Category: Sports/Fitness

Unique Solar Tree Makes New Store a Landmark

May 26, 2011 SGB Update

Customers should not have much trouble finding Half-Moon Outfitters new store in Columbia, SC when it opens June 3. They can just head down the 2900 block of Devine Street until they see the giant tree like structure bristling with solar panels and pull i

Syms Explores Possible Sale

May 26, 2011 SGB Update

Syms Corp. said it is considering selling itself and other strategic alternatives. The company said its board is evaluating alternatives with Rothschild Inc. as an adviser, and doesn't plan on commenting further unless a transaction is approved or if

Louisville Slugger Partners with The Nature Conservancy

May 26, 2011 SGB Update

In recognition of next week's Emerald Ash Borer Awareness week, Louisville Slugger and The Nature Conservancy are teaming up to encourage the public to learn how to spot the signs of the emerald ash borer and take simple steps to help avoid the sprea

DSW’s Q1 Earnings Climb on 10 Percent Comp Gain

May 24, 2011 SGB Update

DSW Inc. reported first quarter net sales increased 12.0 percent to $503.6 million from $449.5 million in the first quarter of 2010. Comparable sales increased 10.8 percent on top of a 16.2 percent increase in comps in the first quarter of 2010. Net earni

Western Ski Resorts Continue to Post Solid Occupancy Gains

May 24, 2011 SGB Update

Overall occupancy at major western mountain resorts finished up 5.7 percent this winter compared to last season, capping off a near record year for the snowsports industry in terms of lodging occupancy, skier visits and retail sales, according to Mountain

ANSGear.com Buys Action Village

May 23, 2011 SGB Update

ANSgear announced that it has acquired ActionVillage.com. Reports last week indicated that the paintball and action sports e-commerce site had shut down and was being auctioned off in order to pay creditors. The purchase price was not disclosed…

Above The Rim Extends Grant Program to Harlem

May 23, 2011 SGB Update

Above the Rim, which is owned by Collective Brands, said Hoops By the River, Inc. (HBTR) in Harlem was named the fourth non-profit to receive funds through the A.T.R. Project (Assisting The Rise), the brand's community-based youth development grant p

Keen Expands U.S. Production

May 23, 2011 SGB Update

Keen said it now expects to build 13 footwear styles in its new plant in Portland, OR in coming years. With one production line up and running, the facility currently employs about 15 people, a number that will grow when the second production line revs up

Container Imports Level Off for First Time in 18 Months

May 23, 2011 SGB Update

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is forecast to level off this month at about the same numbers as last year after nearly 18 months of year-over-year gains, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released b

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