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Zumiez Inc. Raises Guidance

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. said that based on better than planned quarter-to-date sales and product margins, it is increasing its expected sales and earnings guidance for the quarter ending October 31.. September month-to-date comparable store sales increased 0.8% while

Adidas Endorses European Rugby Cup

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

Adidas became the official matchball and referee kit supplier to the European Rugby Cup (ERC). Under the sponsorship deal with the ERC, adidas will provide the official match ball for both the Heineken Cup and newly titled Amlin Challenge Cup…

Implus Footcare Relocates Headquarters

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

Implus Footcare LLC's new 262,000 square feet headquarters and distribution center in Durham, NC, has been completed. The new building will centralize distribution of all Implus' brands and provide more space for its staff, according to the Tria

Birki’s Names Mangione VP, Sales and Marketing

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

Birki's, the casual footwear brand, has appointed Robert Mangione as its vice president of Sales and Marketing. In this newly created position, Mangione will lead programs to strengthen brand positioning with existing customers, and drive growth in n

EOG and OIA Co-Ordinate Sustainability Efforts

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

The European Outdoor Group (EOG) and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) have recently made a commitment to cooperate on the two organizations individual sustainability projects ensuring the production of complementary tools for the outdoor sectors com

Sporting Goods Sees 2009 as Year of the Margin

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

Tough times call for prudent inventory management at retail. But is the industry overdoing it? As retailers work to keep inventories lean this year and focus on bottom-line profitability instead of just top-line growth, some are starting to get concerned

NFL Players to Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

NFL players and coaches will be sporting pink pink cleats, wristbands, gloves, sideline hats and captain patches among other items in October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month…

The Finish Line Sees Weak Traffic Offset Running Strength in Fiscal Q2

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

The Finish Line sees running footwear remaining strong, while apparel is “getting healthier” and its e-commerce business “continues to grow profitability.” Like many other retailers, comparable store sales also turned positive in September but anemic traf

Moving Comfort Official Sports Bra of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

Moving Comfort announced that the company has been named the ‘Official Sports Bra’ of the popular Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon Series…

The North Face Speaks Out on EPA “Pesticide” Charges

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

The North Face faced a media firestorm last week after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that more than 70 styles of shoes advertised as bacteria-killing by the outdoor giant had not been registered with the agency. TNF said it had immedia

Everlast Partners With 24 Hour Fitness

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

Everlast Worldwide has launched a national marketing tie-in with 24 Hour Fitness gyms called the Everlast Shadowbox Workout..

Forzani Group Back-to-School Comps Essentially Flat

September 28, 2009 SGB Update

The Forzani Group Ltd. reported that consolidated same-store store sales for the back-to-school period inched up 0.1% for the seven-week period ended Sept. 20 compared to the comparable period last year. Broken out, consolidated same-store sales for the f