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NBS Appoints VP, Merchandising

Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) welcomed Dave Nacke to its merchandising team in the role of vice president, merchandising…

Nike to Supply Uniforms for Spain’s National Basketball Teams

Nike and the Spanish Basketball Federation have announced a new partnership which will see Nike design and produce kits for the men's and women’s Spanish National Team at every level from 2013. Nike will reportedly replace Li Ning…

Spy Inc. to Fire 20 to Reduce Operating Costs

Spy Inc. will lay off 20 employees, including its EVP of sales and operation, and convert back to a distributor model in Europe in an effort to reduce its revenue breakeven point by the end of the fourth quarter…

Gander Mountain Expanding Athletic Footwear Coverage

Gander Mountain is expanding its footwear offerings by adding more than 20 performance brands, including Adidas, Asics, Brooks, New Balance, Oakley, Saucony and Under Armour, according to a report in The New York Times. The expansion will double, to 120 f

Ugg Launches Men’s Campaign Starring Tom Brady

Ugg Australia, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced the launch of a new integrated Ugg for Men campaign for the Fall 2012 season featuring quarterback Tom Brady. Premiering on September 4, 2012, the new integrated campaign will include TV,

Golf Rounds Played Slip in July

According to Golf DataTech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 0.5 percent in July. Public access play was up 0.8 percent and private course activity was down 5.7 percent…

RECALL: 3,800 Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags

Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Shelburne, Vt. and its Canadian distributor reissued a more detailed recall of the Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags, citing a leak in the airbag's cartridge that can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death a

RECALL: 67 Shimano PRO VIBE Carbon Bike Handlebars

Shimano American Corporation of Irvine, CA is recalling about 67 PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars because they can break during riding and pose a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported…

SGMA Examines GOP Platform’s Impact on Sports Industry

Bill Sells, SGMA’s vice president of government relations, has reviewed the Republican Party’s 40+ page platform and has provided his analysis of what the GOP plans to do if it wins the race for the White House in November. “Overall the Republ

Kohl’s Comps Up 3.4 Percent in August

Kohl’s Corporation reported that for the four-week month ended August 25, total sales increased 5.3 percent and comparable store sales increased 3.4 percent over the year-ago . Year to date, total sales increased 1.1 percent and comparable store sal

Billabong’s New CEO Unveils Turn Around Strategy

Three months after taking the helm at Billabong International Limited, Managing Director and CEO Launa Inman laid out plans to reduce SKUs by 15 percent this year and close 130 stores, but said returning Billabong to prior profitability levels will take u

Sears Holdings to Spin Off Sears Hometown, Outlet Stores, Inc.

The Sears Holdings Corporation board of directors approved the rights offering transaction pursuant to which Sears Holdings intends to effect the separation of its Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. subsidiary. Sears Holdings will cease to have any o

Target’s August Comps Climb 4.2 Percent

Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended August 25 were $5.5 million, an increase of 4.7 percent from $5.3 million for the year-ago period. August comparable-store sales increased 4.2 percent…

Champs Sports Launches e-Zine for Teens

Champs Sports is launching a new app-based e-zine called SWAG (Stylish Ways to Acquire Game), giving teen athletes and fans an inside look at the lives and interests of their favorite athletes and the people who influence sports culture…