Category: Outdoor

Riddell Unveils New External Helmet Dating System

January 5, 2012 SGB Update

Riddell announced that it will be the first manufacturer to provide users with an easy-to-read, initial season of use/maximum life label. The label will be affixed to the exterior of its helmets in order to provide athletes with the highest level of prote

Ross Stores Posts Strong December Sales Gains

January 5, 2012 SGB Update

Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales for the five weeks ended December 31, 2011 increased 14 percent to $1.149 billion from $1.008 billion for the five weeks ended January 1, 2011. Same-store sales for the month rose 9 percent on top of 4 percent and 12

November Golf Rounds Show Some Recovery

January 5, 2012 SGB Update

According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the US were up 1.7 percent in November 2011 compared to November 2010. Public access play was up 1.4 percent for the month and private course activity was up 2.4 percent…

Saks Inc. Sees 5.8 Percent Comp Sales Gain in December

January 5, 2012 SGB Update

Saks Inc. announced that owned sales totaled $452.5 million for the five weeks ended December 31, 2011 compared to $432.3 million for the five weeks ended January 1, 2011, a 4.7 percent increase. Comparable store sales increased 5.8 percent for the month.

TJX Has Sales Increase in December, Announces Stock Split

January 5, 2012 SGB Update

TJX Cos., the owner of retailers TJ Maxx, Marshalls and others, announced today a two-for-one stock split on the heels of better-than-expected same-store sales for December. Sales for the five-week period ended Dec. 31 rose 8 percent to over $3 billion..

Mizuno Hires VP of Latin America

January 5, 2012 SGB Update

Mizuno USA has hired Hartmut Junghahn as vice president of Latin America. Scheduled to assume responsibilities in January 2012, Junghahn brings more than 27 years of consumer products expertise, with experience as a general manager, including sales, mark

Outdoor Retailer Forms Ties with Sun Dance Film Festival

January 5, 2012 SGB Update

In recognition of the many interests, values and activities shared between attendees of the Sundance Film Festival and Outdoor Retailer (OR), the outdoor industry trade show recently became an “Institute Associate” of the world-renowned independent film f

High Sierra Sport Appoints Midwest Reps

January 5, 2012 SGB Update

High Sierra Sport Company appointed Terry and Vickie Pearson of Great Lakes Sales Force to represent its luggage and bag line in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio…

Nantahala Outdoor Center Wins OIA Inspiration Award

January 5, 2012 SGB Update

Nantahala Outdoor Center will receive the 2012 Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Inspiration Award at a ceremony presented by the OIA and Adidas Outdoor on Jan. 20 in Salt Lake City, UT. The award is the industry’s top honor for businesses

Quiksilver’s Randy Hild Transitions to Consulting Role

January 4, 2012 SGB Update

Quiksilver announced that long-time marketing executive Randy Hild will be transitioning to a consulting part-time role with the company as he moves to form his own creative agency. Hild most recently served as executive vice president of strategic partne

Sportcraft to Liquidate

January 4, 2012 SGB Update

Sportcraft, the maker of recreational sports gear like pool tables, air hockey and horseshoe sets, filed a Chapter 7 petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court of New Jersey to liquidate. According to a report in The New York Times, the liquidation st

Sears Rolls Out Fitness In-Store Shops

January 4, 2012 SGB Update

Sears recently completed construction on its latest “Fitness Flagship” store-within-a-store. Continuing a roll out that began last year at select Sears locations and now in more than 35 sites, these 6,000 sq. ft. Fitness Flagship specialty stores feature

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