Zumiez Abandons Pursuit of West 49
Zumiez Inc. said it was ending its takeover pursuit of West 49 Inc., leaving the path open for Billabong International Ltd. to continue its deal to buy the Canadian action-sports retailer. Last week, Zumiez approached West 49, saying it was prepared to ma
New Balance Opens Retail Store in Pentagon
New Balance announced the opening of a retail store in the Pentagon in Washington, DC on July 14, 2010…
Rock Creek Athletics Acquires DeLong Brand
Rock Creek Athletics, based in Grinnell, Iowa, has acquired the varsity award jacket business assets from Daden Group, also based in Grinnell, Iowa, including the DeLong brand…
Zumiez Makes Bid for Canada’s West 49
West 49 said Zumiez Inc. has indicated it was prepared to top Billabong International's offer for the Canadian action sports retailer although it hasn't submitted a bid…
Asics to Buy Haglöfs For $133M
Asics Corporation has agreed to purchase 100% of Swedish outdoors products company Haglöfs for 1 billion Swedish Krona, or $133.42 million at current exchange. Its product range includes apparel, backpacks, footwear and accessories…
Yakima Names Canadian Distributors
Yakima named Norco, Canada's leading bicyle parts and accessories distributor, to represent its line in Canada's outdoor specialty channel. Norco, which makes its own line of bikes, will handle the IBD channel, paddle sports and general outdoor
Dillard’s Comp and Total Sales Up 2% in June
Dillard’s, Inc.'s merchandise sales increased 2% to $506.4 million for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010, compared to $497.2 million reached during the five weeks ended July 4, 2009. Comp stores sales also rose 2% during the five-week period…
Nordstrom Sales Jump 14.1% in June Comps
Nordstrom, Inc. today reported a 14.1% increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended July 3, 2010 compared with the five-week period ended July 4, 2009…
Neiman Marcus’ Sales Bump 7.7% in June
Comparable revenues at Neiman Marcus Direct in the five-week June period increased 7.7%…
NSGA’s Thomas B. Doyle To Retire
National Sporting Goods Association Vice President of Information & Research Thomas B. Doyle announced his retirement from NSGA, effective early in the fall of 2010. Doyle is one of NSGA's longest-tenured staff members, having spent 39 years in the s
Heelys Launches First Non-Shoe Product
Heelys, Inc. announced the launch of the patent-pending Nano, a footboard using Heelys' patented bracket and new 'Sole-Link(TM)' technology…
Chariot Carriers Hires Hill and Knowlton
Chariot Carriers selected Hill & Knowlton as its North American public relations agency of record. Chariot Carriers is a Calgary-based creator and manufacturer of multi-functional child carrier products dedicated exclusively to outdoor child transportatio
Shaun White Shoe Collection to Debut at Target
The premiere collection of Shaun White shoes is set to hit Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com the week of July 11th. Shaun White shoes, an expansion to his line of clothing with Target, features a variety of skate and lifestyle shoes for bo
OrthoLite Partners with Callaway Footwear
OrthoLite, the leader of open cell foam insoles, will be featured in the majority of Callaway Golf Company's 2011 line-up of men's and women's footwear products…
Sporting Goods Vendors Roar Back to Life in Q1
What a difference a year makes. The first quarter results for sporting goods industry vendors in 2010 reflect a stunning turnaround from last year’s results when the market was dealing with the effects of a stronger U.S. dollar, the impact of the gl
