American Apparel, Inc. reported that for the month of June 2008, sales for stores open for more than twelve months increased 16% over the year-ago period, on a constant currency basis. For the month of June 2007, comparable store sales increased 28%. Ther
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Cramer Products Acquires Active Ankle
Cramer Products Inc. has acquired Active Ankle Systems Inc. of Louisville, Ky. Terms were not disclosed. Active Ankle is a manufacturer of ankle braces used by professional and amateur athletes of all ages. For the present, Active Ankle will continue to o
Study Sees Outdoor Retailers Outshine Full Line Competition in 2008 ‘How America Shops’ Report…
A recent study conducted by The SportsOneSource Group designed to assess the current buying habits of the American public found that price has become the number one motivating factor in determining where to shop for sporting goods or athletic footwear and
Gatorz Eyewear Taps HCK Global for North America Sales
Gatorz Eyewear has signed an agreement with HCK Global, Inc. to expand its sales force throughout North America. Industry veteran and HCK Global, Inc. president Kevin Keep has planned a strategic initiative to help Gatorz Eyewear become a leader in the hi
SGMA Report Shows Americans are Active
A study done by Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association shows that Americans have steadily been increasing aerobic activity since the year 2000. The study, which consisted of online interviews, focused on core participants of a sport…
SGMA Survey: Americans Delusional Over Their Health…
Despite widespread concerns over obesity, diabetes and other health issues, most Americans believe they are in better-than-average health for their age. According to the SGMA’s “2008 State of the Industry Consumer Survey,” the industry faces an uphill bat
For American Shoppers, Price Takes the Lead
The 2008 “How America Shops” study, developed by The SportsOneSource Group, measures the factors that influence where consumers shop and what drives them to buy. The report found that price has become the number one motivating factor in determining where
SportsOneSource Study Sees Price Take Top Spot in 2008 ‘How America Shops’ Report…
The active sports lifestyle market may be surprised by how consumers view the retail landscape in the industry today. A recent study found that price has become the number one motivating factor in determining where to shop for sporting goods or athletic
SGMA Survey: Americans Delusional Over Their Health…
Despite widespread concerns over obesity, diabetes and other health issues, most Americans believe they are in better than average health for their age. According to the 2008 SGMA State of the Industry Consumer Survey 53% of men and 47% of women believe t
Select Sport America Names Mertel as President
Select Sport Denmark, a manufacturer of soccer equipment, has appointed Kyle Mertel as president of Select Sport America. Kyle Mertel, a fourteen-year veteran at Diadora America will take over immediately as president of Select Sport America…
Americans Drive Less for Sixth Month in a Row
Americans drove less for the sixth month in a row, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Vehicle miles traveled on all public roads for April 2008 fell 1.8% compared with April 2007. This marks a decline of nearly 20 billion miles traveled
American Capital Strategies Downgraded by Zacks
Zacks.com said it lowered its rating on the shares of American Capital Strategies, Ltd., a publicly traded buy out firm that owns Confluence Watersports and dozens of other companies. Zacks said it downgraded ACAS to a “Hold” from a “Buy” after the compan
American Apparel’s CFO Steps Down
American Apparel, Inc. said Ken Cieply, the company’s CFO, has stepped down to pursue other opportunities. Effective immediately, William T. Gochnauer has joined the company as interim CFO…
Amer Sports Announces Board Changes
Finnish sporting goods maker Amer Sports on Tuesday proposed three new members for its board, responding to calls for a board revamp made in March by its largest shareholder, Icelandic investor Novator. Amer proposed Martin Burkhalter of the Norwegian sof
Shimano’s North American Sales Down 7.3% in Q1
Strong sales growth outside North American propelled double-digit revenue growth at Shimano Inc. in the first quarter ended March 31. The North American market lagged well behind the rest of the world with sales declining 7.3%, or ¥332 million yen ($3.2 m
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