Perry Ellis Signs Licensee for Ping Socks
Perry Ellis International Inc. and Sockyard Corp. have entered into a licensing agreement for the manufacture of PING Collection hosiery…
Callaway Ponies Up to Help Fire Relief
Callaway Golf Company and its employees are working to help the San Diego County community rebuild from the devastation caused by the wildfires burning in and around the area. Today, the Callaway Golf Company Foundation committed to sending a $50,000 cash
American Skiing Co. Sees Improvements
American Skiing Company announced its financial results for the 2003 fiscal year and fourth quarter ended July 27, 2003. The Company reported that its fiscal 2003 resort operating results were favorably impacted by effective targeted marketing and cost co
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
Puma Q3 Report Reveals Slowing U.S. Backlog
Puma AG reported that consolidated sales for the 2003 third quarter increased by 37.8%, or 43.5% currency-neutral, to €402.3 million ($453.3 million) from €292 million ($287.3 million. In Europe, Q3 sales increased 27.7% to €282.2 million ($317.9 million
