The Walking Company closed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of Natural Comfort Footwear, Inc. effective Jan. 15. Natural Comfort, an independent comfort shoe retailer in Florida, has eight stores operating under the names Natural Comfort an
Category: Outdoor
Cold Weather Accessories Keep Runners Outside
Across the northern tier of the United States, runners persevere through the winter months, slogging through snow and slush, learning to keep their balance on icy surfaces and endlessly experimenting with ways to see and be seen…
A Sporting Goods Industry Call to Action…
Ah, the 80’s… A time when the sporting goods industry was at its peak — both in growth and as a draw for some of the best and brightest coming out of college. Fast forward 20 years and this industry just isn’t what many graduates have in mind when it co
Nike Bauer Goes Retro for Outdoor Hockey Game
Nike Bauer Hockey has designed retro skates and throwback wood sticks for several members of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres as part of a special outdoor charity game. The game takes place January 1 at Ralph Wilson Stadium with proceeds to bene
Investor Group Takes Control of Nautilus Board
Nautilus, Inc. and Sherborne Investors LP reported Monday that the voting results from the December 18, 2007 special meeting of shareholders confirmed that all four Sherborne Investors nominees have been elected to the company's Board of Directors. T
Golf Galaxy Memphis Store to Close, Merge with Dick’s Store
The Memphis Business Journal is reporting that a Golf Galaxy store in Memphis is closing its doors and will be merged with a Dick's Sporting Goods Store across the street from its current location. Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. acquired Golf Galax
Genesco Wins Round One in Merger Fight
Genesco, Inc. won the first battle of what believe will be a long drawn out war in its legal fight with The Finish Line, Inc. to complete a merger first announced in June of this year. The judge in the Chancery Court in Nashville, where Genesco filed its
Kokatat Hires Morley as Western Sales Rep
Sean Morley has accepted the position as Kokatat Sales Representative for the western territory. This territory includes California, Nevada and Arizona. Sean moved from the UK to California in 2006 and founded River and Ocean LLC, a Sales and Customer Ser
Eddie Bauer Prepays $20M in Debt
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. announced that it has made a voluntary prepayment of $20 million on the existing term loan facility. The company is currently in compliance with all financial covenants under the Term Loan, even without giving effect to the volu
Denson, Hainer, Plank Rank Among Most Influential in Sports
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…
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…
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