SGB Update Footwear
Retail Sales Rose in Sept.
U.S. retail sales rose for a third consecutive month in September, posting a stronger-than-expected increase that should fend off fears of a double-dip recession but doesn't signal a strong recovery. Retail sales rose 0.6% in September, the Commerce
Fila Launching New Toning Apparel
With the completion of an initial public offering and the launch of a potential breakout item, Fila Body Toning System apparel, at Dick's Sporting Goods, Fila feels it’s back in growth mode in the U.S. Indeed, sales in the U.S. are expected to
Play It Again Parent Nearly Doubles Q3 Income
Winmark Corporation, owner of Play it Again Sports, posted net income of $2.69 million, or 51 cents per diluted share, for the fiscal third quarter ended Sept. 25, compared to net income of $1.78 million, or 33 cents per share diluted, in fiscal Q3 2009..
West Marine Sees Q3 Boost from Retail Store Sales
West Marine, Inc.'s net revenues rose by 2.6% to $172.6 million in its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 2 compared to net revenues of $168.2 million in the year-ago period…
Dealer “Revolt” Forces Nielsen to Backpedal on Interbike Date Change
A revolt by many IBDs and some exhibitors forced Nielsen Expositions to reverse Tuesday its decision to move the Interbike trade show up seven weeks and relocate it from Las Vegas to Anaheim, CA…
Gap Inc. Sees Growth Potential for Athleta
Athleta, the women's activewear catalog acquired by Gap Inc. in 2008, is reportedly “registering strong growth,” fueled by increased catalog circulation as well as cross-selling opportunities by being linked to its parent's other websites: Gap,
Intrawest to Spin Off Whistler Blackcomb in IPO
Intrawest ULC will spin off its stake in the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia in an initial public offering. A securities filing by Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. does not indicate either the number of shares to be sold or their offerin
JC Penney Implements ‘Poision Pill’ to Thwart Agressive Investor
JC Penney has reportedly announced that it has adopted a shareholder rights plans, also know as a “poison pill,” in an attempt to fend off billionaire activist investor William Ackman, who has recently set his sights on the retailer…
Mission Muscle Rub Signs MLB License
Mission Maximum Strength Muscle Rub announced its new licensing agreement with Major League Baseball Properties…
CamelBak Appoints Strain as CMO
CamelBak appointed Chris Strain as vice president and chief marketing officer. Prior to joining CamelBak, Strain was a partner at Outside Labs and created its SCAPE Athlete brand and accompanying products. He also served as vice president of global market
Christy Sports Launches Nationwide Rental Network
Christy Sports, the ski and snowboard retailer in the Rocky Mountain region, launched the Christy Sports Rental Network. The company has created a national network of affiliate ski rental shops that will make up a resource for booking ski and snowboard re
RECALL: The Hive Carbon Brakes
The Hive, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a voluntary recall
affecting approximately carbon road bicycle brakes…
ORA Announces 2011 Show Dates
The Outdoor Reps Association has announced that its annual summer trade show will take place July 19-21 at Monona Terrace in Madison, WI…
RECALL: Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and The Hive have announced a voluntary recall of about 500 Revl carbon bicycle brakes…
New Era Becomes Official Cap for the NFL
New Era Cap Co, Inc. announced it will be the official on-field cap for the National Football League (NFL). The five-year deal, approved by the league and its owners, adds to New Era's current licensing relationship with Major League Baseball, where
