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Wolverine Worldwide Tempers Sales Forecast, Raises EPS Guidance
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. had a good third quarter as low-single-digit sales growth was outpaced by stronger net income gains and the company’s Outdoor Group once again the shining star. It was the company’s 25th consecutive quarter of record sales and e
Foot Locker, The Finish Line See Shifts in Leadership Roles
Key management at the two of the nation’s largest mall specialty retailers were changed last week, as both Footlocker Inc. U.S.A. and The Finish Line, Inc. both made changes in the corner office…
SGMA: Niche Sports Showing Strongest Growth, Team Sports Play Peaks at 13
According to SGMA's annual participation study on team sports, U.S. Trends in Team Sports, niche team sports like lacrosse, paintball and cheerleading are exhibiting the strongest growth patterns while traditional team sports like basketball, basebal
Schutt Sports, Brain Pad Partner with New Mouth Guards
Schutt Sports will soon release the Brain Pad line of mouth guards, featuring patented technology with a dual-protection system that surrounds both the upper and lower teeth. This system keeps the lower jaw locked into a position, decreasing the likelihoo
The Finish Line Names Lyon as Next CEO
The Finish Line, Inc. President Glenn S. Lyon will replace the company's CEO Alan H. Cohen as CEO when he retires Dec. 1, 2008. Cohen will remain chairman of the Finish Line board of directors. Upon his appointment as CEO, Lyon is expected to join Th
TAPS East, West Coast Symposiums Draw Hundreds
The Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) hosted two consumer shows in September that drew hundreds. The 25th Annual West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium (WCSKS), held Sept. 19-21 in Port Townsend, WA, was host to more than 60 exhibitors and nearly 600 atten
CW-X Partners with American Trail Running Association
Wacoal Sports Science Corp. entered into an agreement with the Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team to provide its CW-X Conditioning Wear running tights for the 2009 team. Teva has been the title sponsor and provided the team’s official footwear since 2002…
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Compression apparel aids performance and speeds recovery.
In the last decade, the clothes athletes wear have changed from grab anything out of the closet utilitarian fashion, to carefully considered pieces of technical equipment…
The Language of Harassment
For the last 20 years or so, employers have focused on educating their employees regarding harassment laws. This is a good thing and nothing in this article is intended to suggest otherwise. However, this article suggests that, in their desire to squelch
Dick’s SG Appoints Schmidt as President
Joseph M. Schmidt, currently EVP of operations and COO, will assume the role of president and COO for Dick's Sporting Goods. The promotion will be effective Feb. 1, 2009, the beginning of the company's 2009 fiscal year. Edward W. Stack will reli
TaylorMade-adidas Appoints COO
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company promoted Pete Sanchez to the position of COO. In his new role, Sanchez will oversee the company's engineering, supply chain, sourcing, procurement and all manufacturing operations. Sanchez joined TaylorMade-adidas Golf
Collective Brands Reaffirms Full Year Guidance
Collective Brands Inc. reaffirmed its comparable store sales for the fiscal year, while providing further details of the impact from its acquisition of Stride Rite. The company confirmed expectations for comps to be below its long term target of low-singl
Genesco Sees Slower Store Expansion, Opportunity for Better Lease Deals
In its first update of its five-year plan since 2006, Genesco Inc. disclosed that it expects store growth to slow down over the next few years but also expects robust bottom line growth. Overall, top-line growth is expected to rise 8% to 10% annually to
JJB Sports Cuts Pre-Tax Profit Forecast in Half
JJB Sports Plc warned on full-year profit after slumping to a first-half loss and axing its dividend. The U.K. sports retailer and health clubs group said it expects underlying pretax profit for the year ended Jan. 2009 to be about £15 million ($27.6 mill
JJB Sports Cuts Pre-Tax Profit Forecast in Half
JJB Sports Plc warned on full-year profit after slumping to a first-half loss and axing its dividend. The U.K. sports retailer and health clubs group said it expects underlying pretax profit for the year ended Jan. 2009 to be about £15 million ($27.6 mill
