Cabela’s Launches Mobile Website
Cabela’s launched an optimized mobile website that will allow customers to easily search and purchase items when they visit www.cabelas.com on mobile devices, including the iPhone/iPod Touch, BlackBerry and Android…
QDMA to Present Annual Whitetail Report at SHOT
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) said it will bring the industry date on the health of our foundation at the Whitetail Report press conference, presented by Remington at the 2011 SHOT Show in Las Vegas…
Hanesbrands Honors Honduran Graduates
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Hanes and Champion, announced the awarding of high school diplomas to the first graduating class of employees in the company's continuing education program in Honduras…
Study: Road Sports Yield Over $50MM for Miami, Chicago and Atlanta
According to Temple University's Sports Industry Research Center, which analyzed the economic impact of US Road Sports' three largest races, three races generated more than $50 million in impact and created 549 jobs in Miami, Chicago and Atlanta
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer Picks Sales Director
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer Inc. hired Kristin Merriman as its new director of sales, effective immediately. Merriman comes to Haiku from the lifestyle and home decor brand, Serena and Lily with extensive experience in the gift, spa and salon, and electron
Sports Marketing Surveys Sold to Management
IFM Sports Marketing Surveys, based in the U.K., has sold its U.S. sporting goods research business Sports Marketing Surveys Inc, based in West Palm Beach, FL. The new ownership group is headed by Keith Storey, currently VP, according to Research magazine
Clinch Gear Partners with American Forces Network
Clinch Gear, the mixed martial arts apparel brand, and the American Forces Network announced a partnership to broadcast Clinch Gear Radio on AFN's “The Voice” weekly, beginning Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011…
Ryn USA becomes Novascarpa Group, Adds Two Brands
Ryn USA has changed its name to Novascarpa LLC and added the Chung Shi and Terox brands to its portfolio…
K-Swiss Launches Jillian Michael’s K-Swiss Tubes Jumpstart Challenge
K-Swiss announced a multi-media retail campaign in partnership with Lady Foot Locker to 'jumpstart' the New Year with America's Toughest Trainer, Jillian Michaels and K-Swiss Tubes training footwear…
December Retail Comp Sales Results Seen Mixed
The widespread sanguinity that followed a near-six percent jump in comps for fiscal November has all but faded as many industry chain stores turned in largely disappointing results for a much-anticipated December period…
Jetboil Appoints International Sales Manager
Jetboil Inc. further expands its team with the recent hiring of James Bartho as international sales manager. He previously worked for Pacific Outdoor Equipment…
Legendary Pittsburgh Sports Store Shutters Doors
Honus Wagner Sporting Goods, located on Forbes Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, is closing after 91 years in business, according to several reports…
Nike’s Endorsement Obligations Grow Following NFL Deal
Nike Inc., in its recent 10Q filing, said obligations under endorsement contracts have increased noticeably since it filed its 10K last May, apparently due to its new licensing agreement with the NFL. The contract, which gives its on-field uniform rights,
JJB Sports to Seek Additional Funding
Much maligned sporting goods retailer JJB Sports Plc may ask investors for as much as £50 million ($78.1 million) in additional funding after the company warned it would miss forecasts and possibly breach the terms of a previous loan, the Sunday Times sai
Anchor Blue to Close
Anchor Blue Inc., the Corona, CA-based denim retailer owned by Sun Capital Partners, has closed its corporate offices and is in the process of liquidating its stores…
