AFIRM Inaugural Fitness Tour Sees Healthy Attendance
Last week's inaugural AFIRM Fitness Showcase Tour (February 3-4; Sheraton Gateway Hotel; Atlanta, GA) saw a healthy number of attendees, according to the organizers…
Bushnell Taps Arnhold as PR Manager
Bushnell has hired Paul Arnhold as its new Public Relations Manager in the Marketing Department, effective Jan. 28, 2011…
Edwin Watts Think Golf It’s Friday! Tour
Edwin Watts Golf Shops launched the 2011 TGIF(Think Golf It's Friday!)TOUR, a schedule of 60 weekend events to encourage golf participation. The tour new product testing, performance fitting, par 3 challenges, and more…
Russell Athletic Coach of the Year Announced
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee has announced Lance Pogue, South Panola High School, Batesville, Miss., as the 2011 Russell Athletic National Coach of the Year…
Defender Mouthguards Debuts Concussion Awareness Program
Defender Mouthguard Laboratories announced the launch of Defender C.A.M.P., Concussion Awareness & Management Program. This is the first program of its kind offered by any company in the field of Sports Safety and Equipment, which provides complimentary
Black Diamond’s Pro Forma Sales for FY2010 Reach $125 Million
Black Diamond, Inc. expects sales for the fourth quarter of approximately $34 million and full-year pro forma sales of approximately $125 million, according to preliminary estimates it released late Monday. The company also disclosed that it is targeting
Half of Retail Sectors Have Yet to Reach 2006-07 Peaks
Retailing sectors that grew sales in the retail year ended Jan. 31 outnumbered those that were down by a ratio of three to one, according to the latest report from MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse. However, even among those which were up for the year, ab
Reef Names Marketing Director
Reef appointed PJ Connell, currently Reef men's senior strategic marketing manager, as director of marketing for Reef globally…
Miura Golf Names VP, U.S. Distribution
Japanese golf-club manufacturer Miura Golf has named Charlie Gerber vice president, U.S. distribution…
Study: Outdoor Exercise Healthier than Gym Workouts
According to a study from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, exercise in natural environments was linked to greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement…
NRF Reshuffles Senior Management
The National Retail Federation reshuffled its senior management ranks in a reorganization meant to achieve new priorities outlined in a strategic plan recently approved by its board of directors…
Dana Davis Acquires Summit Hut; Baker to Assist in Transition
David Baker, founder of Summit Hut Ltd., has sold the landmark Tucson outdoor retailer to long-time key employee and SGB 40 Under 40 honoree Dana Davis. Baker will stay on as an employee to guide Davis through the transition over the next 18 months…
Johnson Outdoors Cuts Q1 Loss on 12% Revenue Gain
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported a 12% increase in sales during the first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31. The company cut its loss by nearly half on the strength of higher volume, improved operating efficiency and sustained cost reductions, the company's
Stage Stores Raises Q4 Guidance on Strong January Comps
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the four week period ended Jan. 29 increased 7.6% to $72 million from $67 million in the prior year period. Comparable store sales increased 5.1%…
Bon-Ton’s January Comps Inch Up 0.3%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.'s comparable store sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, increased 0.3%. Total sales of $180.1 million for the four weeks were even with the prior year period…
