Category: Outdoor

Town Shoes Gains Equity Investment

February 21, 2012 SGB Update

Alberta Investment Management Corporation has partnered with Callisto Capital to make an investment that will provide them with a controlling interest in Town Shoes Limited, Canada's leading branded specialty footwear retailer. The founding Simpson

JJB Sports Plc Comps Decline Slows as Margins Improve

February 21, 2012 SGB Update

JJB Sports Plc, which operates more than 200 sporting goods stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland, said comp store sales continued to decline at a slower rate in the month ended Jan. 29 and fell 7.6 percent in the second half ended during that period,

The North Face and Patagonia Reevaluate Down Supply

February 21, 2012 SGB Update

The North Face and Patagonia are looking for alternative suppliers of down feathers after being targeted by animal rights activists for buying from a California company that sources feathers from force-fed geese in Hungary, The Telegraph of London has rep

Texas Retailer Launches Rack Specialty Store Concept

February 21, 2012 SGB Update

MSP Holdings, LLC, parent company of Austin Canoe and Kayak’s (ACK), has launched www.RackBoys.com in conjunction with the unveiling of the Rack Boys store-within-a-store concept in Austin, Houston and San Marcos, Texas. Rack Boys offers…

RECALL: 10,500 Fuji Saratoga Women’s Cruisers

February 21, 2012 SGB Update

Advanced Sports Inc. of Philadelphia is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall about 10,500 units of the Fuji Saratoga women’s bicycle because the cruiser’s frame can break in the center of the down tube during use

OIA Names Corporate Responsibility Manager

February 21, 2012 SGB Update

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) said Stephanie Bennett will join its staff as corporate responsibility manager in April after earning a master's degree. A former planning manager at K2, Bennett has experience working with multiple facilities and b

Steve Madden Q4 Profit Increases

February 21, 2012 SGB Update

Steve Madden reported fourth-quarter revenues increased 73.7 percent to $279.8 million. Retail comparable store sales increased 15.9 percent. Net income increased 34.9 percent to $23.8 million, or 55 cents per diluted share, compared to $17.6 million, or

Superfeet Appoints Product Manager

February 21, 2012 SGB Update

Superfeet Worldwide Inc. has hired Dan Wakeland as product manager, a multi-faceted senior level role responsible for researching, designing and bringing new products to market…

Adidas Signs 2011 Heisman Trophy Winner

February 21, 2012 SGB Update

Adidas announced a partnership with 2011 Heisman Trophy winner and top NFL Draft prospect quarterback Robert Griffin III of Baylor University. Griffin III was a consensus first-team All-American finishing his Baylor career holding school records for passi

Under Armour to Debut New Cam Newton Commercial

February 21, 2012 SGB Update

On Wednesday night, Under Armour will premiere its new football commercial, “Cam's Night Out,” on the NFL Network during the NFL Combine. “Cam's Night Out” depicts a Friday night in the life of Under Armour athlete and 2012 NFL Rookie of the Yea

True Temper Expands Roles for Research and Development Team

February 21, 2012 SGB Update

True Temper Sports, the golf shaft manufacturer, announced two key promotions of members of the research and development team. Neal Haas has been named vice president of composite engineering and development and Greg Cavill as vice president of alloy engi

Peak Sports to Open First U.S. Store

February 21, 2012 SGB Executive SGB Update

Peak Sport, a branded sports products company located in China and primarily engaged in designing, manufacturing and distributing sport products including footwear, apparel and accessories, opened its first store in the United States. The store is located

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