Dynacraft BSC, Inc., a leading U.S. bicycle distributor, has joined Bikes Belong, the national coalition of more than 350 bicycle suppliers and retailers working together to put more people on bicycles more often. Dynacraft distributes a variety of differ
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One Percent for the Planet Hires Backbone and TDA
One Percent for the Planet has retained TDA Advertising and Design of Boulder and Backbone Media of Carbondale, Colorado as their respective graphic and public relations agencies to strengthen their marketing presence and expand upon their brand messaging
American Apparel Revs Jump 24% in Q1
American Apparel reported unaudited combined sales results for the 2007 first quarter ended March 31, 2007 of $73.5 million, a 24% increase…
American Apparel Revs Jump 24% in Q1
American Apparel reported sales climbed 24% for the first quarter ended March 31, to $73.5 million from $59.3 million. Same-store sales rose 17%. Pro-forma adjusted EBITDA increased 64%…
Kobe Bryant Top NBA’s Most Popular Jerseys
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant has the most popular jersey in the NBA this season based on sales at the NBA Store in New York City and NBAStore.com. Bryant regained the lead from the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade, ranked No. 2 this year, who held the top
Founder David Whelan Sells JJB Stake
Dave Whelan, founder of JJB Sports PLC, has sold his family's entire 28.96 percent stake in the UK sports retailer and quit the board. The stake was sold to a joint venture formed by Icelandic financial group Exista and Chris Ronnie, who was previous
Warrior Sports Acquires MIA Sports
Warrior Sports acquired Made In America (MIA) Sports, a manufacturer of hockey gloves, sports bags, pant covers and accessories based in Montreal. MIA Sports has approximately 23 associates, including Stephane Paul, Sales Manager, and Chris Paul, Pro Serv
GoLite Taps Rossignol Vet for VP of Sales
GoLite has appointed Canice Harte as Vice President of Sales in charge of GoLite’s U.S. apparel and equipment sales. Mr. Harte will be joining the management team in Boulder, Colorado, including Kevin Volz, GoLite’s Sales Manager for apparel and equipment
The Athlete’s Foot Unveils Merchandising and Operations Plan
The Athlete's Foot will enhance and update its in-store design, marketing and merchandizing efforts, and franchise support systems to reinvigorate the brand. The dramatic changes come under the leadership of TAF's new parent company, NexCen Bran
Cabela’s to Open Indiana Store
Cabela's Incorporated plans to build one of its destination retail stores adjacent to Interstate 65 in Greenwood, IN, if negotiations are successfully concluded. Construction on the 125,000 square-foot retail store could begin this fall and the store
NSGA Sees 3% Growth in Sporting Goods in ’07
The NSGA said retail sales of sporting goods (footwear, clothing and equipment), which reached a record $52.1 billion in 2006, are expected to grow 3% in 2007. For 2007, sporting goods sales are forecast to increase to $53.7 billion…
The Finish Line to Post Q1 Loss on Heavier Promotions, Weak Apparel Business…
The Finish Line, Inc. reported a decline in comp store sales for the fiscal first quarter ended June 2, hurt by a very weak apparel business. Consolidated net sales dipped 0.2% to $288.3 million for the thirteen-week period, while total company same-stor
LOWA Retains U.S. Distribution Rights for Tecnica…
LOWA has taken over distribution rights to the Tecnica Outdoor Footwear Division for the U.S. market, effective January 1, 2008. The LOWA hiking and Tecnica ski brands are both owned by The Tecnica Group, based in Giavera, Italy.
The division encompasses
Sport Chalet Q4 Impacted by Winter Slow Down…
Sport Chalet is still feeling the impact of one of the driest winters in California history on its winter sports sales, but the company introduced its spring product earlier than normal this year and was able to capitalize on the shifting seasons to a gre
DSW Offsets Q1 Comps Dip with Expense Controls…
DSW Inc. pointed to a lack of warm weather across the U.S. in the fiscal first quarter as a primary component in decline in comp sales for the period. Management said that unlike recent quarters, comps this time around varied widely by region, ranging fr