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
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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.
Acushnet Golf Profits Fall 36% on Double-Digit Sales Decline
Fortune Brands, Inc., the parent company behind the Cobra, Titleist and Footjoy brands, reported that net sales for the second quarter were $1.74 billion, down 17%, as the stability of the spirits business tempered double-digit sales declines for the comp
Stamina Recalls Elliptical Trainers
Stamina Products Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of about 11,000 Elliptical Cross Trainers…
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…
Swix Sport USA to Distribute Uvex Winter Products
Swix Sport USA has reached an agreement with Uvex Sports GmbH to become the exclusive distributor of Uvex winter sports products for the U.S. market starting August 1, 2009…
Néve Designs Founder Leaving Company
Néve Designs announced that Tom Irvine, an existing partner and CEO of Néve, has purchased the remaining assets of the company from founder Rhonda Swenson. Swenson will be leaving the company to pursue other outside interests…
Wade Makes Move to Jordan Brand; Leaves Converse
Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc., has signed Dwyane Wade to its roster of Team Jordan athletes. Wade joins an illustrious line-up which includes fellow All Stars Derek Jeter, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony and others. Wade had been the lead endorser
Nexcen Brands Opens First Shoebox New York Store in Middle East
NexCen Brands has opened the first Shoebox New York Store in the Middle East. It is located in South Surra, Kuwait…
Sport Footwear Average Selling Prices Inch Up in June
Average selling prices for sport footwear rose inched up ever so slightly in the month of June, led by strong increases in the sport specialty retail channel, according to retail point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanINFO…
SIMA: Surf/Skate Industry Riding Out Economic Storm
The surf/skate industry is showing notable resiliency during recent global economic challenges, posting U.S. retail sales of $7.22 billion in 2008 according to the the 2008 SIMA Retail Distribution Study released by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Associa
Report: Most Parents Will Cut Own Purchases So Kids Have What They Need
Consumers may have different plans for back-to-school than the June retail results might suggest. According the just–released SportsOneSource 2009 Back-to-School Report more parents expect to spend as much or more for sports or outdoor footwear, apparel
Report: Parents Expect to Spend as Much or More for Back-to-School in 2009
Based on the recent consumer shopping trends survey conducted by The SportsOneSource Group, a clear majority of American consumers expect to spend as much or more for sports and outdoor product for back-to-school this year as compared to last year. The s
Robert Louis-Dreyfus Loses Battle with Leukemia
Robert Louis-Dreyfus, the former adidas-Salomon AG chairman & CEO and current owner of the Le Coq Sportif brand and the Marseilles, France soccer club, lost his battle with leukemia on Saturday. He was 63 years old.
Dreyfus assumed the chairmanship of
Fleet Feet Expands Annual Conference; Honors Store Owners and Vendors
Fleet Feet, Inc. honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors during its annual National Franchise Conference June 27- July 1, 2009. As part of the event, Fleet Feet, Inc. honored its franchise owners
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