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Rock Climbing Injuries Increase as Sport Gains Popularity

August 11, 2009 SGB Update

It has been estimated that rock climbing is now enjoyed by more than 9 million people in the U.S. each year. A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital revealed a

adidas and Agron Extend Relationship

August 11, 2009 SGB Update

adidas America, Inc., announced a long-term extension of its relationship with Agron, Inc., its Los Angeles-based exclusive licensee for headwear, bags, socks, underwear, and other accessory items. The extension through 2022 will expand the two companies

Asia Outdoor Show Sees 50% Growth

August 11, 2009 SGB Update

When the 4th Asia Outdoor trade show closed its doors in the afternoon of Aug. 2 it reported more than 14,000 trade visitors. Show management said in a release that they were “very happy” to have reached all of their objectives: more visitors, new visitor

TAF Parent Completes Amendment to 2007 10-K

August 11, 2009 SGB Update

NexCen Brands, Inc., parent company of The Athlete's Foot, has completed an amendment of its 2007 10-K, including restated 2007 audited financial statements, and has filed an amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31,

Adidas Group Sees Bottom in Second Quarter

August 10, 2009 SGB Update

Adidas Group saw declines in all segments of its business with the exception of TaylorMade-adidas Golf in the second quarter, but the increase in TMaG saw its improvement due to the inclusion of the Ashworth business this year. In sharp contrast to last

Crocs Slows the Bleeding in the Second Quarter

August 10, 2009 SGB Update

All the critics who have been predicting the end of Crocs, Inc., have been quieted — for now — by the company’s second quarter results. Total sales for the second quarter were $197.7 million, an 11.3% slide compared to $222.7 million in the same period

Iconix Gets Sport Brands Boost at Wal-Mart

August 10, 2009 SGB Update

Helped by a good reception of OP, Starter, and Danskin Now as well as exclusives at Wal-Mart, Iconix Brand Group's revenues climbed 9% in Q2 to $56.4 million from $51.7 million in Q2 last year…

Garmin Ltd’s Q2 Sales Slide, but War Chest Builds…

August 10, 2009 SGB Update

Garmin Ltd.’s Outdoor/Fitness segment took a hit in the second quarter of 2009 as the segment’s quarterly sales declined for the first time in more than two years. The company reported second quarter earnings slid 36% to $161.9 million, or 81 cents a sha

Big 5 Sees First Comp Gain in Six Quarters

August 10, 2009 SGB Update

Big 5 Sporting Goods reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on tighter cost control and forecast third-quarter profit above Wall Street expectations. The Q209 comp gain reversed six straight quarters of comp declines…

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