Globe International expects to report an estimated EBITDA loss from operating activities for the half year ended December 31 2008. The company said that the loss, estimated to be in the range of A$5.0 million to A$6.0 million, was based on preliminary un
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Report: Online Sales Decline in Fourth Quarter
In releasing its retail e-commerce sales estimates for the fourth quarter, comScore, Inc. said that online retail spending declined 3% versus year ago, the first recorded quarter of negative growth since comScore began tracking e-commerce spending in 2001
A4 Adding Performance to Product Line
A4 is reporting that it will upgrade all garments in their collection to include moisture management and stain release technologies. A4 said they were answering the retailers call for better prices and comfort in on-field gear. The upgrade will take pla
The SportsOneSource Group Releases 2009 Brand Strength Index
The SportsOneSource Group has released its 2009 Brand Strength Index, indicating that Nike, adidas, New Balance, Reebok and Under Armour have the strongest connection with consumers going into the new year. The Index, developed to more accurately measure
Study: Consumers Say Price Most Important on Where, but Product Quality Highest on What to Buy
Price is significantly more important than any other attribute when consumers were making a sporting goods industry purchase decision over the last year, but product quality trumps low price and value for the price when deciding which brand to buy. Accor
Stage Stores Points to Hurricanes as September Comps Fall 13.6%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week September period ended Oct. 4 decreased 9.6% to $115.5 million from $127.8 million in the prior year five week period. Comparable store sales decreased 13.6% versus an increase of 2.3% las
Study: Sports and Outdoor Enthusiasts More Likely to Vote for McCain
People that are interested in sports or outdoor activities and have easy access to the Internet feel that John McCain and Sarah Palin best reflect their views and are more likely to vote for that ticket in the U.S. Presidential election in November, accor
SportsOneSource Expands Media Team; Creates Key Management Roles
The SportsOneSource Group has strengthened its media team and promoted a number of other employees to new positions of responsibility. SportsOneSource has hired Chuck Lee as group publisher and Lou Dzierzak has been appointed group editorial director. I
Athletic Footwear a Ray of Sunshine in Cloudy August
As the numbers roll in for the retail fiscal month of August, it is pretty clear that retailers are looking to athletic footwear to keep footwear sales numbers in positive territory. While the later back-to-school season has clearly impacted retailers, a
Study: Foot Locker Most Recognizable Sports Retail Brand
The Foot Locker retail brand is the most recognizable of all sports or outdoor retail brands in the U.S., based on a recent survey conducted by The SportsOneSource Group. The resulting How America Shops Study, released this week, found that 89% of all re
A4 Launches New B2B Web Site for Retailers
A4, a leading manufacturer for high quality and high performance basic athletic sportswear, will introduce their new web site targeted at the specialty sporting goods retailer. A4 is answering the retailers need to get real time information on inventory
Fleet Feet Inc. Honors Their Best at Annual Conference
Fleet Feet, Inc. honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors during its annual National Franchise Conference that was held at Elkhart Lake, WI June 22-27, 2008. The company also honored Brooks Sport
Timberland Shuts Down Mion and GoLite Footwear Operations
The B.O.S.S. Report, the weekly newsletter produced by The SportsOneSource Group that covers the Bike, Outdoor and Snow Sports market, is reporting this morning that The Timberland Company is in the process of closing down its nascent Miōn and
Report: Polo Ralph Lauren to Take Over U.S. Olympic Deal
The Wall Street Journal online is reporting this morning that Polo Ralph Lauren will announce shortly that the company will take over as the official outfitter for the U.S. Olympic team for the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. PRL apparently inked a deal wi
adidas America Shifting Staff to Regional Offices
Adidas America Inc. appears to be making moves to decentralize some sales operations while moving customer service and credit functions from its Portland, OR headquarters to its expanded facilities in Spartanburg, SC over the next six months…
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