Oboz Hires New Rockies Reps
Oboz footwear has tapped Eric Miller and Megan Chain of The Raven Workshop to drive sales in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. Miller and Chain also represent Ibex, Westcomb, and Dakine…
Skullcandy Europe appoints KAOS for Pan-European PR
Skullcandy Europe has appointed action sports and music integrated agency KAOS following a four-way pitch. KAOS will be focused on Pan-European PR for core/action sports, music and lifestyle digital and press media. KAOS’ action sports marketing and creat
Specialty Takes it Day-by-Day While Mass Retail Strategies Get Bullish
Genesco Inc. said same-store sales for the quarter-to-date period ended January 10, were down 4%. Among the divisions, comps at Journeys Group for the quarter-to-date are down 1% and Hat World Group is down 4%. Additionally, Underground Station comped d
Fleet Feet Sports Holds National Franchise Conference
Fleet Feet said sales passed $86 million in 2008 on a 12% comp store gain. A stern eye looks to the future though at Fleet Feet's annual Winter Franchise Conference held in Dallas this week, as President Jeff Phillips commented, “While we celebrate o
NRF Study: Holiday Sales Dropped 2.8% in 2008
A deep recession, severe winter weather and five fewer shopping days combined to create the most challenging sales environment in years for the nation’s retailers…
Woolrich Sues Eddie Bauer
Woolrich Inc. has sued Eddie Bauer Inc. for infringing on its trademark, “The Original Outdoor Clothing Co.” In the suit, Woolrich said it has used the slogan since 1997 on more than $500 million worth of garments, catalogs and advertisements…
Super Bowl Could Boost Dick’s SG Fourth Quarter
With the mall guys moving further away from the licensed business it will be sporting goods, the Internet and the licensed shops scoring bigger this year with the Steelers and the Cardinals facing off in the Super Bowl on February 1…
Morale at SHOT Show Upbeat as Shooting Sports Market Bucks Industry Trends
The atmosphere was assured and electric at the 2009 SHOT Show in Orlando as a seemingly unending amount of exhibitors packed into the cavernous Orange Country Convention Center in Orlando, FL as one of the few growing market segments in the sporting goods
K2 Sports Enters Triathlon Market with Acquisition of Zoot Sports
Zoot Sports, the triathlon apparel and wetsuit specialist, was acquired late last week by K2 Sports, a division of Jarden Outdoor. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. K2 Sports gains one of the hottest brands capitalizing on the triathlon trend
Forzani Sees Flat Holiday Sales
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported total sales for the ten weeks ended Jan. 11 were flat to the prior year. On a same-store basis, total retail system sales were down 1.8%, although sales were stronger in the week before and the week after Christmas…
Sport Chalet Amends Credit Line
On January 9, Sport Chalet Inc. amended its credit agreement with lenders led by Bank of America to loosen its terms, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The filing noted that as of December 31, an event of default had occurre
Buffalo Communications Promotes Tom Williams to VP
Buffalo Communications, a division of Billy Casper Golf, has promoted Tom Williams to VP. In his new position, Williams will help direct corporate strategy while overseeing the company's golf and lifestyle products division. He will also manage Buffa
Backcountry.com Launches Road Bike Focused ODAT Site
Backcountry.com has launched Bonktown.com —a road bike-focused, one-deal-at-a-time (ODAT) store. Dropping just one select item at a time at ridiculously marked-down prices (50% to 80% below retail), Bonktown.com delivers deals on category-leading, name br
Chinese Brand Signs Tennis Star
Chinese sportswear manufacturer Anta has signed Jelena Jankovic, the top-ranked female tennis player, as brand ambassador. Jankovic, whose contract with Reebok recently expired, will start wearing Anta sports apparel, shoes and accessories worldwide start
NSGA Establishes Scholarships To Honor Jim Faltinek
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has established the James L. Faltinek Scholarship Program, named in honor of retired President & CEO Jim Faltinek. Each year, a total of five scholarships to the NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summi
