FansEdge opened its first store at the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. The 2,500 square foot store launch marks the expansion of the brand and its products into multiple marketing channels, combining the Internet with bric
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Bush Vetos Farm Bill with
President George Bush vetoed the Farm Bill Wednesday, citing earmarks of $250 million for a 400,000-acre land purchase from a private owner; $382 million for a watershed and funding and authority for the noncompetitive sale of National Forest land to a sk
Twins Enterprise Becomes Headwear Supplier of the Jimmy Fund
For more than 60 years, the Jimmy Fund and Twins Enterprise have been favorite organizations of Boston Red Sox fans. Now the two are joining forces to help fight cancer. Twins Enterprise has become the Official Headwear Supplier of the Jimmy Fund, which s
Gander Mountain Adds Stores in Wisconsin and Florida
Gander Mountain opened its 13th store in Wisconsin and its 5th store in Florida. Both stores use the new larger format similar to other stores recently opened by the outdoor chain. The store in Eau Claire, WI, is 65,000 square feet, while the one in Ocala
JJB Sports Q1 Comps Drop 5.3%
U.K. sporting goods retailer JJB Sports Plc reported a 5.3% fall in first-quarter like-for-like sales. Like-for-like sales at JJB's retail stores fell 6.5% in the 13 weeks to April 27, with revenue at its health clubs up 5.0%. The combined gross marg
Industry Looks to Avoid Loss of ‘First Sale’ Rule…
The U.S. House and Senate have overwhelmingly approved language urging Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) not to revoke the “first sale” rule that has helped limit tariffs on billions of dollars in apparel, footwear and other sporting goods imports for 20 ye
True Temper Sales Grow 21% on OEM, Hockey…
True Temper Sports, Inc. posted strong first quarter results as sales grew in the double-digits on new product launches both in its performance sports business and through its OEM supply agreements with golf manufacturers. The sales increase led the compa
NSGA: Tennis Leads Participation Growth in 2007
Among sports and recreation activities with 10 million or more participants, tennis experienced the highest growth rate in 2007, according to the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Data contained in NSGA’s annual “Sports Participation – Series I
Orange 21 Cuts Q1 Losses Despite Falling Margins
Higher gas and oil prices and exchange rates reduced gross margins at action sports optics company Orange 21 by 500 basis points in the first quarter ended March 31. Nevertheless, the company was able to reduce its losses in the quarter on a 23% increase
Crocs Names VP, Merchandising
Crocs, Inc. has added Adam Baker to fill the newly created position of VP, merchandising. Baker’s expertise in the apparel and footwear industry includes more than 15 years of experience with Nike and Under Armour. Most recently, Baker served as VP of pro
Mountainsmith Picks up New Rep in Great Lakes
Michigan-based Geosource Sports LLC is now representing Mountainsmith in the Great Lakes Region, including Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Geosource Sports is headed up by president, Mike George, who also represents Atomic USA, Reusch, and Carrera…
Honeywell Acquires Norcross Safety Products
Honeywell completed its acquisition of Norcross Safety Products L.L.C., a manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), for approximately $1.2 billion. Norcross owns several shoe brands in the work, hunting and outdoor space. These include Ranger,
Steve and Barry Launches Surf and Skate Line
Legendary surfer Laird Hamilton teamed up with Steve & Barry's to launch the WONDERWALL collection, a surf and skate apparel line for men that debuts May 15. The 165-item WONDERWALL collection will be sold exclusively at all Steve & Barry's loca
Sport-Haley Suffers 10% Q3 Sales Decline
Sport-Haley, Inc. said net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2008, were $4.74 million, a decrease of 10%, from $5.3 million for the comparable three-month period in the prior fiscal year.
Polartec Adds Sales Account Manger for Rockies
Polartec, LLC has added Matt Johnson as a new sales account manager for the Rocky Mountain region. Johnson joins Polartec after ten years at The North Face, adding extensive industry experience to the Polartec sales team…
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