a new study conducted by Knowledge Networks, it was reported that celebrity endorsements may not be worth all of the hype – especially the multi-million-dollar rising star endorsements we see coming out of the sporting goods industry…
Big 5 Smokin’ Despite the Fires…
Big 5 Sporting Goods saw positive comp store performances in each of the ten states they do business, with total same-store sales for the company gaining 3.3% for the third quarter ended September 28, the company’s 31st consecutive quarter for positive co
Asics Makes a Killing on Bill…
The yellow Onitsuka Tiger shoes worn by Uma Thurman in the movie Kill Bill are giving Asics quite a boost in the global marketplace. The company produced a limited edition of these shoes, making only 3,400 pairs. The Japanese allotment sold out in less th
Amer Sees FX Rate Downside and Tougher Golf Business, But Precor Helps…
Amer Group PLC would have seen declines across the board again this quarter had it not been for the inclusion of $48.2 million in Precor sales and $23.0 million, or €20.5 million, from a favorable U.S. patent litigation case involving Precor and Brunswick
U.S. Customs Looks For Container Help…
The U.S. Customs Service is asking importers to volunteer for a new program that is expected to boost national security and expedite Customs procedures. The program calls for shipping companies, manufacturing firms and importers to upgrade their locks and
VF Stops Illegal E.U. Eastpak Imports…
VF Corp has tracked down the source of some illegal EASTPAK backpacks coming into the E.U. It appears that MCCS Trading of Holland, has been distributing backpacks that originated in the U.S. to Dutch customers via their website…
LaCrosse Q3 EPS Up 148% on Improving Retail Channel Sales
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported consolidated net income results for the third quarter increased to $2.1 million, or $0.36 per share, compared to consolidated net income of $0.9 million, or $0.15 per share in the year-ago period. Consolidated net sales
Perry Ellis International Acquires Redsand Trademarks
Perry Ellis International Inc. has acquired the Redsand trademarks, a deal that will expand Redsand's sourcing and marketing capacity while opening a new channel of distribution for Perry Ellis. Redsand is a premium
action sports brand based in San D
Chick, Knight and Turner Elected to Hall of Fame
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame will open its
doors to James M. Chick, Chick's Sporting Goods; Phil Knight, NIKE, Inc.; and Jerome A. Turner, American Sporting Goods next year at induction ceremonies to be conducted at the 40th Annual NSGA M
Grabber Appoints Two New Account Executives
GRABBER Performance Group (GPG), exclusive distributor of GRABBER MYCOAL Warmers, has added two new account executives to its sales force. A.J. Stanley joins GPG as Western Region Account Executive, while Ryan Johnson joins the team as Eastern Region Acc
