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New Archery Taps Arview as VP Sales/Marketing
New Archery Products announces the hiring of Brady Arview as their new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Over the last 10 years, Arview has held various management level sales and marketing positions with some of the most highly recognized brands wit
O’Neill Group Appoints New CEO
Jan Valdmaa has been appointed chief executive officer of the O'Neill Group, the surf, snow and lifestyle brand that was originally founded in Northern California in 1952. Valdmaa will replace interim CEO Tom Heidman…
Maturing Performance Apparel Sees Gains Moderate
Performance apparel has been the darling of the sporting goods apparel business over the last few years, netting strong double-digit gains that have masked weakness in many other areas of the apparel market. The categories that make up the performance se
Soffe Parent Swings to Profit in Fiscal Q3 on Strong Activewear Gains
Delta Apparel saw considerable strength in its Activewear segment in its fiscal third quarter ended March 28, driven by higher sales of full-package products in its FunTees business. The gains in the Activewear segment, which also includes the Delta bran
Wilson, NCAA Donate 13,000 Uniforms to Youth
During the most recent Final Four basketball championship games, Wilson and the NCAA partnered to donate 13,000 brand new uniforms to a wide array of youth organizations, church leagues and school programs in Detroit and St. Louis. Working closely with co
Adams Golf CFO to Exit; Company Names Interim
Adams Golf is reporting that Chief Financial Officer Eric Logan has resigned from the company, effective April 30, 2009. He is leaving to become Chief Financial Officer of Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited, L.P., which owns and manages approximately 80 golf
Hyde Joins Cerf Bros. Bag as VP of Sales
Cerf Brothers Bag Company, a 94-year-old manufacturer of packs, luggage and bags for the outdoor industry, has named industry veteran Ron Hyde as vice president of sales, said Brian Spanel, chief executive officer…
Cutter and Buck Impacted by Weak U.S. Market
New Wave Group, based in Stockholm, Sweden, said sales of its Sports and Leisure division, which includes Cutter & Buck and Craft, were virtually flat at MSEK 413 million ($50.5 million) from MSEK 411 million ($50.2 million) a year ago. But profit on EBIT
Accell Group Reports Increased Bicycle Sales in 2009
Accell Group N.V. said its turnover and profit in the first months of 2009 increased, compared with the same period of 2008. After a long winter, mid-March saw a good start in bicycle sales. In addition to increased bicycle sales, Accell Group also noted
Sports Direct Reiterates Guidance
Sports Direct International said despite the tough conditions, it remains confident of achieving underlying EBITDA of £135 million ($197 million.) The largest U.K. sporting-goods retailer said sales in the last six weeks were “higher than expected” gains,
Steve Madden Raises Full Year 2009 Guidance
Steve Madden expects net sales for the first quarter 2009 to be between $106 million and $107 million. This compares to net sales of $100.5 million for the first quarter of 2008. EPS for the first quarter of 2009 is expected to be in the range of 35 cents
Deckers Ups Revenue Outlook on Strong UGG Performance
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said net sales increased 37.6% to $134.2 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, versus $97.5 million last year. Diluted EPS increased 8.1% to 93 cents compared to 86 cents a year ago, domestic sales increased 29.6%
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. Elects Two New Board Members
On April 20, 2009, Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. expanded its Board of Directors to 12 members to make room for newly-elected Jerry M. Comstock, Jr. and Scott Galloway…
Gander’s Q4 Benefits from Ammo/Gun Sales; Sees Boost from Revived Direct Segment
Gander Mountain Co. reported fourth-quarter revenues increased 5.2% to $334.1 million from $317.6 million a year ago. Net earnings more than doubled to $13 million, or 54 cents a share, from $5.8 million, or 25 cents, a year ago. Retail segment sales for
Top 50 Tennis Centers Recognized
The “Top 50 Tennis Welcome Centers of 2008” were recognized by the Tennis Industry Association, U.S. Tennis Association and the trade magazine Racquet Sports Industry. The tennis facilities honored all exhibited excellent participation figures involving n
