Sport Chek, the flagship banner of The Forzani Group Ltd., announced its partnership agreement with ParticipACTION, to help build awareness about the benefits of sports and physical activity among Canadians…
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Columbia Sportswear Sues Sportsman’s Warehouse Owners
Columbia Sportswear Co. is suing Stuart and Kimberly Utgaard, owners of Sportsman's Warehouse, which filed for bankruptcy on March 22. Filed in Oregon's U.S. District Court, the suit claims that Columbia Sportswear sold Sportsman's “a consi
Forzani’s Q4 Earnings Slide 15.7%, Comps Decline 5.1%
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported earnings slipped 15.7% in the fourth quarter, to Canadian $24.2 million (U.S. $19.6 million), or 79 cents (U.S. 64 cents) per share, from C$28.7 million (U.S. $23.5 million), or C85 cents (U.S. 69 cents), a year ago. Retail
OIA: Outdoor Sales Down 17% in February
According to the latest Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report, February 2009 retail sales for all core outdoor stores, including chain, Internet and specialty stores, slipped 17% to $341.2 million from $412.0 million in the year-ago m
J.C. Penney Rolls Out Surf/Skate Collections
J.C. Penney plans to add RS By Sheckler, Rusty surf apparel, and Third Rail a Zoo York Production to its young mens' collections…
Peter Millar Gains Equity Funding
Peter Millar, the high-end golf apparel line, has been acquired by Winona Capital Management. The Chicago-based firm acquired a majority interest in the company, based in Cary, NC…
Under Armour Opens its Largest Outlet Store
Under Armour opened its largest outlet store ever – measuring 6,570 square foot – at the Rockvale Outlets in Lancaster, PA. The grand opening on April 7 featured the face of Under Armour and former Dallas Cowboys player, Eric “Big E” Ogbogu, whoiwas on ha
American Recreation Products Names Philippi as CEO
American Recreation Products appointed Dale Philippi to the position of president and chief executive officer. He replaces Jim Baumann, who is leaving the company…
Feel Golf Forms Korea Partnership
Feel Golf Company, the golf club manufacturer based in Monterey, CA, signed a seven-year licensing and distribution agreement with its Korean partner, Planquitous Company, Ltd…
Nikwax N.A. Expands Marketing Department
Nikwax has hired Heidi Allen for the position of marketing coordinator in the North American division. In this role, Ms. Allen is the key liaison between the sales team and the marketing team…
Forzani Partners with Intersport on U.S. Private Label Push
The Forzani Group Ltd. and INTERSPORT International Corporation have reached an agreement which will permit FGL to market INTERSPORT private brands directly to select retailers in the U.S. through its INTERSPORT North America (INA) Wholesale division. FGL
Pony Sues Nike Over Ad Campaign
Pony Inc. filed a trademark infringement suit against Nike Inc. in federal court in San Diego, claiming that Nike's “V is for Victory” marketing campaign imitates stylized chevron designs on Pony's footwear…
JJB Sports Proposes New Deal with Landlords
JJB Sports PLC, the U.K. sporting goods chain, has finalized terms for company voluntary arrangements (CVA) as it looks to save its remaining stores. A CVA is a formal procedure that enables a company to agree with its unsecured creditors a way of restruc
Under Armour Launches Soccer Footwear Sooner Than Expected
Under Armour is introducing soccer boots, launching May 9, 2009, sooner than expected, according to a report from Thomas Weisel Partners. Banner ads on U.S. broadcasts of U.K. Premiere League matches and on soccer-related web sites were promoting the laun
Russell Athletic Mending Relations with Colleges
Russell Athletic said it is receiving favorable responses from colleges and universities across North America to the newly-released information it is providing to answer questions about the 2008 closure of its Jerzees de Honduras (JDH) manufacturing plant
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