Nike's Charlie Denson ranked 13th on Sports Business Journal's list of the 50 most influential people in sports business. Adidas's Herbert Hainer came in at 17, and Under Armour's Kevin Plank, 42…
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Ashworth Sees Q4 Sales Rise; Net Loss Slim
Ashworth, Inc. reported consolidated net revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter ended October 31, 2007 increased 8.9% to $54.6 million compared to $50.2 million in the same quarter last year. Net domestic revenue increased 9.1% to $44.7 million for the fou
A4 Launches New Rapid Replenishment Program
A4 is launching the “A4 Express” rapid fulfillment program targeted at the specialty sporting goods retailer. A4 is answering the retailers need to keep inventory levels low while always being in stock on core items. The new “A4 Express Catalog” will be m
Tefron Names Active Chairman
Tefron Ltd., a producer of seamless intimate apparel and active wear, has appointed Yacov Gelbard, former CEO of the Bezeq Group, as active chairman of the board of directors. The Israelli-based company also announced that Yarom Oren is replacing Gillon B
Remington Acquires Marlin Firearms
Remington Arms Co. Inc. announced plans to acquire Marlin Firearms Co. Under the agreement, Robert Behn will remain president of Marlin. The deal is expected to close in January…
SSG Unsure About Causes for Stock Decline
Sport Supply Group, Inc.'s normal policy is not to comment on unusual market activity. However, the company said that it is not aware of any reason for Friday’s higher than average trading volume and stock price decline…
Tony Hawk Foundation Passes $2 Million in Funding
The Tony Hawk Foundation Board of Directors voted today to award 29 grants worth $255,000 for the construction of new public skateparks in low-income communities across the U.S. This series of grants and a special Pledge Drive in October that raised $60,5
NSGA Management Conference to Examine Future of Retail
The future of retailing in the 21st Century will be examined at the 44th Annual NSGA Management Conference May 4-7, 2008 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Ariz. Futurist Ed Barlow, president of Creating the Future, Inc., will discuss
Nike, Inc. Spends Big to Drive Fiscal Q2 Growth…
Nike, Inc. reported that the Nike brand posted a mid-single-digit revenue increase in the U.S. region for the fiscal second quarter through November, but the real energy continued to come out of the international business as emerging markets in both Europ
Nike, Inc. Scores Win in Umbro Buyout Bid…
A brief but significant chess match unfolded behind closed doors this week in the U.K. as Mike Ashley, the founder of U.K. sporting goods retailer Sports Direct, attempted to use his deal-breaking 29.9% stake in Umbro to fortify negotiations with Nike, In
Under Armour Inks New Lease to Expand HQ…
Under Armour Inc. has signed a lease for expansion space near its headquarters in South Baltimore. According to a filing with the SEC, Under Armour on December 14 signed a lease for 138,198 square feet at the Overflo Public Warehouse Inc. property at 145
NSSF Ranks Economic Impact of Hunting and Fishing…
According to a study from National Shooting Sports Foundation, Texas leads the country in total hunters and anglers, money spent by sportsmen, jobs supported by hunting and fishing and tax revenue generated. The new state-by-state rankings were compiled t
SIA Retail Audit: Snow Sports Sales Decline in Early Season…
With virtually no early season snow nationwide, the snow sports season got off to a late start this year and retail sales suffered as a result. SIA issued its first in a series of six retail audits covering specialty sales of snow sports apparel, equipmen
Debate Over Polycarbonate Water Bottles Grows…
The reputation of Lexan polycarbonate water bottles received another blow last week after yoga retailer Lululemon joined Mountain Equipment Co-op in pulling water bottles containing bisphenol-A (BPA) from their shelves. Vancouver's Mountain Equipment
Late November Cold Shifts Outdoor Footwear Sales…
While last year was considered by many to be one of the worst winters for outdoor and snow sports retailers in the past decade, Footwear sales remained strong. However, this year is getting a later start, according to data collected by SportScanINFO. Last
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