Elisette Carlston, Zoot Sports director of marketing, is leaving the company for personal reasons. Founder and CEO Brian Enge will assume a greater role over marketing…
Category: Apparel
Interbike’s Overall Attendance Down Slightly, Store Attendees Up
According to preliminary figures, total attendance at the just-concluded Interbike trade show reached more than 22,500, slightly down due to fewer exhibitor personnel. But the number of unique stores represented increased to more than 4,000 and the number
Nautilus to Divest Commercial Assets, Focus on Consumer Through Direct and Retail
Fitness company Nautilus, Inc. said in the future, it will focus its resources on its branded consumer businesses. Accordingly, the company is actively seeking buyers for substantially all of the assets, liabilities and ongoing operations of its commercia
Nautilus to Divest its Commercial Business
Nautilus, Inc. said it is actively seeking buyers for substantially all of the assets, liabilities and ongoing operations of its commercial business. The fitness company said the move will enable it to focus its resources solely on its branded consumer bu
California Firearms Groups Protest Anti-Gun Bills
The California Association of Firearms Retailers (CAFR) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) issued a statement advising legislators to veto three anti-gun bills in the state. The groups said lost retail sales in California are estimated at
OIA Endorses Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Date Shift
The Outdoor Industry Association's Board of Directors announced their endorsement and recommendation of a shift of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (ORSM) dates from the third week of July to the first week of August in 2010 and beyond…
SGMA Warns Over China Trade
The SGMA is warning sporting goods manufacturers that trade with China could become volatile in the near future. In response to the current administration’s decision to impose 25-35% safeguard duties on Chinese-made tires, China's Ministry of C
The Impact of Low Retail Inventories
Tough times call for prudent inventory management at retail. But is the industry overdoing it? As retailers work to keep inventories lean this year and focus on bottom-line profitability instead of just top-line growth, some are starting to get concerned
VF Names Susan Kellogg President of Contemporary Brands Coalition
VF Corp. named apparel industry veteran Susan Kellogg as president of its Contemporary Brands coalition. Its contemporary brands segment includes Seven For All Mankind, John Varvatos, Ella Moss and Splendid. VF also noted that Lucy, formerly in the contem
Adidas Endorses European Rugby Cup
Adidas became the official matchball and referee kit supplier to the European Rugby Cup (ERC). Under the sponsorship deal with the ERC, adidas will provide the official match ball for both the Heineken Cup and newly titled Amlin Challenge Cup…
China Pacing Nike Brand’s Growth
Nike Inc. said in a SEC filing that NIKE brand's sales in its Greater China segment, including China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, rose 29% in its fiscal year ended May 31, to $1.74 billion from $1.35 billion a year ago. In constant currencies, sales climbe
Cabela’s Names VP of Merchandising, Great Outdoors
Cabela’s Inc. hired Scott Frnka as vice president of merchandising – General Outdoors. Frnka, most recently vice president of Academy Sports and Outdoors’ Field and Stream Division, brings more than 15 years of retail merchandising experience
Everlast Partners With 24 Hour Fitness
Everlast Worldwide has launched a national marketing tie-in with 24 Hour Fitness gyms called the Everlast Shadowbox Workout..
Sporting Goods Sees 2009 as Year of the Margin
Tough times call for prudent inventory management at retail. But is the industry overdoing it? As retailers work to keep inventories lean this year and focus on bottom-line profitability instead of just top-line growth, some are starting to get concerned
The Finish Line Sees Weak Traffic Offset Running Strength in Fiscal Q2
The Finish Line sees running footwear remaining strong, while apparel is “getting healthier” and its e-commerce business “continues to grow profitability.” Like many other retailers, comparable store sales also turned positive in September but anemic traf
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