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Interbike’s Overall Attendance Down Slightly, Store Attendees Up

September 29, 2009 SGB Update

According to preliminary figures, total attendance at the just-concluded Interbike trade show reached more than 22,500, slightly down due to fewer exhibitor personnel. But the number of unique stores represented increased to more than 4,000 and the number

Nautilus to Divest its Commercial Business

September 29, 2009 SGB Update

Nautilus, Inc. said it is actively seeking buyers for substantially all of the assets, liabilities and ongoing operations of its commercial business. The fitness company said the move will enable it to focus its resources solely on its branded consumer bu

Zappos Predicts Robust Apparel Growth

September 29, 2009 SGB Update

Zappos.com expects apparel sales will double in 2010 and expects apparel will exceed footwear within five years, Fred Mossler, SVP of merchandising, told Bloomberg. Apparel currently accounts for about 7% of sales…

California Firearms Groups Protest Anti-Gun Bills

September 29, 2009 SGB Update

The California Association of Firearms Retailers (CAFR) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) issued a statement advising legislators to veto three anti-gun bills in the state. The groups said lost retail sales in California are estimated at

OIA Endorses Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Date Shift

September 29, 2009 SGB Update

The Outdoor Industry Association's Board of Directors announced their endorsement and recommendation of a shift of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (ORSM) dates from the third week of July to the first week of August in 2010 and beyond…

Gander Mountain Announces Intent to Go Private

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

Gander Mountain Co. announced its intent to cease its public company status. Gander Mountain's board of directors decided to pursue taking the company private after concluding that the disadvantages of remaining a SEC-reporting company, including the

Birki’s Names Mangione VP, Sales and Marketing

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

Birki's, the casual footwear brand, has appointed Robert Mangione as its vice president of Sales and Marketing. In this newly created position, Mangione will lead programs to strengthen brand positioning with existing customers, and drive growth in n

Zumiez Inc. Raises Guidance

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. said that based on better than planned quarter-to-date sales and product margins, it is increasing its expected sales and earnings guidance for the quarter ending October 31.. September month-to-date comparable store sales increased 0.8% while

Adidas Endorses European Rugby Cup

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

Adidas became the official matchball and referee kit supplier to the European Rugby Cup (ERC). Under the sponsorship deal with the ERC, adidas will provide the official match ball for both the Heineken Cup and newly titled Amlin Challenge Cup…

Implus Footcare Relocates Headquarters

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

Implus Footcare LLC's new 262,000 square feet headquarters and distribution center in Durham, NC, has been completed. The new building will centralize distribution of all Implus' brands and provide more space for its staff, according to the Tria

EOG and OIA Co-Ordinate Sustainability Efforts

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

The European Outdoor Group (EOG) and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) have recently made a commitment to cooperate on the two organizations individual sustainability projects ensuring the production of complementary tools for the outdoor sectors com