In 2008, Americans continued to participate in sports, fitness and outdoor activities at roughly the same rate as prior years, but manufacturers' shipments of sporting goods in the U.S. declined by almost 4% in wholesale dollar sales according to pre
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NGF: January Rounds Played Up 8.6%
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds Played Report showed that in January, golf rounds played varied vastly between regions, with participation in the East North Central, New England, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic regions decreasing and participation
West Marine Closes Year With Net Loss on Comps Slide
West Marine closed out a difficult fiscal year with a tough fourth quarter. The macro economic situation has definitely not favored the retailer as the summer months spent with extremely high gas prices crimped boating and boating sales, while the slower
McDavid Sues Adidas for Patent Infringement
On February 24, 2009, McDavid Knee Guard, Inc. filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Adidas Sales Inc. In a suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, McDavid claims that Adidas infringed by importing into the U.S.
Broder Bros. Hires Strategic Advisor
In light of the current market conditions, Broder Bros., Co. is looking into its financing options and has hired a financial advisor and law firm to help with the process…
Paddlesports Retailers See Tough Season Ahead
Paddlesports season is almost upon us and it appears retailers are approaching the season with both concern and enthusiasm — depending on which end of the market they serve. Based on numerous conversations with retailers and vendors, the season will star
Accell Group Profit Jumps 17%
Accell Group posted a 17.0% growth in profits in 2008 due to strong sales of bicycles, a better product mix and the acquisition of Ghost. The Dutch bicycle and fitness company reported profits of €28.6 million ($36.0 mm) compared with €24.4 million ($30.7
Björn Borg Proposes Two Board Members
The Nomination Committee of Björn Borg of Stockholm, Sweden, plans to propose that Monica Elling and Fabian Månsson be elected as new members of the Board of Directors of Björn Borg…
Sport Footwear Sees Dramatic Positive Turn in February
Retail sales of Sport Footwear bounced back in a big way to start the 2009 retail fiscal year after posting sluggish results in the 2008 fiscal fourth quarter ended January 31, 2009. For the four-week fiscal month of February, sales of Sport Footwear, wh
SGMA Seeks $100 million in PEP Support
A delegation met on March 4th with members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to talk about what can be done to ‘Get America Moving’ as part of the 10th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day. The group included one Heisman Trophy winner; three Olympic g
Newton Running Names Stephen Gartside as President
Newton Running has appointed Stephen Gartside as the company’s president. Gartside will run the day-to-day global operations of Newton Running and work closely with Newton’s founders, Danny Abshire and Jerry Lee…
Hagale Assumes More Responsibilities at Bass Pro
Bass Pro Shops President Jim Hagal has assumed more oversight of company operations once run by Bass Pro founder Johnny Morris, according to the News Leader in Springfield, MO. Morris has turned his attention to other interests and projects, according to
National Golf Rounds Played Up 8.6% in January
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds Played Report showed that in January, golf rounds played varied vastly between regions. According to the report, national golf rounds played in the U.S. were up 8.6% in January 2009 vs. January 2008…
ATA Changes 2010 Trade Show Dates
The Archery Trade Association’s board of directors has changed the 2010 Trade Show dates to Jan. 13-15 to accommodate a scheduling conflict…
Jimmy Jazz Opens Fourth Georgia Location
Jimmy Jazz, the urban fashion retailer in the eastern United States, will be opening a 4th store location in the state of Georgia on March 4th in the Peachtree mall, located in the city of Columbus. Other store locations in the market include Morrow, Atla
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