Skechers, Adjmi Team Up for Kids Apparel Line
Skechers USA said that Adjmi Apparel Group has been named the licensee for a new Skechers-branded children’s clothing line set to launch in Fall 2009 at department, specialty and online retailers that carry Skechers Kids footwear…
Reports: SF Housing Authority to Drop Handgun Suit Against NRA
According to multiple published reports, the National Rifle Association has confirmed that the San Francisco Housing Authority is preparing to drop it blanket handgun ban in public housing…
Thorlos Makes Changes in Rep Coverage
Sock manufacturer Thorlos has selected Tom and Tony Karas with Robb Green of T & T Manufacturers to provide coverage for the state of Colorado. Thorlos' long-standing representative Jan Gulliksen will also continue in his current capacity with the co
Upside Over Boasts Healthy 2008 Revenue Gains
Upside Over Inc., the kids-focused outdoor retailer and e-commerce website, said revenues had grow 350% in Fiscal Year 2008. Management said it has benefited as more and more families are deciding to stay close to home and participating in what the indust
Horowitz Promoted to Modell’s President
Modell's Sporting Goods announced that Seth Horowitz, EVP of merchandising marketing & allocations, has been promoted to president of the company. Horowitz's expanded responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of business operations, i
Moves of the Year (Year in Review)
The Forzani Group named Tom Quinn as president for both the corporate and franchise businesses…
Obituaries (Year in Review)
The sporting goods industry bid farewell to several longtime industry stalwarts this year, including William “Bill” Modell, chairman of the board of Modell’s Sporting Goods, who died February 14, 2008, in New York. He was 86 years old. Under his leaders
L.L. Bean Holiday Sales Weak; Plans Layoffs
L.L. Bean is considering several cost cutting moves, including layoffs, after posting a double-digit drop in sales over the holiday period. In an e-mail to employees first obtained by the Times Record newspaper in Maine, Chris McCormick, president and chi
BowTech’s CEO Stepping Down
BowTech, the world's largest bow manufacturer, announces that John Strasheim is stepping down as President and CEO, effective Jan. 15, 2009. Mr. Strasheim, also a board member for the Savage Sports Corp., is pursuing other business interests…
OBIT: Former Founder of NWTF Dies
Tom Rodgers, founder of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), passed away Dec. 25 at the Edgefield County Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Rodgers, 64, was survived by his mother, his son Mark and two sisters…
Greg Norman Collection Enters Agreement with Vantage Apparel
President and CEO Michael Setola announces that Greg Norman Collection has entered into a licensing agreement with Vantage Apparel to sell and distribute GNC apparel into the corporate sales channel. The new agreement is effective immediately…
2008: A Year of Living Dangerously (Year in Review)
When looking back at the words written here one year ago, Sports Executive Weekly talked of a slowing merger & acquisition market and the challenges ahead as the sub-prime mortgage mess impacted the broader market…
Golf Rounds Played Continues to Drop in November
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds played showed that in most regions, golf rounds played continue to rapidly fall. According to the report, national golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 6.7% in November 2008 vs. November 2007, bringing the year-t
Management Shakeup at JJB Sports
JJB Sports, the struggling U.K. sporting goods chain, has named David Jones, the former chief executive of U.K. fashion chain Next, as executive chairman. Peter Williams, the former chief executive of the Selfridges U.K. department store, has also been ap
California Pro Sports Forms Joint Venture
California Pro Sports, Torrance, Cal. team dealer,, announced a unique joint venture with Tyler Sports, Inc., operated baseball/softball training facilities, and The Perfect Fit, a sports marketing firm. The venture will enable the three regional compani
