According to SGMA's Manufacturers Sales by Category Report (2010 edition), manufacturers' (wholesale) sales of sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, sports apparel, athletic footwear, and licensed merchandise in the U.S. totaled $71.8 bil
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La Sportiva Launches Greenback$ Campaign
La Sportiva N.A. announced the launch of its Giving Greenback$ campaign rolling out this week with 37 participating retailers around the United States…
Headsweats Announces Canadian Distribution Agreement
Headsweats announced their partnership with Ryeka Sports. Toronto-based Ryeka Sports is the leading independent Canadian distributor of sporting goods for outdoor activities, action sports, snow sports and bike dealers…
I/O Bio Merino Adds Reps
I/O Bio Merino announced key additions to its sales teams that have resulted in a doubling of the brand's dealer base in the United States…
Payless ShoeSource Supports Plant a Tree Campaign
With the celebration of Earth Day just a few weeks away, Payless ShoeSource announced that it will again partner with The Nature Conservancy's Plant a Billion Trees campaign to raise funds to rebuild Brazil's Atlantic Forest…
Internet Advertising Rebounded in Q4
Though U.S. Internet advertising revenues declined 3.4% in 2009 they hit a record $6.3 billion in the fourth quarter, marking a 2.6% increase year-over-year and a 14% increase over the third quarter of 2009, accoridng to the IAB Internet Advertising Reven
Shock Doctor Names Tony Armand its CEO
Shock Doctor, Inc. has appointed Tony Armand as chief executive officer, effective May 10. Armand, who was most recently CEO of Bravo Sports, will also serve on the Shock Doctor's Board of Directors…
Orange 21 Narrows 2009 Loss Despite Steep Sales Decline
Orange 21's sales dropped 27.7% in 2009 to $34.2 million from $47.3 million in the prior year. The parent of the Spy Optic brand sustained a loss of $3.4 million for the year, compared to a loss of $15.2 million in 2008…
China Factories Challenged by Costs
A small but increasing number of foreign companies in China plan to relocate plants inland or outside the country because of rising labor and logistics costs, a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai showed…
Gwen Manto Joins First Insight
First Insight, a retail technology company, has hired Gwen Manto as its chief customer officer. Most recently, she served as the executive vice president & chief merchandising officer of Dick's Sporting Goods…
Sports Direct Drops Takeover Bid for Blacks Leisure
Sports Direct said it was pulling back its offer to acquire Blacks Leisure over fears that key suppliers would not support Blacks if it took control. Sports Direct earlier this week blamed Blacks of leaking the names of suppliers that were unwilling to do
Batters Up USA Supports Inner-City Youth with $5,000 Grant
Batters Up USA announced a $5,000 grant from the Amon G. Carter Foundation. The money will help support the group's mission of increasing participation in recreational baseball/softball programs for boys and girls, particularly those in an inner-city
FWS Grants $1 Million to States for Wolf Livestock Compensation Project
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have announced $1 million in grants that will be distributed to ten states under a new demonstration program designed to help livestock producers undertake proactive, non-lethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock
Bauer Hockey Recalls 127,000 Units in U.S. and Canada
Bauer Hockey is voluntarily recalling 127,000 children's hockey sticks, shafts, and blades in the U.S. and Canada. The recall will affect approximately 67,000 products in the U.S. and 60,000 in Canada. The recall is being issued after recommendation
Collective Licensing Appoints Apparel Licensee for Vision Street Wear
Collective Licensing International, a subsidiary of Collective Brands, entered a three-year agreement with Bioworld Merchandising to license apparel and accessory lines under the Vision Street Wear brand…
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