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Survey: Team Memorabilia in Many Fans Homes

January 20, 2015 SGB Executive

Two thirds of sports fans say that they display team memorabilia somewhere in their home, according a survey from Gladiator GarageWorks. The survey found that male sports fans spend more on fandom than women, spending on average $768 per year on tickets,

Omnichannel and Sports Mingle at NRF Big Show

January 19, 2015 SGB Update

At the NRF Big Show in New York City from Jan. 11 to Jan. 14, the big topics were omnichannel retailing and the digital shopper. But a few sporting goods insiders attended and even some sports retail trends were discussed at the event. The one session dea

Champion Athleticwear Partners with Urban Outfitters on Collection

January 19, 2015 SGB Update

Champion Athleticwear launched Champion Select, a line created exclusively for Urban Outfitters, in partnership with three directional designers curated by the Capsule Show. The collaboration brings to life a modern interpretation of the Champion brand as

Alabama Takes Top Titles At Cheer Championship

January 19, 2015 SGB Update

The College Cheer and Dance Team National Championship, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association and the Universal Dance Association, two Varsity Spirit brands, took place this weekend and hosted competitors from more than 4,000 of the country&#

Icebreaker Appoints Canadian Sales Manager

January 19, 2015 SGB Executive SGB Update

Icebreaker announced that Bill Redford will join the brand as national sales manager for Canada. He has previously worked for Fox Canada, Adidas-Salomon, Nike and Quiksilver in the region…

Marker Völkl to Acquire Dalbello

January 19, 2015 SGB Update

Marker Völkl, a unit of Jarden Corp.'s Outdoor segment, entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the Dalbello Group, a family-owned Italian business known for its ski boots…

US Consumer Sentiment Surges to 11-Year High

January 19, 2015 SGB Executive

The University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment index for January rose to an 11-year high of 98.2, helped by a strengthening job market and lower fuel costs. The preliminary reading was the highest since January 2004, and up from a final reading

Puma Sued by Former Childrenswear Licensee

January 19, 2015 SGB Update

Puma is being sued by Parigi Group Ltd., the former licensee of Puma Kids, for breach of contract and defamation. Parigi is also suing United Legwear & Apparel Co. On Jan. 5, Puma and United Legwear & Apparel Co. annoucned they were entering into a joint

NFL Threatens to Eject Marshawn Lynch Over Gold Cleats

January 19, 2015 SGB Update

The NFL threatened to eject Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch from the NFC Championship Game for wearing a pair of customized gold Nike cleats. Nike has warned Lynch and other athletes about wearing customized cleats because it covers up the swoosh lo

Adidas to Boost NFL and MLB Endorsements

January 17, 2015 SGB Update

Adidas AG plans to significantly hike its endorsements of NFL and MLB players in the next few years, Adidas North American President Mark King said in an interview last week with the Wall Street Journal. The report stated Adidas will sign as many as 250 N

CES: Fitness Wearables Get Their Close Up

January 17, 2015 SGB Update

In early January in Las Vegas, over 170,000 tech nerds and nerd-wannabees from all over the globe descended on Las Vegas for the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Not surprisingly, one of the star gadgets this year was: Fitness wearables. The

NOCSAE Updates Status of Cascade and Warrior Licenses

January 17, 2015 SGB Update

The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) fully reinstated its license agreement with Cascade, which was suspended in late November as part of NOCSAE's decision to void certification of Cascade's Model R lacro

PSG’s Q2 Boosted by Easton Acquisition

January 17, 2015 SGB Update

Performance Sports Group Ltd. reported adjusted earnings jumped 49.3 percent in its fiscal second quarter ended Nov. 30, to $11.2 million, or 24 cents a share. Revenues climbed 47.1 percent to $172.3 million, and grew 50.5 percent on a currency-neutral ba

Nautilus Q4 Revenues Expand 23 Percent

January 16, 2015 SGB Update

With strength in both its retail and direct channels, Nautilus Inc. reported net sales in the fourth quarter increased 23 percent to $95 million. The fitness equipment specialist also said it expects EPS to come in the range of 30 to 33 cents per share co

G-III Seeking to Expand Fan Apparel Distribution

January 16, 2015 SGB Update

After success diversifying its fan apparel segment across categories in recent years, G-III Apparel Group Ltd. is looking to expand distribution rights both in the U.S. and overseas, said Wayne Miller, G-III’s COO and secretary, last week at ICR Xch