SGB Update Footwear
Toys, Games and Sporting Goods Deficit Rose in February
The year-to-date U.S. trade deficit in toys, games and sporting goods grew by 5.6 percent to $4.19 billion in February as exports of such goods dropped nearly nine times faster than imports, the U.S. Census Bureau reported…
Bearpaw Partners with Dancer Karina Smirnoff
Bearpaw Partners has partnered with Ukrainian American professional ballroom dancer Karina Smirnoff to launch a new collection within the Bearpaw footwear line…
PEP Survives Federal Budget Cuts For Now
The SGMA said the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) program survived a close call by not being eliminated in the new agreement reached on Capitol Hill on April 8 to fund the U.S. government for the remainder of fiscal year 2011. But SGMA off
RECALL: Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets
About 5,500 Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets distributed by Coulter Ventures LLC of Columbus, Ohio are being recalled…
Gander Mountain Facing Lawsuit Over Binghamton Massacre
Gander Mountain is facing a lawsuit two years after a gunman killed 13 people at the American Civic Association immigration center in Binghamton, NY. The lawsuit seeks a total of $3.75 million dollars in damages. Gander Mountain has denied the charges…
Marmot Names Velocity Sales as New England Rep
Marmot named Velocity Sales as its rep throughout the Northeastern region effective May 1, 2011 a week after announcing its would stop using John Bragg, who helped launch the brand in 1980 and was its first and longest serving rep…
NSSF Launches New Membership Campaign
With a record high of more than 6,500 members, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is launching a new membership campaign. The trade association represents the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry…
Marmot Donates 1,300 Jackets to Japan Disaster Relief
Marmot has donated more than 1,300 jackets to victims of the March 11, 2011 tsunami and earthquake in Japan through AmeriCares, a disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization based in Stamford, CT…
Topps Co. Appoints VP and GM, U.S. Sports and Entertainment
The Topps Co., the maker of sports and related cards, entertainment products, and confectionery, appointed Doug Kruep as vice president and general manager, U.S. sports and entertainment, effective immediately…
Feb. Golf Rounds Jump
Golf rounds for the U.S were up 19.4% during February 2011 compared to February 2010, according to Golf Datatech. Public access play was up 19.9% for the month and private course activity increased 18.2%…
Big Rock Sports Announces New $150 Million Credit Facility
Big Rock Sports, the distributor of fishing, boating, marine, hunting, shooting sports and camping supplies based in Newport, NC, recently closed on a new five-year $150 million credit facility…
New Balance Posts 2010 Revenue Gain; Named Top Value Brand in Survey
New Balance Athletic Shoe Co. regained some momentum in 2010, with worldwide revenues climbing 7.9% to $1.78 billion from $1.65 billion in 2009. Figures include estimated sales by joint ventures and distributors, and cover its wide range of brands that in
Forzani Group Fiscal Fourth Quarter Profit Rises; First Quarter Comps Weaken
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported net earnings grew 4.4% in the fiscal fourth quarter on a 7.3% comp gain for the period. But results fell short of analysts’ estimates as markdowns accelerated in January to clear merchandise…
Tilley Hats Donates $120,000 to Street Kids International
Tilley Endurables, the makers of Tilley Hats and travel clothing, announced that as of April 2011 it has donated over $120,000 to Street Kids International, a global non-profit organization…
Winter Weather Propels Outdoor Market in Q4
Cold, snowy weather, an improving work market and pent-up demand for higher-end items drove the bicycle, outdoor and snow sports market to consolidated growth across the board in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2010…
