Smith Optics Seeks Help on Goggle Round Up
Smith Sport Optics Inc. has reported that the 24,000 goggles stolen from a customs depot on the Canadian border
three years ago have finally resurfaced. Smith has been attempting to purchase the goggles from closeout distributors to get them off the mark
Search Is On For New Co-Sponsor of SoBe/Cannondale Team
Team director Matt Jewett is confident he'll be able to land a new sponsor for the SoBe/Cannondale mountain bike squad, following SoBe's decision earlier this week to not renew its sponsorship of the pro-am team for 2004. Started in 1999, the t
Wilson is Official Olympic Tennis Ball
Wilson will be the official tennis ball of the 2004 Olympic Games. The US Open Tournament Select tennis ball will be used in play for the eight day event August 15 – 22nd…
Pro Golf of America Gets Aggressive on Store Growth
Pro Golf of America is finding opportunities for growth in the golf retail sector by opening a record number of new stores this year. The company projects that it will lead the golf retail category with 15 new store owners in 2003. That growth is expect
Phoenix Footwear Doubles Q3 Net Income
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported net sales increased 15.6% to $11.0 million for the third quarter ended September 27, 2003 versus $9.5 million for the third quarter of 2002. The increase in net sales for the third quarter of 2003 is primarily a resul
Amerex Adds Margolis as VP Special Projects
Amerex Group Inchas announced that former consultant to the company, Hank Margolis, has joined the firm as Director of Special Projects. Mr. Margolis will be working closely with Amerex Group Vice Chairman, Ira Ganger…
Columbia Takes Home Earnie and Apex Awards
Columbia Sportswear Company received the 2003 Earnie Award presented by Earnshaw's Magazine for Best Design in Boys Outerwear. The award ceremony occurred at the Copacabana in New York City. In addition to receiving its second Earnie Award, Columbi
Deckers Swings to Q3 Profit on 40% Sales Gain
Deckers Outdoor Corporation reported net sales for the third quarter increased 40.4% to a record $24.9 million compared to $17.7 million in the same period last year. Net earnings for the quarter were $481,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to a ne
OR Named One of The Fastest Growing Tradeshows
Outdoor Retailer has been named by Tradeshow Week (TSW) as one of the 50 fastest growing tradeshows in North America in recognition of its net square footage growth from 2000-2002…
Oakley Q3 Net Income Up 10.3% on 9.9% Sales Gain
Oakley, Inc. announced net sales for the quarter increased 9.9% to a third quarter record $145.0 million, compared with last year's third quarter net sales of $131.9 million. Net income for the third quarter totaled $13.5 million, or $0.20 per dilute
SBI Appoints VP Global Tax and Corporate Finance
Sport Brands International, which recently purchased Fila and all its subsidiaries worldwide, has named Christopher Blumhard as Vice President Global Tax & Corporate Finance for the company. In his new role, Mr. Blumhard will be responsible for the compan
Burlington Creditors Approve Restructuring Plan; Senior Management Ousted
WL Ross & Co. LLC announced that creditors had voted overwhelmingly in favor of its purchase of Burlington Industries upon its reemergence from Chapter 11 reorganization now targeted for November 10, subject to prior Bankruptcy Court approval and named a
Trango Triples Sales Force
The number of reps for Great Trango Holdings brands has nearly tripled since June 1 as the company closes in on its goal to add more man and woman-power to its sales efforts…
TJX to Buy Bob’s Stores Out of Bankruptcy
The TJX Companies, Inc. announced that it signed an agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Bob's Stores. Bob's Stores and its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. TJX expect
Rawlings Saves K2, Inc from Q3 Sales Decline
K2 Inc. reported net sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003 increased 12.1% to $168.0 million from $149.8 million in the 2002 third quarter. Rawlings generated net sales of $20.2 million in Q3 that were not part of the numbers last year. T
