SGB Update Footwear
RECALL: Dick’s Fitness Resistance Tubes
Almost 230,000 fitness Resistance Tubes sold by Dick's Sporting Goods are being recalled voluntarily for contusion and laceration hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recently…
Julbo Brings on KNS Reps in Rockies Territory
Julbo, Inc. has hired KNS Reps for sales representation in the Rocky Mountain region covering Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming…
Big 5’s Q4 Profits Slide 38%
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported sales in the fourth quarter slid 4.6% to $226.7 million and were down 0.7% on a same-store basis. Net earnings dropped 37.5% to $4.0 million, or 18 cents per share, from $6.4 million, or 29 cents, a year ago…
Taylor Brands Appoints Director of Product
Taylor Brands, the maker of cutlery products, announced that Kyle Fischer has been appointed director of product. Fischer was most recently category manager-tools for Fiskars Outdoors-Gerber Legendary Blades…
Merrell Debuts Barefoot Running IPhone App
Merrell introduced the first-ever barefoot running training and education application for the iPhone. The free application takes enthusiasts on a forty day adventure into the world of barefoot form…
Payless ShoeSource Launches Above The Rim Performance Shoes
Payless ShoeSource announced the availability of Above The Rim branded basketball shoes at all Payless stores nationwide and Payless.com…
Rawlings Partners with St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals Care, the charitable foundation of the St. Louis Cardinals, announced an expanded partnership with St. Louis-based Rawlings Sporting Goods to benefit area kids…
Escalade’s Sporting Goods Sales Climb 11.7% in 2010
Escalade, Inc. reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $2.2 million, or 17 cents a share, up from $1.1 million or 8 cents, for the same quarter in 2009. Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2010 were 7% higher than the same quarter last y
OIA Lauds Formation of Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Outdoor Industry Association welcomed the formation of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and the Coalition’s adoption of the work of the outdoor industry's Eco Index, which is now being piloted by brands worldwide. Members of the OIA Eco Workin
The Walking Company Sells Big Dogs IP
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. sold Feb. 22 the trademarks and other intellectual property of its Big Dogs business for $5 million in cash in a transaction that allowed the company to expand its rights under its credit line with Wells Fargo Bank and f
Shoebacca.com to Expand Warehouse
Shoebacca.com reached an agreement to expand their DFW warehouse space up to 500,000 square feet. This agreement will allow for Shoebacca.com's future growth and expansion, and will put Shoebacca.com on par with some of the largest online footwear re
Pertex Partners with Spyder Active Sports
Pertex, designer and manufacturer of high-performance fabrics, has partnered with Spyder Active Sports to produce new pieces for snowsport brand's 2011-12 fall/winter collection…
Deckers Latest to Reach Billion Dollar Mark
With the Ugg phenomenon showing little evidence of slowing down, Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported 2010 fourth quarter revenues rose 23.6% to $430.1 million…
Sturm, Ruger Posts Slight Sales Growth in Q4; Sees Solid Orders to Start 2011
Sturm, Ruger and Company, Inc. reported sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 improved slightly to $64.1 million from $63.9 million in the year-ago period due to improving bookings in November and December, which allowed for a “significant surg
Easton-Bell Sports Sees Improving Fourth Quarter Profits on Solid Revenue Gain
With healthy revenues in both its Team Sports and Active Sports segment, Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported fourth quarter sales increased 8.2% to $163.8 million. With overall gross margins improving 200 basis points, adjusted EBITDA improved 13.8% to $18.
