Category: Footwear

Home Depot Ends Olympian Jobs Program

January 7, 2009 SGB Update

Home Depot Inc., citing the difficult economy and the impact of the housing downturn, has ended its program that gave Olympic athletes part-time jobs, flexible hours and full-time pay and benefits to help support their training. In the 16 years that Home

Skechers, Adjmi Team Up for Kids Apparel Line

January 6, 2009 SGB Update

Skechers USA said that Adjmi Apparel Group has been named the licensee for a new Skechers-branded children’s clothing line set to launch in Fall 2009 at department, specialty and online retailers that carry Skechers Kids footwear…

Thorlos Makes Changes in Rep Coverage

January 6, 2009 SGB Update

Sock manufacturer Thorlos has selected Tom and Tony Karas with Robb Green of T & T Manufacturers to provide coverage for the state of Colorado. Thorlos' long-standing representative Jan Gulliksen will also continue in his current capacity with the co

Upside Over Boasts Healthy 2008 Revenue Gains

January 6, 2009 SGB Update

Upside Over Inc., the kids-focused outdoor retailer and e-commerce website, said revenues had grow 350% in Fiscal Year 2008. Management said it has benefited as more and more families are deciding to stay close to home and participating in what the indust

The Finish Line Shrinks Q3 Loss; Reduces Inventories

January 6, 2009 SGB Update

The Finish Line fiscal third quarter sales declined 4.4% to $256.9 million for the thirteen-week period ending November 29, compared to $268.7 million in Q3 last year. Consolidated comps decreased 3.6%. By concept, comps dipped 3.3% at Finish Line and fel

Obituaries (Year in Review)

January 5, 2009 SGB Update

The sporting goods industry bid farewell to several longtime industry stalwarts this year, including William “Bill” Modell, chairman of the board of Modell’s Sporting Goods, who died February 14, 2008, in New York. He was 86 years old. Under his leaders

Golf Rounds Played Continues to Drop in November

January 5, 2009 SGB Update

The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds played showed that in most regions, golf rounds played continue to rapidly fall. According to the report, national golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 6.7% in November 2008 vs. November 2007, bringing the year-t

Management Shakeup at JJB Sports

January 2, 2009 SGB Update

JJB Sports, the struggling U.K. sporting goods chain, has named David Jones, the former chief executive of U.K. fashion chain Next, as executive chairman. Peter Williams, the former chief executive of the Selfridges U.K. department store, has also been ap

California Pro Sports Forms Joint Venture

January 2, 2009 SGB Update

California Pro Sports, Torrance, Cal. team dealer,, announced a unique joint venture with Tyler Sports, Inc., operated baseball/softball training facilities, and The Perfect Fit, a sports marketing firm. The venture will enable the three regional compani

Holiday Was Just as Tough as Everyone Expected

January 1, 2009 SGB Update

Holiday 2008 proved to be just as disappointing for many in the retail sphere as everyone worried beforehand. Though anecdotal evidence from much of specialty retail held slightly better results than the general market…

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