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UNC, Nike reach 10-year deal

July 1, 2009 SGB Update

Nike Inc. has signed a 10-year contract to supply athletic footwear, apparel and accessory products to the North Carolina Tar Heels. The contract was signed in late May and was made retroactive to July 1, 2008…

Nexcen Brands Cash, Debt Flat in Q1

July 1, 2009 SGB Update

NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, reported its cash on hand was approximately $8 million at the end of its first quarter ended March 31, remaining consistent with cash on hand at December 31. Debt was approximately $142 million,

Sport Supply Acquires Team Assets of Gus Doerner Sports

June 30, 2009 SGB Update

Sport Supply Group, Inc. has acquired certain assets from Gus Doerner Sports, Inc. of Evansville, IN. SSG acquired the rights to Doerner's Team Sports Division which caters to high school, college and out of school sports programs in southern Indiana

eSports Gains Univ. of Michigan Apparel Contract

June 30, 2009 SGB Update

The University of Michigan said it has signed a 10-year contract with eSports Partners Inc., based in Dallas. The contract guarantees The University of Michigan $1.5 million the first year and rises to nearly $2.25 million by the contract's last year

Dick’s SG to Open in Former Joe’s Location

June 30, 2009 SGB Update

Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. will open a store in a former Joe's Sports & Outdoor in Hillsboro, OR. The store will be the second for Dick's SG in Oregon. The Hillsboro location marks the first Joe's store to be refurbished for another co

L.L. Bean Data Center Earns LEED Silver

June 30, 2009 SGB Update

L.L. Bean said its Data Center in Freeport, ME recently obtained LEED Silver certification, becoming the first LEED Silver certified data center in New England. The USGBC's LEED program is a voluntary rating system designed to encourage companies to

Boulder Outdoor Expands Design Team, Brings RandD In-House

June 30, 2009 SGB Update

The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) has brought
all research and development in-house and is looking
to hire two new designers. With two new designers on staff, BOSG said all six Boulder-based brands will benefit from a unified design perspective

SGMA Seeks Support for PHIT Act

June 30, 2009 SGB Update

The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) urged its members to urge Congress to pass the Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2009 (PHIT) bill that is designed to lower health care costs. SGMA said PHIT, introduced by Congressman Ron Kind (D-

Julbo Appoints New Reps for Southwest and Northeast

June 30, 2009 SGB Update

Julbo, Inc., the eyewear company, hired two outdoor sales representatives, effective July 1, 2009: Sky Ambitions LLC will cover northeast territory and Greg Houston from the Alta Group will cover the southwest…

Eddie Bauer Wins Court Approval to Sell Assets

June 30, 2009 SGB Update

Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. won bankruptcy court approval to sell its assets at an auction next month. At a joint court hearing held simultaneously in Wilmington, DE and Toronto, where the company’s Canadian division is in bankruptcy, two judges approved Ed