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The European Union has decided not to introduce a generalized...
The European Union has decided not to introduce a generalized ban on lead following a study on the advantages and drawbacks of using the metal in certain sports equipment such as fishing sinkers, ammunition and candlewicks. Denmark has a ban on lead sinkers since 2002. In the UK, lead shot ...
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Messe München has decided to switch the location of ISPO...
Messe München has decided to switch the location of ISPO China from Shanghai to Beijing for the next winter session of the fair, as the capital is closer to the country’s main ski and snowboard resorts, which are developing rapidly, stimulating new retail activity in the region. Many brands have ...
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The next Summer ISPO in Munich, which is set for...
The next Summer ISPO in Munich, which is set for July16-18, will feature a Triathlon Village in response to the expansion of the segment and its increased media coverage. Brands like Adelheid, Casall, Bogner Fire & Ice, Body Talk, Garmisch, Geox, Röhnisch, Seafolly and Sportalm have confirmed their participation its ...
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Volcom’s net income went up by 15 percent to $7,153,000...
Volcom’s net income went up by 15 percent to $7,153,000 in the 4th quarter ended Dec. 31 as sales jumped by 36 percent to $40,457,000. The gross margins grew by 100 basis points to 48.6 percent. Over the full year, net income grew by 19 percent to $29,337,000. Revenues rose ...
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Nearly 27,000 pairs of counterfeit Nike sports shoes and 510...
Nearly 27,000 pairs of counterfeit Nike sports shoes and 510 boxes of Nancy slippers have been seized by customs authorities in Malta from three containers that were destined for North Africa.
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Daiwa Seiko has reported a net income of ¥1.70 billion...
Daiwa Seiko has reported a net income of ¥1.70 billion (€12.4m-$14.7m) versus a net loss of ¥2.44 billion (€17.7m-$21.3m) for the nine months that ended on December 31. During that period, the Japanese fishing equipment and sporting goods company’s operating income rose by 8 percent to ¥3.55 billion (€25.8m-$30.6m). Total ...
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Cybex International’s net income for 2005 crashed by 98 percent...
Cybex International’s net income for 2005 crashed by 98 percent to $61,000 on an 11 percent sales increase to $114,646,000, as a result of litigation charges. The charges, which related to two patent infringement cases, cost the company $504,000 in the 4th quarter and $4,605,000 for the year. The company’s ...
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Kirk Richardson, a 27-year veteran of Nike who has headed...
Kirk Richardson, a 27-year veteran of Nike who has headed up its ACG division, will become president of Keen, the fast-growing American brand of outdoor footwear. He will replace Jim Van Dyne, who has decided that he does not want to move to Portland where the brand is going to ...
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Alpen, the big Japanese sporting goods retailer ranking 7th on...
Alpen, the big Japanese sporting goods retailer ranking 7th on the Sporting Goods Intelligence list of the world’s majors in the sector, is seeking approval for a listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. A total of 12 million shares would be offered, including 4 million being sold by current shareholders. ...
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CamelBak, the marketer of hydration systems, has acquired Southwest Motorsports...
CamelBak, the marketer of hydration systems, has acquired Southwest Motorsports Enterprises, a Phoenix-based maker of form fitting gloves for tactical and combat applications, for an undisclosed amount. Martina Hutchinson, who founded Southwest and serves as its president, will become Camelbak’s vice president in charge of protection products.
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Simon McIntyre, founder of the former Just Add Water chain...
Simon McIntyre, founder of the former Just Add Water chain of surf shops in the UK, has reportedly been appointed by Extreme Group as a full-time consultant to run its chain of 13 Ex Stores following the departure of its former managing director, Steve Hazell. McIntyre sold Just Add Water ...
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Adidas has launched a new football boot called the DB...
Adidas has launched a new football boot called the DB Warrior, named after David Beckham. The England and Real Madrid captain is believed to have already started wearing the synthetic boot. According to the British press, Beckham stopped wearing his previous Adidas shoes, made of kangaroo leather, after receiving a ...
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Juan Antonio Moreno has resigned as secretary general of Afydad,...
Juan Antonio Moreno has resigned as secretary general of Afydad, the Spanish sporting goods industry association, after 7 months in the job.
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W.L. Gore has again been named as “best employer” in...
W.L. Gore has again been named as “best employer” in Germany SGI Media, which publishes the SGI Magazine in the USA, is launching a 4-day conference and trade show in Austin, texas for Nov. 12-16, called The Running Event because of its focus on running.
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Baden Sports has filed a patent infringement suit against Molten...
Baden Sports has filed a patent infringement suit against Molten USA regarding its “dual cushion” basketballs February 28, 2006 Puma is sponsoring the Barcelona Marathon on March 26.
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Brunswick Corp. has reshuffled the management. Among other transfers, Peter...
Brunswick Corp. has reshuffled the management. Among other transfers, Peter B. Hamilton, recently appointed as president of Life Fitness, becomes president of the Brunswick Boat Group instead. John E. Stransky, president of Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, will replace him at the head of Life Fitness. Warren N. Hardie, who has ...
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Globe has hired Sage Group, based in Los Angeles, to...
Globe has hired Sage Group, based in Los Angeles, to help it carry out a detailed business review in order to examine all strategic options.
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Yet another buying group has been formed in the Spanish...
Yet another buying group has been formed in the Spanish sporting goods industry, called Sports Pacific Runner and representing 23 retailers headed up by Daniel Gamell.
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Bread & Butter has appointed Steven Vogel as commercial director...
Bread & Butter has appointed Steven Vogel as commercial director for its Street Culture segment, formerly called Streety Couture. The 26-year-old German worked in various skates shops in London before running those of Pepe Jeans in the city. He has been the editor of German magazine, Streetwear Today, since 2003. ...
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A private equity firm, Orchid Asia Group Management, has made...
A private equity firm, Orchid Asia Group Management, has made a $10 million investment in Sport100, a growing Chinese sporting goods retailer that runs 30 sports superstores in 10 cities.
