Golf Rounds Surge Again in February
Helped by the balmy winter weather, golf rounds played on a national level were up 10.1 percent in February 2012 over February 2011, according to Golf Datatech. The highest increases came in the Mid-Atlantic region, New England, East North Central and We
JJB Sports Confirms Talks with Potential Strategic Investors
JJB Sports plc confirmed that it has in recent weeks held discussions with its lending bank and a number of potential strategic partners and investors about raising additional financing for the company in what could be its third recapitalization since 200
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens New Store in Maryland
Dick's Sporting Goods celebrated the opening of its newest location in Gambrills, MD with a three-day celebration starting March 31. The Gambrills store is the 485th Dick's Sporting Goods location nationwide, and the 10th of its kind in Maryland
Michael McGuinn Passes Away
Michael McGuinn, the former SVP of softgoods merchandising at Sports Authority, passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. McGuinn, who joined Sports Authority in 1999 after a long career in the department stores business, retired from the
LeftLaneSports.com Acquires Seshday.com
LeftLaneSports.com, the members-only flash sale site for outdoor, fitness, and action sports, has acquired Seshday.com, a flash sale site catering to action sports enthusiasts. The deal marked the second acquisition by LeftLaneSports.com in seven months..
Wilson Launches Limited Edition Gloves to Support Athletes’ Favorite Charities
Wilson introduced its line of 2012 Limited Edition Gloves. This year’s line-up includes gloves from 2012 Hall of Fame-inductee Barry Larkin, Brandon Phillips of the Cincinnati Reds, and C.J. Wilson of the Los Angeles Angels. Only 500 gloves were pro
Northern Lites Snowshoes Hires VP and GM
Northern Lites, the American manufacturer of snowshoes, hired Craig Brooks as vice president and general manager. Northern Lites was acquired by Brent and Brian Hallgren and their families in June of 2011…
West Marine’s CEO to Retire
West Marine, Inc.’s president and chief executive officer, Geoff Eisenberg, plans to resign once the company can hire his replacement, the company announced…
Reebok Defends Itself in Nike/Tebow Suit
In answer to Nike's lawsuit against it for sales of Tim Tebow/New York Jets merchandise, Reebok claimed in court that it had the right under an agreement with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), the players' union, to use names and numbers of p
Puma North America Announces New Appointments
Puma announced new appointments within its North American headquarters. Philippe Gautier, who joined Puma in 2009 as chief financial officer, has been appointed chief operation officer of Puma North America. Tara McRae, former vice president of marketing,
Under Armour Names International President
Under Armour announced that Karl-Heinz “Charlie” Maurath has been named president, Under Armour International, effective September 2012. Maurath's new role at Under Armour will include driving international growth, leading the brand’
Exceed Reaches Settlement With Virginia Research Firm
Exceed Company Ltd., the owner and operator of China's Xidelong sportswear brand has reached settlement ) with D.B. Research LLC, an independent research firm based in Chesapeake, VA, and its principal Michael Joseph Ritinski, in connection with the
Vapur Hires Verde PR and Consulting
Vapur, which designs and manufacturers collapsible hydration bottles, has hired Verde PR & Consulting as their public relations agency of record…
STM Bags Hires U.S. Sales Manager
STM Bags, an Australian maker of rugged cases for tablet computers and other electronics, has hired John Schlegel as its U.S. sales manager, where he will spearhead the day-to-day management of STM’s multi-channel distribution network, including out
Ski Sundries and Supplies Picks Western Sales Rep
Ski Sundries & Supplies has retained Kim Meyers Sales, owned and operated by Kim Meyers and located in Denver, CO, to oversee its efforts in the western United States…
