FGL Sports Reports 2.9 Percent Comps Growth in Q4
FGL Sports' fourth quarter retail sales reached C$444.2 million ($447mm) in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 29, 2012, up 4.5 percent compared with the same period in 2011, according to financial results released by its parent company Canadian Tire Corp
Nordstrom Turns in Impressive Fourth Quarter Comps
Nordstrom, Inc. reported that total company same-store sales increased 6.3 percent in the fourth quarter ended February 2, 2013 compared with the same period in fiscal 2011. Nordstrom same-store sales, which consist of the full-line and Direct businesses,
Fast Company Names World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Fitness
Fast Company Magazine released its list of World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies, which included in order of rank Nike, Zombies, Run!, Soul Cycle, EMB Live Fitness, Elliptigo, Zumba, FITiST, Strava and Green Revolution…
Illinois Acquires 547 Acres for Outdoor Recreation
Governor Pat Quinn announced acquisition of 547 acres of public land in four Illinois counties to boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation. The $2.8 million in land purchases includes 410 acres in Pike County, whic
Umbro Off to Strong Start for Iconix Group
On its fourth-quarter conference call, Iconix Brand Group indicated it’s marking a quick transition period for Umbro, the soccer brand acquired from Nike Inc. in December…
U.S. Strength Boosts Wolverine Worldwide’s Q4 Results
Wolverine Worldwide reported a loss in the fourth quarter due to costs related to its acquisition of the Performance+Lifestyle Group (PLG) from Collective Brands, Inc. Excluding charges tied to the acquisition, however, earnings handily exclipsed its prio
Rider Sandals Expands Marketing Efforts
Rider Sandals, The Sole of Brazil, is increasing its marketing efforts in 2013 with a new spring ad campaign as well as the hiring of a PR firm to increase awareness among target dealers and consumers…
NOCSAE Licensees Again Allowed to Attend Standards Session
During the recently held National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) Winter Board Meeting, the board agreed to allow NOCSAE licensees to once again attend the standards portion of the closed NOCSAE board meeting. Historically
Foot Locker Elects Maxine Clark to its Board of Directors
Foot Locker, Inc.'s Board of Directors elected Maxine Clark as a director of the Company. Clark is currently chief executive bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc…
Portland Startup Accelerator Program Accepting Applications
The Portland Development Commission began accepting applications on Feb. 14 for Startup PDX: Challenge, a new initiative to connect startups to all Portland has to offer. Sporting goods startups are encouarged to apply…
Skechers Distribution Center Certified as Largest LEED Gold Building in the U.S.
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that its North American distribution center in Rancho Belago, CA has been officially certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council. Designed and built by developer Highland Fairview to the highest environmental standa
Oscar Pistorius Loses Ad Deals With Nike, Oakley
Nike Inc. confirmed that it had no plans to use Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, the South African sports star was charged with murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend, in future campaigns. Oakley also suspended its contract with Pistorius…
SPRI Products Hires National Sales Manager
SPRI Products, Inc., a distributor of rubberized resistance products and fitness accessories, has hired Bill Ciszewski as national sales manager, responsible for managing accounts in the specialty fitness retail, government retail and international channe
Salewa North America Names Communications Manager
Salewa North America, which sells, distributes, and services Dynafit, Pomoca, and Salewa, has hired Eric Henderson as communications manager, where he will oversee media outreach, social media efforts, online marketing, athletes and core related events…
A.T. Cross Optical Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter Results
A.T. Cross Company reported that its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native eyewear brands, grew revenue 27 percent to $16.3 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 29, 2012. COG's operating income rose by 126 percent to $1.9 mil
