Category: Outdoor

Rocky Brands’ Q2 Impacted by Storm Damage

July 24, 2012 SGB Update

Rocky Brands, Inc. reported earnings in its second quarter slumped to $218,000, or 3 cents a share, from $2.3 million, or 30 cents, a year ago. Revenues were down 15.1 percent to $44.4 million from $52.3 million. Rocky Brands noted that on June 29, severe

SportsOneSource Announces 2012 SGB 40 Under 40 Honorees

July 23, 2012 SGB Update

The SportsOneSource Group has announced the honorees for the fifth annual SGB 40 Under 40 Awards. This year’s list again contains individuals from all corners of the sporting good industry who are recognized as leaders making a difference in their b

Currie Technologies Relocates IZIP Store

July 23, 2012 SGB Update

Currie Technologies has relocated its IZIP concept retail store from Venice Beach to Santa Monica, CA. It is now located at 2803 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA, a popular shopping, dining and pedestrian destination…

Top Mountaineers to Discuss Everest Legend at OR

July 23, 2012 SGB Update

An all-star panel of climbers and adventurers will explore the outdoor industry’s complicated relationship with the world’s highest peak during Death on Everest 2012 at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show next week. The panel include

Lids Team Sports Inks Five-Year Extension with IUPUI

July 23, 2012 SGB Update

Lids Team Sports, the wholesale team dealer division of Indianapolis-based LIDS Sports Group, has reached an agreement with the IUPUI Athletics Department for a continuation of its previous deal for five years. Through the agreement, Nike will maintain i

Colorado’s Echo Mountain Put on Auction Block

July 23, 2012 SGB Update

Echo Mountain, one of the few Colorado ski areas that sits entirely on private land, has been put up for auction by its owners. Racebrook and its auction affiliate, Sheldon Good & Company are soliciting bids for the resort via a sealed bid auction format

House Committee to Hold Hearing on Marketplace Equity Act

July 23, 2012 SGB Update

The National Retail Federation reiterated its call on Congress to address a loophole that allows most online sellers to avoid sales tax collection to the detriment of local retailers and communities. The statement came as the House Judiciary Committee is

Gatorade, NFL, NBA and MLS Launch Beat the Heat Campaign

July 23, 2012 SGB Update

The Gatorade Company, a division of PepsiCo, has partnered with the NFL, NBA, and MLS for the Gatorade “Beat the Heat” program. This educational campaign aims to raise awareness among athletes, parents and coaches on the importance of consuming liquids be

JJB Sports Seeks Funding, Appoints Bob Corliss As Chairman

July 20, 2012 SGB Update

JJB Sports Plc, the UK sporting goods chain, revealed that it is seeking further funding, just three months after receiving a £30 million (U.S. $47m) cash injection in April. The funding search comes as results have deteriorated in recent months. The comp

Leatherman Acquires Fast-Growing Multi-Tool Upstart

July 20, 2012 SGB Update

Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. (LTG) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the PocketToolX Company (PTX), a Seattle start-up that outgrew its capital resources when sales of its single-piece multi-tools caught on faster than expected. The deal will gi

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