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JJB Sports Gains Bank Extension

JJB Sports, the struggling British retailer, negotiated an extension to its banking arrangements until March 24, the day before quarterly rent is due, while it continues talks to sell its fitness clubs. The sporting goods retailer also said it was looking

RECALL: DBX Glide Boys’ Ice Skates

About 600 pairs of DBX Glide boys’ ice skates have been recalled by the CPSC and Pronto Sports Inc. due to excessive lead levels. The skates were sold at Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide from September 2008 through December 2008…

Aldila Posts 2008 Net Loss

To conclude what management called “one of the weakest years in equipment sales on record,” Aldila, Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter fell 34.7% to $11.5 million from $17.7 million in the year-ago period…

Gun Makers Prevail in NYC Suit

Ending nine years of litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear New York City's request to continue a lawsuit that sought to hold firearms manufacturers responsible for the criminal misuse of firearms…

Smith and Wesson Swings to Fiscal Q3 Profit

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation had net product sales of $83.2 million for the third quarter ended January 31, a 25.9% increase over net product sales of $66.1 million for the year-ago period. Net income for the quarter was $2.4 million, or 5 cents per

Wolverine Names President, Outdoor Group

Wolverine World Wide has appointed James D. Zwiers to the position of President, Outdoor Group. The company's Outdoor Group consists of the Merrell, Chaco and Patagonia Footwear brands…

SGMA: Sporting Goods Sales Down 3.2% in 2008

According to SGMA's Manufacturers Sales by Category Report (2009 edition), manufacturers' (wholesale) sales of sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, sports apparel, athletic footwear, and recreational transport items in the U.S. totaled $

Lacrosse Tour Hits the Road

Powell Bros. Lacrosse Camps, 2009 “Takin’ It To Fields Tour,” will be visiting lacrosse fields across America beginning June 1st at Whitlock Fields in Georgia and ending on August 6th at the Golden Goal Tournament Park in Fort Ann, NY…

Luxottica Q4 Sales Rise 4%, Earnings Drop 44%

Luxottica Group S.p.A., the parent of Oakley and Sunglass Hut, reported forth quarter sales rose 4% to €1.24 billion ($1.58 bn) from €1.19 million ($1.51 bn). At constant exchange rates, sales were unchanged at current exchange rates. Assuming the inclusi

Russell Launches Fact-Finding Trip to Honduras

Russell Athletic said it has invited the presidents and chancellors of approximately 20 colleges and universities that have cancelled contracts with the company on a fact-finding trip to Honduras to see the truth about the company's factory condition