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Canadian Law Group Sues Reebok Over Toning Claims

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

Consumer Law Group Inc., based in Montreal, announced the filing in the Quebec Superior Court of a proposed national class action lawsuit against Reebok on behalf of individuals who have purchased the footwear EasyTone and RunTone. The class action involv

RadiciSpandex Plant in Tuscaloosa to Close

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

A plant in Tuscaloosa owned by RadiciSpandex Corp., a maker of elastic fiber and yarn, is closing. Eighty-nine jobs will be impacted…

Skechers Announces Third Annual Pier to Pier Friendship Walk

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

Skechers is teaming up with Kids Foot Locker to kick off the third annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk to raise funds for children with special needs and education on Oct. 30, 2011. The lineup for this year's festivities include fitness expe

Smith and Wesson Secures Two Texas Law Enforcement Contracts

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation has been awarded firearm contracts in Texas from the Austin Police Department and from the San Antonio Police Officers Association. Both organizations converted to firearms from the Smith & Wesson Military & Police (M&P)

Eric Pollard Commits Another Four Years with Line Skis

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

Line Skis announced that Eric Pollard has signed on for another four years as an athlete, graphic artist, and visionary for product design. Pollard, who’s been with Line for more than a decade will continue…

U.K. Retail Comps Lag Inflation in September

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

U.K. retail sales rose 0.3 percent in September on a like-for-like basis from September 2010, when sales had risen 0.5 percent. On a total basis, sales were up 2.5 percent, against a 2.2 percent increase in September 2010…

Fitness EM Appoints Mark Ish as National Sales Director

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

Fitness EM appointed Mark Ish as national sales director, reporting to Steven Sandler, vice president of sales. Ish joins Fitness EM from Altus Athletic, where he served as the vice president of sales & marketing…

Scottish Retail Sales Up 0.8 percent in September

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

Total Scottish retail sales in September were up 0.8 percent on September 2010, when they had increased 2.3 percent, according to recent data released by the Scottish Retail Consortium. Like-for-like sales were 0.6 percent lower than a year ago, when they

NRF: Consumers Plan to Take Advantage of Holiday Sales to Self-Gift

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

Armed with savvy shopping skills and a renewed focus on value, consumers this holiday season will shop at a variety of locations and channels as they scope out ways to get the best bang for their buck. According to the NRF’s 2011 Holiday Consumer I

Darn Tough Vermont Expanding Again

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

Darn Tough Vermont says it is investing an additional $400,000 into its hosiery mill this year, most of which will be allocated for more Italian-made seamless knitting machines. The company also expects to add more jobs…

Sports Direct Confirms Full Year Earnings

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

Sports Direct International plc reported total sales for the nine weeks ending Sept. 25 grew 11.5 percent to £329m ($376 mm) and gross profit increased 12.0 percent to £131m ($150 mm)…

EMLYON Business School Launches Master in Sports and Outdoor Industry Management

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

EMLYON Business School is partnering with the Outdoor Sports Valley consortium (OSV) to launch a Master of Science in Sports and Outdoor Industry Management. Located in the French Alps, OSV represents over 70 leading brands in the leisure industry includi