Author: SGB Media

The Umbro Holdings IPO in London hit a bit of a snag this week after the company was forced to back off its initial expectations of a offer price in the £1.50 – £1.90 ($2.72-$3.45) range to a more realistic offering at £1.00 ($1.81). Investors and analys

America Bikes is reporting that the transportation bill reauthorization process is on a roll again after sitting still for weeks. BOSS reported last month (BOSS_0413 & 0414) that the TEA bill safely passed through the House and Senate, but faced a threat

Sport Chalet pointed to “more seasonable” winter weather at the resorts frequented by their customers as well as an “improved economic climate” for a strong fourth quarter that finished off a turnaround year for the 31 store chain based outside Los Angele

Raleigh America has named Dan Nall to the position of senior product manager in order to drive further development in Raleigh’s parts and accessories division. Nall worked the previous six years with Bell Sports, spent a decade with Specialized and former

VF Corporation has completed its acquisition of Green Sport Monte Bianco S.p.A., which designs and markets premium casual outdoor apparel under the Napapijri(R) brand. Green Sport, which generated sales of $76 million in 2003, is expected to contribute ap

LEKI has recently completed a program to certify and train its sales staff and retailers as basic Nordic Walking trainers. LEKI now has the only Nordic Walking certified sales staff in North America. Retailers currently authorized as LEKI Nordic Walking C