Jarden Corp. Sees Expanding Reach of Outdoor Brand Portfolio
Jarden Corp. upped its long term EPS guidance saying it was confident it can sustain 3% to 5% organic growth even if consumers stay closer to home to cut spending. President and COO Jim Lillie also said he expects the Jarden’s Outdoor Solutions business t
Collective Brands Q2 Profits Jump Before Litigation Charges
Collective Brands, Inc. saw second quarter net income fall as litigation charges associated with the K-Swiss and adidas lawsuits ate into the upside from the inclusion of the Stride Rite business this year. Excluding the one-time charges, earnings rose 42
Acushnet to Shift Production to Asia
The Acushnet Company plans to produce its top-selling Titleist Pro-V1 golf balls in Asia within 3 to 5 years. The company will trim domestic production of the Pro-V1 by about 20% and eliminate an estimated 100 jobs through attrition in coming years, accor
adidas Settles Three-Stripe Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart
adidas AG settled a trademark-infringement lawsuit accusing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of copying its three-stripe design on sneakers. adidas and Wal-Mart filed a joint request on Aug. 29 to dismiss the three-year-old case in federal court in Portland, OR. A ju
Forzani Group Fiscal Q2 Hurt by Renovations; Q3 Off to a Good Start
Forzani Group Ltd. reported a 72% drop in second quarter profit as cool and wet summer weather, a tough economy and store renovations hurt results. Renovations at a number of key locations had a huge impact on sales growth, but management said it feels w
ASR Sees Slower Traffic, But Attendees Generally Pleased
The Action Sports Retailer show this past weekend was more subdued than it has been in years past, as relatively empty aisles reflected what some in attendance attributed to a difficult economy, a later back-to-school period or possibly the exit by sever
Study Finds Foot Locker Most Recognizable Sports Retail Brand
The Foot Locker retail brand is the most recognizable of all sports or outdoor retail brands in the U.S., based on a recent survey conducted by The SportsOneSource Group. The resulting How America Shops Study, released this week, found that 89% of all res
Sport Chalet Strikes Deal with UCLA
Sport Chalet, Inc. has signed an exclusive sponsorship agreement with the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). The deal gives SPCH a highly visible presence at UCLA for all home games from 2008 to 2011. In addition, Sport Chalet will receive Ol
Dick’s and MLS Target Low-income Kids with Shopping Spree
Dick's Sporting Goods will pair 50 disadvantaged kids with Major League Soccer players for shopping sprees. All of the participating children will be given a complimentary gift card and then accompanied through the store by an MLS player, who will he
Ashworth Partners with Golf Channel
Ashworth, Inc. has partnered with Golf Channel as the golf-apparel supplier for Golf Channel's new season of “Big Break X: Michigan,” which debuts October 7. The show's eight two-person teams have been supplied Ashworth product from the company&
Gander Mountain’s CEO Resigns
Gander Mountain Co. announced that Mark R. Baker has stepped down as president, chief executive officer and a board member, effective Sept. 8. Baker resigned from the company in order to become president and COO of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, a compan
Hamilton Named Brunswick CFO
Brunswick Corporation announced that Peter B. Hamilton has been named its senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective Sept. 15. He replaces Peter G. Leemputte, who resigned to take a position with another company…
Callaway Golf President and CEO Sign New Agreement
Callaway Golf Co. announced that the Board of Directors and George Fellows, president and CEO, have agreed to amend and extend the term of his employment agreement through December 2011…
Lady Foot Locker Sponsors Disney Marathon
Lady Foot Locker will be the presenting sponsor of Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend in March 2009, its inaugural race. Under the multi-year agreement, Lady Foot Locker will be involved in the marketing of Disney's Princess Half Marathon W
West 49 Reports 3.9% Q2 Comp Gain
West 49 Inc., Canada's action sport retailer, reported sales for the second quarter ended July 26 rose 6.1% to $45 million. Comparable store sales climbed 3.9% on a consolidated basis. Comps rose 6.2% at the West 49 banner, representing the strongest
