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SABG Undergoes Recapitalization
Sock & Accessory Brands Global LLC (SABG) has been recapitalized by Huron Capital. Huron committed $40 million to close the transaction. SABG's products are sold under company-owned brands, licensed brands such as Eddie Bauer, Crocs, and others, and
Finish Line Appoints VP, Chief Digital Officer
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Chris Ladd will join the company Nov. 21 as executive vice president, chief digital officer. Ladd was senior vice president, global ecommerce at Lululemon…
GeoPalz Partners with Whole Foods to Make Families Fit
GeoPalz, a venture of the founders of Jibbitz, has partnered with Whole Foods Market to encourage kids and their families to pursue a health lifestyle. The grocer will sell GeoPalz' kid-friendly pedometers and fitness incentive program to families at
Lululemon Appoints SVP of E-commerce
Lululemon Athletica inc. announced that Chris Ladd has been appointed to its senior leadership Team as senior vice president, global e-commerce. Ladd possesses 14 years of experience developing e-commerce businesses for global brands. Most recently he ser
Outdoor Market Records Improved Sales, Earnings in Q1, but Margins Contract on Input Costs
For outdoor vendors and retailers, those who bolstered inventories with heavier buys in Q4 were rewarded by a healthier selling environment in Q1 as overall revenues for manufacturers improved a robust 15.6 percent during the quarter, representing the sec
Industry Vendors See Q1 Sales Up Double-Digits
Vendors who bolstered inventories with heavier buys in the 2010 fourth quarter were rewarded by a healthier selling environment in the 2011 first quarter as overall revenues for manufacturers improved a robust 12.0% during the quarter…
FFANY, Investor Conferences Provide Forward Look at Product, Margins and Strategy
Minimalism. During a week of sweltering temperatures that made New York City feel more like the Deep South rather than the Northeast, that one word — minimalism — was uttered more frequently by more brands to describe direction for Spring 2012 than any on
First Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens in Fresno
Dick's Sporting Goods on Wednesday, June 8, opened its first store in Fresco, CA in a former Mervyn's location at Arbor Faire Mall on West Shaw Ave. The Fresno location will be the retailer's 18th in the state of California and the second i
Report: Sport Footwear Turns in Stellar March
March turned out to be an excellent month for Sport Footwear despite the challenges expected with the later Easter holiday this year, rising grocery and gasoline prices and continued winter weather patterns throughout much of the country…
Winter Weather Propels Outdoor Market in Q4
Cold, snowy weather, an improving work market and pent-up demand for higher-end items drove the bicycle, outdoor and snow sports market to consolidated growth across the board in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2010…
Industry Vendors Shine in 2010 Fourth Quarter
Given the margin pressures most industry vendors and manufacturers are facing, the 2010 fourth quarter was a solid indicator of a market in full recovery…
Dick’s SG Reports Strong Fourth Quarter on Strong Comp Store Sales Growth
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. posted a bigger-than-expected quarterly profit and forecast a strong year ahead as it saw margins swell and online sales rise during the holiday quarter. Footwear and apparel strength drove an overall comp increase of 9.4%.
Sport Footwear Reaches $20 Billion Mark in 2010
The Sport Footwear business started the 2010 fiscal year with a bang, led by meteoric growth in the nascent Toning category, fueling estimates of a new business that could net growth opportunities for retailers and vendors alike for years to come…
Patagonia, Life Is Good and North Face Win Social Media Awards
Outdoor USA Magazine, the outdoor industry's paper trade periodical, presented The 2010 Social Media Awards, recognizing the outdoor brands that have harnessed the power of social networking. This year's winners are: Facebook's Most Liked: