Cybex Refinances Credit Facility
Cybex International, Inc. has successfully refinanced in full its prior credit facility. Cybex' new credit arrangements include a $19,000,000 working capital and term loan facility from CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc. and a $11,000,000 mortgage loan
NRF Asks Senate to Stay Out of Overtime Fight
The National Retail Federation has asked the Senate to reject an amendment that would block the Department of Labor from implementing a proposed update to 50-year-old Fair Labor Standards Act rules on overtime. NRF said it would count the amendment, expec
Amerex Promotes Alvarez-Mitchell to Vice President
Amerex Group, Inc. has announced that the current Director of Marketing and Creative Services, Monica Alvarez-Mitchell, has been promoted to vice president, overseeing design and implementation of the company's brands. Prior to joining Amerex, Ms. A
Sportcraft Adds Sales and Marketing Managers
Jim McGeehan has joined Sportcraft as Regional Sales Manager of the Western U.S. region. Jim previously held the position of Director of International Sales for And-1.
Jeff Stack has joined Sportcraft as Marketing Manager for New Business Development. Je
NSGA: CPI for Sporting Goods Improves in June
The National Sporting Goods Association is reporting that the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the Sporting Goods CPI Index at 100.7 for June, down 0.2% versus the June 2002 index. The association's research group said the
Luxottica Says Sales of Oakley Product Flat at Sunglass Hut
Luxottica Group S.p.A. issued a clarification regarding its business with Oakley. The release was in response to inquiries by members of the financial community related to Oakley's second quarter financial report that indicated that sales to Sunglas
Vans Fiscal Q4 andYear Sales Flat; Racks Up $29 Million Loss for Year
Vans, Inc. announced net sales for the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2003 were flat at $63.3 million, with gains at company-owned retail stores masking a 12% decline in the U.S. wholesale business. The net loss from continuing operations, including a $10.
Callaway Q2 Net Income Down 8.1% on 4.1% Sales Decline
Callaway Golf reported net sales for the second quarter declined 4.1% to $242.1 million, with foreign currency exchange rates favorably impacting net sales by approximately $7.5 million. Net income was down 8.1% to $34.1 million, versus $37.1 million for
Taylor Made-adidas Golf and Pixl Resolve Litigation
Taylor Made-adidas Golf Company and Pixl Golf Company have confirmed that the two organizations have been involved recently in litigation that “has been resolved to the mutual satisfaction of both parties”. Both Taylor Made-adidas and Pixl are prohibited
Gotcha Emerges From Bankruptcy…
Gotcha is emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after filing for protection last August. The company currently owes creditors about $8.0 million, but plans to pay it off with 6-8% interest within 44 months…
Nautilus Appoints New CEO; Cook Retains Board Chair
The Nautilus Group, Inc. announced that Gregg Hammann has joined Nautilus as President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Brian Cook, current Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, will continue with the company as Chairman…
Stride Rite Making Exec Moves…
Rick Thornton has been named president and COO of the Stride Rite Corporation, with full general management responsibility for Keds, Sperry Top-Sider, Stride Rite Children's Group, Tommy Hilfiger Footwear, International and Sourcing. David Chamberla
NSGA: Department Stores Gain Share in Fitness Equipment
Sears and other department stores like the retailing giant continue to increase their dominance in the home fitness equipment market. Based on an NSGA analysis of consumer purchases of three major types of exercise equipment – treadmills, exercise bikes a
adidas to Deliver 2003 Numbers Despite Weaker U.S. Business…
adidas-Salomon will need to rely on stronger than expected sales and margin growth in Europe and solid sales growth in Asia to achieve its projected 5% currency-neutral sales growth and 10% to 15% earnings growth for the year…
NSGA: Bike Imports Fall in Q1, But Specialty Sales Up in May
Bicycle imports fell to 3.5 million units in the first quarter of 2003, 13% fewer than in the same quarter last year, according to U.S. Department of Commerce data.
Most categories showed significant declines. The only category that showed an increase wa
