In mid-April, Foot Locker will launch ZipWay, a new athletic apparel line, at 150 of its stores across the country on Friday with the brand’s new tear-away pants that feature zippered enclosure as opposed to the typical snaps…
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
tryan@sgbonline.com | 917.375.4699
VF Corp. Acquires TNF China Biz
VF Corporation has acquired The North Face branded business in China from its licensee, Korea-based Youngone Corporation. VF will now take over the business in China, where the company sees a potential for $40 million in revenues within five years…
Bass Pro Buys Back 13% Stake
Gaylord Entertainment Co. is selling its stake in Bass Pro Group, owner of Bass Pro Shops, back to Bass Pro for $222 million. The deal is expected to close during the second quarter. Gaylord Entertainment, a public company that is traded on New York Stock
Nike Cuts Ties with Trek
Nike plans to drop most of its cycling apparel and footwear line for consumers as it narrows its focus to outfitting cycling teams and Nike-endorsed athletes. Nike's seven-year relationship with Trek Bicycle Corp., which produces clothing and shoes f
Walking Co. Net Drops 15% in 2006
Profits at The Walking Co. dropped 15% to $2.3 million from $2.7 million in 2006. Revenues jumped 55.9% to $135.7 million from $87 million…
Jetboil Hires Lathrop as VP of Sales
Jetboil has been on a rapid growth curve for the past three years, grabbing market share from many of its competitors in the backcountry cooking segment of the outdoor market and re-inventing the stove category. According to info collected by SportScanINF
Outdoor U. Launches 2007 Events
OIA’s Outdoor University has finalized its program and speaker agenda for 2007 events. The program will be offered at four sessions across the country – Rendezvous Conference/Outdoor University Workshop, EORA Southeast Show, ORA/MRA Midwest Rep Show, and
Fila Announces New Management Team
Fila Korea Ltd. and its holding company Global
Leading Brands House (GLBH) said Yoon-Soo (Gene) Yoon, Chairman and CEO of Fila Korea, will become Chairman of GLBH and Fila. Former Fila CEO Jon Epstein will serve as the company's president of Fila USA
Spira Footwear Sues USATF and IAAF
Spira Footwear said it has filed a lawsuit in U.S. Federal District Court against the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) and the United States Association of Track and Field (USATF), the rule making bodies for Track and Field both internatio
Lucy to Open 20th Store in California
Lucy, the women's sports retailier, is opening two more stores in Danville and Santa Barbara to bring its total California store count to 20…
Saucony Fights Child Obesity
The Saucony Run For Good Foundation joined Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick in tackling child obesity head on as he proclaimed Monday, April 9, 2007 as “Run For Good Day” in his state…
Stride Rite Sponsors SpongeBob
Stride Rite Corp. will become a sponsor of the SpongeBob SquarePants television show as part of a new promotion behind its SuperBall footwear line…
CandN Sports Group to Sell Digital Floor Displays
C&N Sports Group, a Roanoke, Va.-based performance and athletic apparel distributor to the collegiate retail market, has partnered with IntelliMat, Inc. to sell digital floor displays to approximately 750 collegiate bookstores across the nation…
Octane Fitness Opens U.K. Subsidiary
Octane Fitness, a manufacturer of premium elliptical cross trainers, has established an international subsidiary in the United Kingdom and has appointed Neil Campbell as the general manager, responsible for commercial and consumer sales, operations and se
Coleman to Sponsor FLW Outdoors
The Coleman Company has signed a sponsorship agreement with FLW Outdoors. As an FLW Outdoors sponsor, Coleman's products will receive placement in the Emmy-nominated “FLW Outdoors” TV program on FSN as well as prominent advertisements in FLW Outdoors
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