SGB Publishes 2009 Top 100 Retailers Report
The SGB Retail Top 100 list has had its years of change in the past – due mostly to mergers and acquisitions of late – but this year marks the exit of one iconic retailer in 2008 and another that saw its last entry in 2009. The turmoil of the last year h
Zappos and Amazon Sitting in a Tree
That was how Zappos.com founder and CEO Tony Hsieh described on his blog the relationship between the two companies after Amazon, Inc. — the Wal-Mart of e-commerce — reached an agreement to acquire Zappos.com, the wildly-successful online shoe merchant,
Crocs CEO Responds to Negative Media Reports
A story published in the Washington Post that raised questions about the company's health prompted Crocs' president and CEO John Duerden to publicly assure consumers and investors about Croc's viability…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Expanding in Oregon
The effort by Dick's Sporting Goods to expand its presence in the Northwest is moving rather rapidly, according to a number of published reports and former Joe’s Sports & Outdoors management attending the OR Summer Market…
DU Commends Congressional Leadership For Efforts To Protect Grasslands
Ducks Unlimited commends House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairmen Collin Peterson and Tom Harkin for their leadership to remove incentives from farm policy that encourage destruction of native grasslands, according to a release by the organization.
Reebok Hockey to Sponsor ECHL All-Star Game
The ECHL announced that Reebok Hockey will be the presenting sponsor for the 2010 ECHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition…
Outdoor Channel and Mossy Oak Renew Strategic Partnership
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Mossy Oak, creators of the Mossy Oak Brand Camouflage and producers of some of television’s most highly regarded hunting programs, including one of the top-rated shows
Conn Joins VF as President – VF Retail Licensed Brands
VF Corporation David Conn has been appointed President – VF Retail Licensed Brands, a new position within its subsidiary, VF Services, Inc. Conn, 41, will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities with key retailers under a licensed busine
Sport Haley Becomes Official Licensee of the LPGA
Sport Haley Inc. has been named an official licensee of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)…
RECALL: Sevylor Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors
Sevca, LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of Sevylor Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Renews EWGA Partnership
The TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company has renewed its ongoing relationship with the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association) as a supporting partner for the organization. The company provides the association with financial and in-kind support and parti
Bobby Grace Back Making Putters Again
The Bobby Grace Company announced that world-renowned putter designer Bobby Grace is back in the business of making the most innovative putters in the world…
Boathouse Sports Names Doug Tibbetts President/CEO
Boathouse Sports, a Philadelphia-based manufacturer of custom team athletic apparel, today announced the appointment of Douglas Tibbetts as the companies President and CEO…
Sport Supply Group Forecasts Record FY09 Profits; Sets EPS Guidance for 2010
Sport Supply Group said preliminary results for its fiscal year ended June 30 indicate annual sales of more than $250 million and diluted EPS in the 84 cents to 87 cents per sahre range. The company also provided a forecast for fiscal 2010…
VF Corp. Reports Q2 Sales Fall 11%; Maintains Guidance for Second Half
VF Corporation announced second quarter revenues were $1.49 billion, a decline of 11% compared with $1.68 billion in the second quarter of 2008, with foreign currency translation accounting for 3%of the decline. Net income in the current quarter was $75.5
