Reports: SF Housing Authority to Drop Handgun Suit Against NRA
According to multiple published reports, the National Rifle Association has confirmed that the San Francisco Housing Authority is preparing to drop it blanket handgun ban in public housing…
Thorlos Makes Changes in Rep Coverage
Sock manufacturer Thorlos has selected Tom and Tony Karas with Robb Green of T & T Manufacturers to provide coverage for the state of Colorado. Thorlos' long-standing representative Jan Gulliksen will also continue in his current capacity with the co
Upside Over Boasts Healthy 2008 Revenue Gains
Upside Over Inc., the kids-focused outdoor retailer and e-commerce website, said revenues had grow 350% in Fiscal Year 2008. Management said it has benefited as more and more families are deciding to stay close to home and participating in what the indust
The Finish Line Shrinks Q3 Loss; Reduces Inventories
The Finish Line fiscal third quarter sales declined 4.4% to $256.9 million for the thirteen-week period ending November 29, compared to $268.7 million in Q3 last year. Consolidated comps decreased 3.6%. By concept, comps dipped 3.3% at Finish Line and fel
Moves of the Year (Year in Review)
The Forzani Group named Tom Quinn as president for both the corporate and franchise businesses…
Obituaries (Year in Review)
The sporting goods industry bid farewell to several longtime industry stalwarts this year, including William “Bill” Modell, chairman of the board of Modell’s Sporting Goods, who died February 14, 2008, in New York. He was 86 years old. Under his leaders
Greg Norman Collection Enters Agreement with Vantage Apparel
President and CEO Michael Setola announces that Greg Norman Collection has entered into a licensing agreement with Vantage Apparel to sell and distribute GNC apparel into the corporate sales channel. The new agreement is effective immediately…
Golf Rounds Played Continues to Drop in November
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds played showed that in most regions, golf rounds played continue to rapidly fall. According to the report, national golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 6.7% in November 2008 vs. November 2007, bringing the year-t
Management Shakeup at JJB Sports
JJB Sports, the struggling U.K. sporting goods chain, has named David Jones, the former chief executive of U.K. fashion chain Next, as executive chairman. Peter Williams, the former chief executive of the Selfridges U.K. department store, has also been ap
California Pro Sports Forms Joint Venture
California Pro Sports, Torrance, Cal. team dealer,, announced a unique joint venture with Tyler Sports, Inc., operated baseball/softball training facilities, and The Perfect Fit, a sports marketing firm. The venture will enable the three regional compani
Zoot Acquired by K2 Sports
Zoot Sports has been acquired by K2 Sports. Terms of the transaction were…
Holiday Was Just as Tough as Everyone Expected
Holiday 2008 proved to be just as disappointing for many in the retail sphere as everyone worried beforehand. Though anecdotal evidence from much of specialty retail held slightly better results than the general market…
Suunto Names Director of Marketing
Suunto North America has named Nate Randle as director of marketing….
Sheri Poe Out at MBT
MBT reports that Sheri Poe will no longer serve as CEO of U.S. operations. Ken Pucker, who was named interim global CEO in early November, will assume her responsibilities for managing the U.S. entity of MBT…
Fleet Feet Holds National Franchise Conference, Launches New Format
Fleet Feet, Inc., the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, met in Dallas this week for its annual Winter Franchise Conference. Franchisees from 30 states attended workshops and an exclusive trade show which marked the first year of a n
