Author: Thomas J. Ryan

Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
tryan@sgbonline.com | 917.375.4699

SFIA to Host Cyber Security Webinar on May 22

May 20, 2014 SGB Update

In the aftermath of the massive cyber security breaches that have threatened consumers and businesses alike over the last six months, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), along with its Platinum Corporate Partner Electronic Transaction System

SFIA Proud to Receive Good Sport in Philanthropy Award

May 20, 2014 SGB Update

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) received the “Good Sport in Philanthropy” award from Good Sports, for its work in youth sports and fitness nationwide. SFIA has served as an important gateway for Good Sports to the industry, re

Farm to Feet Named Official Sock of Cayuga Trails 50

May 20, 2014 SGB Update

Farm to Feet has signed on as the official sock of the Cayuga Trails 50 (CT50), presented by Farm to Feet’s retail partner the Finger Lakes Running Company. The second running of the 50-mile trail running race in Ithaca, NY, is scheduled for June 1

Keen Appoints Steve Meineke as President

May 20, 2014 SGB Update

Keen, Inc. has appointed Steve Meineke as president, effective June 1. For the past two years, Meineke served as CEO at Accell North America, a leader in bicycles. His past roles include leading Raleigh America, Specialized Bicycle Components, Nordica USA

Brooks Hits $500M Milestone

May 19, 2014 SGB Update

Brooks Running Company, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, reported a half billion dollars in global revenue on a rolling 12-month basis as of April 2014. In 2010, the company put a stake in the ground to double down its focus on runner

Mizuno’s Annual Revenues Climb 12 Percent

May 19, 2014 SGB Executive SGB Update

Mizuno Corp said revenues rose 11.9 percent in its year ended Mar. 31, to ¥183.2 billion ($2.22 bn). Sales in the Americas jumped 32.9 percent to ¥30.6 million ($370 mm), aided by a continued healthy performance in all product categories, including golf,

Mizuno’s Mobile App Supports Non-Profit

May 19, 2014 SGB Update

Mizuno is converting “miles into money” by donating $1 for every mile run up to 100,000 miles by runners who download and run with Mizuno's mobile “baton” app at www.ifeverybodyran.com. The program is the next phase of Mizuno's “What If Everybod

BSN Sports Acquires Judge Little Co.

May 19, 2014 SGB Update

BSN Sports has completed the acquisition of Judge Little Company, Inc., based in Meridian, MS. Judge Little, a family owned and operated company since 1946, is a leading distributor of team apparel and equipment in the state of Mississippi…

Russell Athletic Names “Always There Award” Winners

May 19, 2014 SGB Update

Russell Athletic and All Pro Dad, a national charity dedicated to strengthening the relationship between fathers and their children, announced the 2014 winners of the “Always There Award,” an honor given to the unsung heroes who support high s

Nordstrom Q1 Earnings Exceed Outlook

May 15, 2014 SGB Update

Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings per diluted share of 72 cents for the first quarter ended May 3, 2014, which exceeded the company’s prior outlook of 60 to 70 cents. Comps were ahead 3.9 percent. Nordstrom said it continued its progress in executin

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