Concave, a new soccer cleat brand, is being formally launched at soccer specialty stores in the U.S. this fall. The brand was quietly launched last fall in the U.S. at soccer.com as well as in the U.K. last year at JJB Sports…
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
tryan@sgbonline.com | 917.375.4699
Nike and Adidas Speak Out About Honduran Rights
Nike, adidas, The Gap Inc., and Knights Apparel, released a joint letter to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calling for the restoration of democracy in Honduras…
Florida’s Team Choice Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Sports Marketing Inc., which operates 12 Team Choice sports apparel stores, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Brandon, FL-based company may have to close some stores if landlords won't reduce its rent, founder David Smith told the B
Geox’s First Half Revenue Up 4%
Geox reported a 4% rise in first-half revenues but a fall in net profit as it opened more stores around the world. The Italian shoe company also confirmed its target for 2009 sales “broadly in line” with last year's levels…
David Conn Joins VF as President, Retail Licensed Brands
VF Corp. announced that David Conn has been appointed president, VF Retail Licensed Brands, a new position within its subsidiary, VF Services, Inc. Prior to joining VF, Conn served as EVP of the Iconix Brand Group…
Foot Locker/Office Depot Partner Around BTS Promotion
Foot Locker and Office Depot launched a national promotion that provides discounts on school supplies from Office Depot and footwear and apparel from Foot Locker. From July 26 through September 5, customers who make a purchase at Foot Locker will receive
Reebok Hockey to Sponsor ECHL All-Star Game
The ECHL announced that Reebok Hockey will be the presenting sponsor for the 2010 ECHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition…
M.J. Soffe to Produce Wounded Warrior Apparel
M.J. Soffe has established a licensing agreement with the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit that offers programs and services to help injured servicemen, to sell apparel and hats under the organization's logo…
LaCrosse Footwear Q2 Sales Climb 8%, Outdoor Sales Decline
LaCrosse Footwear reported second-quarter sales increased 8% to $30.0 million, up from $27.8 million a year ago. Net income was $1.7 million, or 26 cents a share, up 15% from $1.4 million or 22 cents, a year ago…
Bikes Belong Finds About Half of Skateparks Deny BMX Access
According to a survey from Bikes Belong, 43% of the skateparks responding said they’ve successfully integrated biking and skating. Bikes Belong surveyed nearly 100 skatepark managers from 30 states to learn why bike use is restricted and what strategies s
Target Signs 16-Year-Old Surfer
Target signed 16-year-old professional surfer Carissa Moore to a sponsorship agreement. An 11 time NSSA National Champion, Moore is currently tied for first place in the Women’s World Qualifying Series…
Sport Haley Becomes Official Licensee of the LPGA
Sport Haley Inc. has been named an official licensee of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)…
OBIT: Dwight Hauff, Hauff Sporting Goods
Dwight Hauff, a member of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame and a former chairman of the NSGA, has passed away at the age of 104. He was the founder of Hauff Sporting Goods in Sioux City, IA…
Outdoor Channel and Mossy Oak Renew Strategic Partnership
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Mossy Oak…
Speedo Blasts Swimwear Ban
Speedo blasted the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) move to ban swimsuit technology that led to numerous world records over the last year. Among other points, Speedo said, “Any move which seems to take the sport back two decades – such as a po
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal