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Independents Come Out on Top in Consumer Reports’ First Ratings of Sporting Goods Retailers
In its first ratings of sporting-goods retailers, 26,461 readers told Consumer Reports about 34,229 experiences buying treadmills, skis, and the like. Almost 30 percent of the transactions took place at Dick’s and Sports Authority. But neither made
Alpha Golf/Kent Sports to Distribute Iomic Grips
Iomic USA, manufacturer of golf club grips, has reached a distribution agreement with Alpha Golf/Kent Sports Inc., a distributor for top golf brands for over 30 years…
Oxford Golf Signs Steve Elkington as Brand Ambassador
Oxford Golf announced that Steve Elkington is joining the roster of Oxford Golf sponsored golfers…
Jarden Investing to Triple Zoot’s Sales
Jarden Corp. CEO Jim Lillie identified the triathlon footwear and apparel brand Zoot as one of the most promising growth opportunities at Jarden Outdoor Solutions (JOS), which sold $2.7 billion of camping, fishing, football, skiing and outdoor apparel in
Easton-Bell Sheds Revenues, Boost Margins in First Quarter
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc., which owns the Easton, Bell, Giro, Riddell and Blackburn brands, reported net sales declined 4.0 percent to $207.6 million in the first quarter compared with the year earlier quarter. Team Sports sales were flat, while Action Spo
Nighthawk Lights Partners with Outdoorsman Chad Weatherford
Nighthawk Lights LLC has partnered with Chad Weatherford a Field & Stream two-time Total Outdoorsman Challenge Champion to promote it line of gear to outdoor enthusiasts…
The Buckle’s May Comps Rise 6.2 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended May 4, increased 6.2 percent…
Golfsmith Opens Stores in Gainesville, VA and Beavercreek, OH
Golfsmith International is opening a store in Gainesville, VA as well as one in Beavercreek, OH…
Sport Chalet Retains IR Firm
Sport Chalet, Inc. has retained Financial Profiles, Inc. as its investor relations firm…
Nike Puts Michael Spillane in Charge of Greater China
Nike Inc.'s Michael Spillane, currently a vice president at the company, will become the vice president & GM of Nike’s Greater China geography effective June 1. Spillane was most recently the CEO and president of Umbro…
Active Interest Media Agrees to Acquire Bonnier Mountain Group
Active Interest Media has reached an agreement to acquire the properties of the Bonnier Mountain Group, including SKI, Skiing, Warren Miller Entertainment and NASTAR…
Sanuk Hires PR Firm
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has named MWW as public relations agency of record…
Walking Co. Announces Gold Sponsorship of Revlon Run/Walk
The Walking Company announced their sponsorship of the 2013 EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on May 4th (New York), and May 11th (Los Angeles)…
Cabela’s Plans Stores for Edmonton, Alberta and Tualatin, OR
Cabela’s Inc. announced plans to open its fourth store Canada in north Edmonton, Alberta, as well as a second store in Oregon, in Tualatin…
Authentic Brands Group Co-Invests to Acquire Three Fashion Brands
Authentic Brands Group, which owns the sports brands Prince, Tapout, Sportcraft and Silver Star, co-invested with Waitt Company to acquire Judith Leiber, Adrienne Vittadini and Taryn Rose…
