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Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
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Miura Golf Names President
Former Golf Channel reporter Adam Barr was named president of Miura Golf Inc., a Japan-based manufacturer of custom golf clubs…
Reebok Sued Over EasyTone’s Claims
A lawsuit filed in Boston's federal court asserts that Reebok made false claims about the fitness benefits of its EasyTone shoes. A Reebok statement defended both the technology and the performance of the product…
Geox’s Earnings Slide in Nine Months
Italian shoemaker Geox SpA 's net profit fell 19% in the first nine months of the year, mainly due to lower sales and higher costs…
Adidas Aims to be Number Two in China
At a press event in Shanghai, Adidas further detailed its plans to become the number two brand in China. Currently, Adidas is the third brand behind leader Nike and Li Ning. The plan calls for the opening of more than 2,500 stores in smaller Chinese cit
Dick’s SG Third Quarter Comps Rise 5.1%
Dick's Sporting Goods reported sales increased 9.0% in the third quarter to $1.08 billion due primarily to a 5.1% increase in consolidated same store sales and the opening of new stores. The comp gain reflects a 3.8% increase in Dick's Sporting
Polartec Introduces NeoShell
Polartec, LLC introduced Polartec NeoShell, its first waterproof/breathable fabric. NeoShell will appear in Fall 2011 collections from some of the leading outdoor apparel brands, including 66 North, Eider, Mammut, Marmot, Montura, Rab, The North Face, Vau
Salomon USA Partners with Mountain Reservations
Salomon Sports partnered with resort lodging network, Mountain Reservations and the launch of its Free Ski Lift Ticket promotion…
Saks Posts Sharply Higher Profit
Saks Inc.'s profits vaulted to $36.3 million, or 20 cents a share, compared with $6.3 million, or 4 cents a share, in the same quarter last year. Excluding one-time items, including a $26.7 million gain related to the reversal of certain estimated in
Vans Introduces Offthewall.tv Interactive Television Network
Vans announced Offthewall.tv, a digital online video network chronicling the many aspects of Vans' brand of youth culture through exclusive original content consisting of both stand-alone features and serial programming…
Stride Rite to Expand in Greater China and Southeast Asia
The Collective Brands Stride Rite Children's Group (SRCG) and privately held Li & Fung Retailing announced a licensing and development agreement aimed at introducing Stride Rite to Greater China and Southeast Asia…
Keen Launches HybridLife Radio Show
Keen and Pagatim.fm have teamed up to produce a radio show for parents who are actively seeking ways to foster a playful, creative and socially responsible lifestyle that connects family, community and the outdoors. The KEEN HybridLife Radio Show broadcas
Adidas to Sponsor U.S. Army All-American Bowl
Adidas has become exclusive footwear, compression apparel and glove supplier for the the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the 2011 high school football all-star game…
Bearpaw Responds to Ugg Lawsuit
Bearpaw responded to Decker Outdoors' lawsuit charging the brand with copying the designs of its Ugg brand. Bearpaw said the suit has only come about due to the “momentum” the company is experiencing in the marketplace and defended the craftsmanship
Orange 21’s Q3 Revenues Slid 6%
Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy Optic, reported sales decreased 6% in the quarter ended Sept. 30, to $8.2 million from $8.8 million a year ago…
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