SGMA Launches New Strategic Plan and Rebranding
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) announced a rebranding effort that will change its name to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). The move also includes a new website, national advocacy campaign, research initiative, supplie
Sessions Outerwear Renews Australian License
Sessions Outerwear has renewed its license agreement with Mission Sports, an Australian distributor and licensee of snow sport related products…
Karhu Awards Finland Ski License to Startex Oy
Karhu Holding has awarded Startex Oy of Lahti Finland the licensing rights to the Karhu ski brand. Startex will now market both Karhu footwear and skis in Finland, and will coordinate the Karhu ski distribution in the Nordic and European region in close c
McDavid Hosts Basketball Tournament
McDavid, Inc. will host and sponsor the inaugural “First On, Last Off” Basketball Tournament Sept. 22-23. The tournament will take place at Collins Academy High School in Chicago, IL and coincides with the launch of the company’s new branding…
Zigmont Departs Lifeboat Events
Lifeboat Events announced that effective Sept. 12, its communications director and partner Christopher Zigmont has left the management team to free up capital for the B2B event planning company…
DSW Inc. Declares Special Dividend And Appoints New Board Member
DSW Inc. announced that its board of directors declared a special dividend of $2.00 per share, totaling approximately $91 million. The special dividend will be paid…
OrthoLite Announces Partnership with Lacoste
OrthoLite, the maker of open cell foam insoles, has partnered with Lacoste to enhance their upcoming Sport Active Collection…
Jarden Corp.’s Franklin to Compete for ‘Fittest CEO’ Title
Jarden Corp. CEO Martin E. Franklin is among 17 C-level executives who will compete in the CEO Endurance World Championship, Challenge a grueling 3-day, 6-stage event hosted at Blackberry Farm in TN from Sept. 13-16 that will crown the winner the “F
Conservation Alliance’s Backyard Collective Due in Bend, OR Thursday
On Thursday, September 13, volunteers from Conservation Alliance member companies Ruffwear, REI Bend, FootZone, and Quick Feat International will gather in Sisters for a day of collective action on Whychus Creek…
SGMA To Change Name to Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) plans to change its name to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) as part of a new branding effort. The rebranding process is a reflection of a multi-year strategic planning process that inclu
New Presidential Youth Fitness Program Focuses on Health
The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) is launching the Presidential Youth Fitness Program this month. The new school-based program will replace the President’s Council Youth Fitness Test, which has been implemented i
Trade Representative to Visit New Balance Factory
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, President Obama's top trade adviser, will tour New Balance's factory in Maine to discuss a proposed free trade agreement with eight Pacific Rim companies and its impact on American-made shoes, according to the
Davidson’s Names Matt Nicholson VP Of Sales
Davidson's, one of the nation's top firearms wholesalers, announced the recent promotion of Matt Nicholson to vice-president of sales…
RG Barry Sees 20 Percent Sales Growth in Fiscal 2012
R.G. Barry Corporation reported net sales in its fiscal fourth quarter ended June 30 were $25.0 million, up 6 percent versus one year ago. Net earnings of $474,000, or 4 cents per diluted share, swung from a loss of $863,000, or 8 cents per diluted share
Study: Online Marketplaces Provide Third-Party Retailers Uneven Playing Field
A study released by Mercantry and the E-tailing Group confirmed what many retailers have known for years. While selling on online marketplaces run by Amazon, Buy.com and Walmart.com can greatly boost sales, such sites often present less information on pro
