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FansEdge Owner Shrinks Loss

November 12, 2009 SGB Update

Dreams, Inc., the owner of FansEdge, reported revenues for the third quarter rose 5.7% to $15.2 million, from $14.4 million in the same period last year. EBITDA for the quarter improved about 300% to a loss of $429,000, versus a loss of $1.7 million for t

Arkansas Switches to Nike from Adidas

November 12, 2009 SGB Update

The University of Arkansas will enter into an all-sports apparel and footwear contract with Nike, beginning July 2010. An existing deal with Adidas expires June 30, 2010…

Under Armour Inks Middle East Distribution Deal

November 12, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

Sun and Sand Sports, the multi-gender retailer and wholesaler in the Middle East, announced an exclusive retailing partnership with Under Armour in the Middle East. Sun and Sand Sports plans to retail Under Armour gear in all Sun and Sand Sports showrooms

ECCO Partners with PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus

November 12, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

Danish shoemaker ECCO announced its supporting partnership of the PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus program…

Head NV Q3 Racquet Gains Offset Winter Sports Weakness

November 12, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

Head N.V. reported that net revenues were down 1.0% to €92.2 million ($132 mm) for the three months ended September 30 from €93.1 million ($140 mm) in the year-ago period. The decrease was said to be due to decreased sales volumes in Winter S

West Marine Expands Board of Directors

November 12, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

The West Marine board of directors resolved to expand the board to eight members and, upon the recommendation of the governance and compensation committee, appointed Barbara L. Rambo to fill the vacancy thus created…

Quiksilver Brings Tony Hawk Show to Grand Palais Paris

November 11, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

Quiksilver announced it will hold a 40th anniversary celebration in Paris, November 20-21, 2009. The event will feature two days of skateboarding, music, art and fashion at the historic Grand Palais–culminating in a Saturday night finale featuring The Qu

Brooks Launches Facebook Application for Runners

November 11, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

Brooks Sports, Inc. announced the official launch of its Brooks Running Club application for members of Facebook. The application enables any running enthusiast to share his or her personal running progress, connect with other local runners, inspire other

Backcountry.com Launches New Off Price Site – The Department of Goods

November 11, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

The Department of Goods is Backcountry.com's new closeout outdoor gear store. The store opens with $58 million worth of bike, board, surf, skate, travel, and outdoor gear. The new online store is currently invite-only and it marks the fifth store ope

Mast General Store Eyes Store in Downtown Columbia, SC

November 11, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

The Mast General Store has purchased the Lourie's Building on Main Street in downtown Columbia, SC. The potential store would mark its second location in South Carolina and its tenth location…

Backcountry.com’s Parent Sees Gains in E-commerce

November 11, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

Liberty Interactive's eCommerce businesses, which includes Backcountry.com, increased revenue in the third quarter by 2% to $160 million and adjusted OIBDA (operating income before depreciation & amortization) by $2 million to $5 million. The e-comme

Cerf Bros. Files for Bankruptcy, Puts Itself Up for Sale

November 11, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

Cerf Bros Bag Co, a 94-year-old camping goods manufacturer and distributor based in St Louis, Mo., has filed a bankruptcy petition and put its assets up for sale. The company makes duffles, cargo & storage bags, backpacks, travel gear and accessories for