SylvanSport Seeking Strategic Options
SylvanSport, the North Carolina based maker of Mobile Adventure Gear has recently engaged Silver Steep Partners to serve as its exclusive financial advisor and to review the company’s strategic options. The company is seeking capital to support its
UES (Upper Echelon Shoes) Partners with Steve Madden
New York-based shoe brand UES (Upper Echelon Shoes) and Steve Madden announced an official partnership and are preparing to unveil their first joint effort with UES' Fall 2010 collection. Each party will have an even stake in the venture, with UES d
Hincapie Sportswear Hires Southeast Reps
Hincapie Sportswear, manufacturer of clothing for cyclissts, has hired Tarbell Patten as retail sales representatives for the brand in Kentucky, Mississippi and Northern Alabama…
Two Heisman Winners to Attend National Health Through Fitness Day
Nearly 20 well known figures from the sports world have confirmed their attendance for SGMA’s 11th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day being held March 10 in Washington DC. The honorary chairman this year will be Herschel Walker. Others inclu
Stage Stores Appoints Chief Merchant and COO
Stage Stores, Inc. named Richard Maloney chief merchandising officer and Edward Record chief operating officer. Both Maloney and Record will report to Andy Hall, President and CEO…
Golfsmith to Open Stores in Milwaukee, WI and Brea, CA
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. has two added new store locations for 2010 which the company says completes its new store leasing objectives for 2010. Adding to the previously announced new stores in Naples, FL and Overland Park, KS, Golfsmith has
Cabela’s Closes $300 mm Securitization
Cabela’s Incorporated said Cabela’s Credit Card Master Note Trust successfully completed the sale of $300 million of Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2010-I. The securitization transaction included the issuance of $255 million of Class A Notes, whic
DNA Beverage Reaches Deal for Meat Snack Products
DNA Beverage Corp, an energy drink maker targeting the action sports community, has entered into a sales, marketing and manufacturing agreement with Monogram Food Solutions for DNA branded meat snack products…
Mizuno Corp. Lowers Outlook on Continued Declines…
Mizuno Corp. for the second year in a row lowered its fiscal full-year forecast after weak fiscal third quarter sales brought new realities of the business into focus. The company reported last week that the declines in the golf business had moved into positive territory again, but declines continued in the Americas and Japan. Decreased […]
R.G. Barry Names Jay Smith to Top China Sourcing Post
R.G. Barry Corporation, the parent of Terrasoles, has named veteran product development, sourcing and marketing professional Jay Smith its China-based vice president of sourcing…
Street Surfing Partners with Marvel
Street Surfing, LLC is transporting Spider-Man from comic books to skate parks and streets this spring with the introduction of the Spider-Man 3-D Wave Board, the first licensed casterboard in the market. As part of its agreement with Marvel Entertainment
ThreadLites – Illuminated Apparel Launches Collegiate Series
U.S. Branding Group, LLC announced their receipt of Authorized Collegiate Licensing, from the Licensing Resource Group (LRG), and Strategic Marketing Affiliates (SMA) for their ThreadLites & TechnoThreadZ – Illuminated Branded Apparel Line…
Nike Edges Past ESPN in Sports Brand Survey
In its second Forbes Fab 40, Nike edged out ESPN in its survey of the top-ten Sports Business Brands. The survey placed Nike's sales at $10.5 billion versus $10.3 billion for ESPN. The remaining eight brands on the list included Adidas, $7.3 billion;
OR Winter Market: The Backcountry…
The backcountry market continued to break trail at Outdoor Retailer’s Winter Market tradeshow, both in product innovation and industry buzz. “Backcountry wintersports has become the hardgoods core around which the show revolves,” says Ou
REI Doubles 2009 Net on 1.5% Increase in Sales
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) reported pre-audited earnings in 2009 more than doubled to $29.8 million from $14.5 million a year ago. Revenues improved 1.4% to $1.45 billion from $1.43 billion…
