Huffy Renews Endorsement Deal with Kidd
New Jersey Nets All-Star Guard Jason Kidd recently signed a two-year extension on his endorsement deal with Huffy Sports, a longtime NBA licensee and world-renowned sporting goods company…
2003 Sports Products of the Year Announced
The heat is on for the top contenders competing for the best sports product of the year. Sports Edge Magazine announced the six finalists that are vying for the 6th Annual Sports Product of the Year Award, sponsored by eBay Sports.
Leatherman Appoints National Account Executive
Kevin Kebodeaux has joined Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. as
National Accounts Executive. He will be responsible for working with national retailers in the sporting goods and general merchandise categories…
Black Diamond Named Maser U.S. Distributor
Black Diamond Sportswear announced that it has been chosen as the new distributor for Maser products in the United States…
Pacific Trail Signs Watch License Deal
Pacific Trail® Inc. has signed a three-year license agreement with Genender International, Inc. to design, develop and market a collection of Pacific Trail branded timepieces…
Addleman-Kirsch to Rep Grandoe in Rockies
The Grandoe Corporation has announced the appointment of Addleman-Kirsch, Inc. to represent The companies collection of Grandoe Ski gloves and StickIt snowboard Gloves for the territory of NM, WY, CO, UT, and NE…
Jack Smith to Consult for Contact Sports
Contact Sports, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alfa International Corp., today announced that it has signed a two year consulting agreement with Jack A. Smith, founder and former C.E.O. of The Sports Authority (TSA)…
Fortune Acushnet Division Sees 2002 Sales Up 6.5%
Fortune Brands, Inc. reported record results for the fourth quarter and full year 2002. FO deployed successful strategic initiatives, generating share gains for home and golf brands. The company's top-selling brands, including Moen, Titleist, Jim Bea
Appeals Courts Affirms Oakley Case Against LUX
The U.S. Court of Appeals order restrains and enjoins Luxottica Group, Sunglass Hut International, LensCrafters Inc. and Ray Ban Sun Optics Inc. from making, importing, selling or offering to sell any products in the United States with Emerald (green) or
Swiss Army Brands Takes Back Apparel License
Swiss Army Brands, Inc. announced Monday that it plans to operate its Victorinox Apparel business as an in-house division and is ending its licensing agreement with Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation, the current licensee for the Victorinox Appare
Russell Focuses on Female Consumers, Athletes
Looking to new ways to grow, Russell has turned its attention to women, whose presence in the world of professional and collegiate sports is growing. Women also are playing leisure sports more…
Dick’s SG and Under Armour Snag KSA Industry Awards for Excellence
Kurt Salmon Associates' (KSA's) annual sporting goods industry awards will be awarded to Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. and Under Armour Performance Apparel this year. The annuanl awards were presented at the SGMA Super Show this week in Las
GolfGear Hires Holiday to Run Sales and Marketing
Chris Holiday, previously senior vice president of U.S. sales for Callaway Golf, has joined GolfGear International as senior vice president of sales and marketing…
K2 Promotes Marcovitch to Run Division
K2 Inc. announced that Robert Marcovitch has been promoted to President of its Ski, Snowboard, Skate, and Bike Division. The division is based on Vashon Island, Washington…
Kmart Promotes Day to CEO
Kmart Corporation announced that President Julian C. Day has been named to the additional post of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately…
