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Dickies Hires First Full-Service Ad Agency

October 8, 2009 SGB Update

Dickies has hired Goodby, Silverstein & Partners (GS&P) as its first ever full-service advertising agency of record. Historically, Dickies has managed creative advertising in-house, developing memorable and targeted efforts like the long-running “Legend I

Wolverine World Wide’s Q3 Sales Drop 10%; Raises FY09 EPS Guidance

October 7, 2009 SGB Update

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. said that adjusting for the negative impact of foreign exchange rates, revenue declined 6.9% in the third quarter to $296.8 million. Reported revenue declined 10.1% to $286.8 million. Excluding a restructuring charge, earnings w

NRF Forecasts 1% Decline in Holiday Sales

October 6, 2009 SGB Update

The National Retail Federation released its 2009 holiday forecast, projecting holiday retail industry sales to decline 1% this year to $437.6 billion. While this number falls significantly below the ten-year average of 3.39% holiday season growth, the dec

SGMA: Fitness Equipment Sales Curtailed by Economy

October 6, 2009 SGB Update

For the first time in 20 years, overall sales in the fitness equipment industry took a ‘hit,’ but it was not due to any lack of interest in the fitness/exercise category. According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s (SGMA

ASA: Obama Ignores Sportfishing Industry in Management Policies

October 6, 2009 SGB Update

A sweeping oceans and Great Lakes management policy document proposed by the Obama Administration will have a significant impact on the sportfishing industry, America's saltwater anglers and the nation's coastal communities, according to release

Dorel to Ramp Up its Apparel Division

October 6, 2009 SGB Update

Dorel Industries Inc. announced a series of initiatives to rapidly expand its Performance Apparel Division within the company's Recreational/Leisure segment. The newly named Apparel Footwear Group (AFG) will incorporate SUGOI Performance Apparel as w

EPA Announces Research Strategy to Study Nanomaterials

October 6, 2009 SGB Update

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the Nanomaterial Research Strategy (Strategy), which EPA describes as its new research strategy to understand better how manufactured nanomaterials may harm human health and the

Amer Sports Supports Youth Development in Africa

October 5, 2009 SGB Update

For the past three years, Amer Sports has supported the development of school sports in Tanzania through the Finnish non-governmental organization LiiKe ry (Sports Development Aid). LiiKe trains teachers to be physical education instructors and organizes

Talking Growth at Thomas Weisel’s Consumer Growth Conference

October 5, 2009 SGB Update

At the Thomas Weisel Consumer Conference, executives began talking about ways to find growth for a change. While many cautioned that the market is not out of the woods yet and inventory and expense controls were in place, the execs appeared to agree that

Obituary: Mike Doyle

October 5, 2009 SGB Update

Robert M. “Mike” Doyle, a regional vice president of Golf Galaxy, passed away Monday. He was 54 years old. Doyle, who was with Golf Galaxy for the last five years, has also worked at Herman's, Modell's Sporting Goods, Sports Authority, Sneaker

Remington Acquires Advanced Armament Corp.

October 5, 2009 SGB Update

Remington Arms Company, Inc. through a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Advanced Armament Corp. (AAC) The transaction closed on Oct.2, 2009…

EMS Relaunches Website

October 1, 2009 SGB Update

Eastern Mountain Sports has re-launched its e-commerce website, ems.com. The completely redesigned web site will make it easier for customers to find products. Improvements include enhanced search and navigation, robust product photos, new payment options