Founder David Whelan Sells JJB Stake
Dave Whelan, founder of JJB Sports PLC, has sold his family's entire 28.96 percent stake in the UK sports retailer and quit the board. The stake was sold to a joint venture formed by Icelandic financial group Exista and Chris Ronnie, who was previous
Warrior Sports Acquires MIA Sports
Warrior Sports acquired Made In America (MIA) Sports, a manufacturer of hockey gloves, sports bags, pant covers and accessories based in Montreal. MIA Sports has approximately 23 associates, including Stephane Paul, Sales Manager, and Chris Paul, Pro Serv
GoLite Taps Rossignol Vet for VP of Sales
GoLite has appointed Canice Harte as Vice President of Sales in charge of GoLite’s U.S. apparel and equipment sales. Mr. Harte will be joining the management team in Boulder, Colorado, including Kevin Volz, GoLite’s Sales Manager for apparel and equipment
The Finish Line to Post Q1 Loss on Heavier Promotions, Weak Apparel Business…
The Finish Line, Inc. reported a decline in comp store sales for the fiscal first quarter ended June 2, hurt by a very weak apparel business. Consolidated net sales dipped 0.2% to $288.3 million for the thirteen-week period, while total company same-stor
The Athlete’s Foot Unveils Merchandising and Operations Plan
The Athlete's Foot will enhance and update its in-store design, marketing and merchandizing efforts, and franchise support systems to reinvigorate the brand. The dramatic changes come under the leadership of TAF's new parent company, NexCen Bran
LOWA Retains U.S. Distribution Rights for Tecnica…
LOWA has taken over distribution rights to the Tecnica Outdoor Footwear Division for the U.S. market, effective January 1, 2008. The LOWA hiking and Tecnica ski brands are both owned by The Tecnica Group, based in Giavera, Italy.
The division encompasses
Cabela’s to Open Indiana Store
Cabela's Incorporated plans to build one of its destination retail stores adjacent to Interstate 65 in Greenwood, IN, if negotiations are successfully concluded. Construction on the 125,000 square-foot retail store could begin this fall and the store
Sport Chalet Q4 Impacted by Winter Slow Down…
Sport Chalet is still feeling the impact of one of the driest winters in California history on its winter sports sales, but the company introduced its spring product earlier than normal this year and was able to capitalize on the shifting seasons to a gre
Kellwood’s Board Elects New Executive Team
Kellwood Company's Board of Directors elected new officers yesterday at the Company's June 7 board meeting. Five new officers were appointed, including a new CFO, a new chief strategy and marketing officer, and three new corporate VP's…
Vail Resorts Fiscal Q3 Earnings Climb
Vail Resorts, Inc. revenue increased $28.1 million, or 8.2%, in Q3 of fiscal 2007 to $369.5 million from $341.4 million for the comparable quarter last year. Income from operations for the quarter increased $12.9 million, or 10.5%, to $136.2 million. The
Football Legend Archie Griffin to Speak at The Athlete’s Foot’s Convention
Football Legend Archie Griffin is the keynote speaker for The Athlete's Foot Global Franchise Convention, being held at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas during the SGMA Spring Market. A former owner of numerous Athlete’s Foot franchises, Griffin is kn
Canadian Action Sports chain, West 49, Widens Losses
West 49 Inc., which operates action sports stores in Canada, reported first quarter sales increased 15.5% to $41 million (U.S. $39 million) from $35.5 million (U.S. $33 million). However, net losses expanded to $3.2 million (U.S. $3 million) from $1.8 mil
Crocs Picks Up U.K. Footwear Award
Crocs, Inc. has been selected as the 2007 Footwear Brand of the Year winner at the prestigious Drapers Footwear Awards in the United Kingdom. The Drapers Footwear Awards celebrates the best in footwear retailing in the United Kingdom and Republic of Irel
Golf Apparel Brands Acquires Sahara Sportswear
Golf Apparel Brands, Inc has acquired Sahara Sportswear. The company's roster already includes La Mode, Clark & Gregory, Fairway Blues, and The Golfer. GABI also is a private label supplier to better clubs and resorts and boasts a logo library of ove
Pacific Sunwear Sees Energy at PacSun in May
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that total sales for the four weeks of fiscal May ended June 2, 2007 were $97.7 million, an increase of 10.9% over total sales of $88.1 million during the same four week period ended June 3, 2006. Total Company
