Author: SGB Media

There was a ray of hope about the short term future of U.S. athletic footwear sales as retailers announced significantly improved Back-to-School and August Results. Although the NSGA’s consumer survey released last week confirmed our previous report (

If exclusive marquee footwear product got people in the door at The Finish Line, they loaded up on Licensed Apparel once they got in the store, with the category reportedly “white-hot” everywhere and Reebok the primary beneficiary of a fashion trend that

It’s also starting to sound like a broken record over at Pacific Sunwear as the other mall darling continues to yank business away from the teen retail sector through superior merchandising and product selection in two very different formats…

Shoe Carnival posted a solid August, but is still playing it safe for the balance of the year, keeping inventories lean until they see a “more robust retail environment” for a sustained period of time…Famous Footwear has been working dilig

Cabela’s has been considering locating their new superstore and distribution center in Wheeling, WV for some time now, and it appears the town wants them to make up their mind…

Callaway Golf Company has prevailed in the auction to purchase substantially all of the assets of the Top-Flite Golf Company. The acquisition was approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, DE on Thursday…

The next generation is spending more each year, and saving less according to a national study. People between the ages of eight and 21 years-old earn around $211 billion each year and spend $172 billion. The income is down from Harris Interactive's

The Action Sports Retailer show held over the weekend in San Diego is always an exciting event and this year’s version was no exception. Only Outdoor Retailer has the same vibe, with the aisles filled with participants and enthusiasts who live the sport

This fall, as Obermeyer delivers product to its retail outlets nationwide, the company also delivers an innovative new sales support program. Obermeyer is offering a custom point of purchase program, which includes individualized posters and prints for re

Backpack manufacturer, Osprey Packs, Inc. based in Cortez Colorado, has appointmed Southern Approach in Christchurch, New Zealand and Wild Rampage in Shanghai China as exclusive distributors in those countries. Both companies will launch the Osprey produc

Recreational Equipment Inc. announced plans to open a 26,000 square-foot store in Hillsboro, Ore., in November of 2004. It will be REI’s third store in the Portland area…

Canoe & Kayak magazine named Perception Kayaks, its “2003 Boat Manufacturer of the Year”. Perception Kayaks is a member of the WaterMark family of paddling and recreation equipment. This annual award honors excellence and outstanding achievements voted on