SGB Update Apparel
Former Reebok Executive Purchases Vancouver’s Dayton Boots
Stephen Encarnacao, a former Reebok executive, has purchased controlling interest in Dayton Boots Enterprises, Inc. Encarnacao, Dayton's CEO since 2008, recognized the potential expects revenues to double in FY 2010…
Nfinity Unveils Volleyball Kneepad
Nfinity, the women’s team sport company, has collaborated with UK materials firm, d3o to design the new Nfinity d3o Kneepad, which is called the “smallest and thinnest kneepad” on the market designed for female volleyball players. The Nfinity d3o Kn
USA Football to Award $1 Million in Grants
USA Football, the sport's national governing body on youth and amateur levels, announced that it will award $1 million in equipment grants to youth and high school football programs across America this fall based on merit and need. Its national partn
Patagonia Footwear and Chaco Restructure Marketing Teams
Wolverine World Wide will put additional marketing and product development support in place for both Patagonia Footwear and Chaco…
Chris Fuentes Becomes President of Sugoi, Stan Mavis Out
Chris Fuentes, a former VF Corp. exec, has been named president of Sugoi, the cycling and running apparel brand owned by Dorel Industries. He replaces Stan Mavis, who has left the company…
Escalade Amends Bank Agreement
Escalade, Inc. said it entered into a second amendment to Escalade's Credit Agreement with its issuing bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission…
Blacks Leisure to Close 89 Stores
Blacks Leisure, the U.K. outdoor chain, announced plans to close 89 stores across the group that have not “traded profitably for years”. The firm, which operates Millets, Blacks and O'Neill shops, also said it plans to lay off 50 employees at its Nor
Modell’s Revises Logo in Rebranding Effort, Opening New Prototype in Pelham, NY
Modell's Sporting Goods is revising its logo as part of a new rebranding effort It also is opening up a new prototype store in Pelham, N.Y. as part of its “Rebirth” initiative…
Marketing Director Exits Zoot Sports
Elisette Carlston, Zoot Sports director of marketing, is leaving the company for personal reasons. Founder and CEO Brian Enge will assume a greater role over marketing…
Interbike’s Overall Attendance Down Slightly, Store Attendees Up
According to preliminary figures, total attendance at the just-concluded Interbike trade show reached more than 22,500, slightly down due to fewer exhibitor personnel. But the number of unique stores represented increased to more than 4,000 and the number
Nautilus to Divest Commercial Assets, Focus on Consumer Through Direct and Retail
Fitness company Nautilus, Inc. said in the future, it will focus its resources on its branded consumer businesses. Accordingly, the company is actively seeking buyers for substantially all of the assets, liabilities and ongoing operations of its commercia
Nautilus to Divest its Commercial Business
Nautilus, Inc. said it is actively seeking buyers for substantially all of the assets, liabilities and ongoing operations of its commercial business. The fitness company said the move will enable it to focus its resources solely on its branded consumer bu
California Firearms Groups Protest Anti-Gun Bills
The California Association of Firearms Retailers (CAFR) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) issued a statement advising legislators to veto three anti-gun bills in the state. The groups said lost retail sales in California are estimated at
OIA Endorses Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Date Shift
The Outdoor Industry Association's Board of Directors announced their endorsement and recommendation of a shift of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (ORSM) dates from the third week of July to the first week of August in 2010 and beyond…
Sporting Goods Sees 2009 as Year of the Margin
Tough times call for prudent inventory management at retail. But is the industry overdoing it? As retailers work to keep inventories lean this year and focus on bottom-line profitability instead of just top-line growth, some are starting to get concerned
