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Big 5 Launches Online Initiatives Around 55th Anniversary
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. will be promoting its 55th anniversary celebration with a number of online initiatives. The five-week event will begin on September 12, when the company launches its social media sites on Facebook and Twitter…
Primal Wear to Sponsor U.S. Handcycling Federation
Primal Wear said it will be the official cycling apparel provider to the U.S. Handcycling Federation, a non-profit organization that creates integrated cycling opportunities for wheelchair users and athletes with lower-mobility impairments…
Smith and Wesson Misses Estimates; Q1 Sales Fall 6.7%
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation reported total company net sales of $94.9 million for the first fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2010 down 6.7%, compared with net sales of $101.7 million for the comparable quarter last year, a period that the company said
New Balance to Sponsor Reach the Beach Relay
New Balance announced a multi-year partnership with the Reach the Beach Relay organization…
R.G. Barry Widens Fourth-Quarter Loss
R.G. Barry Corp., whose footwear brands include Dearfoams' slippers and Terrasoles, reported net sales declined 9.1% for the fourth quarter to $16.6 million. The decline reflected lower quarterly sales to one major customer, partially offset by incre
Warnaco Appoints Helen McCluskey COO
The Warnaco Group, Inc. appointed Helen McCluskey as its chief operating officer. McCluskey previously served as Warnaco Group's president-intimate apparel and swimwear…
Total Apparel Group Faces Liquidity Crisis
Total Apparel Group, the U.S. master distributor for FIFA and FIFA licensed product in the U.S. and North American licensee for Kappa and Robe Di Kappa, reported losses since its inception in 2008 raise “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as
Three to be Inducted into the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee has elected one retailer and two manufacturers, who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame next May…
NSGA Vice President Steps Down
National Sporting Goods Association Vice President of Business Development Paul M. Prince will retire, effective September 30. Prince is one of NSGA’s longest-tenured staff members, having contributed 39 years to the sporting goods industry…
Report: July Golf Rounds Down 5.1%
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 5.1% in July compared to July 2009 and down 3.3% on a YTD basis…
Deer Breeders Co-Op Joins the American Deer and Wildlife Alliance
The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA)has partnered with Deer Breeders Co-Op to promote the deer and wildlife industry. The two organizations will work together to promote the deer industry and increase youth participation in the outdoors, according
LaCrosse Footwear Opens New Danner Plant in Portland
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. opened its new Danner manufacturing facility in Portland, OR…
Nike Launches Running App
Nike, Inc. Launches Nike+ GPS Through Apple Inc.'s app store over Labor Day weekend for iPhone and iPod touch users…
Schutt Sports Files Bankruptcy, Seeks Bar to Riddell Patent Suit Damages
Schutt Sports Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after losing a patent infringement lawsuit brought by rival Riddell Inc. Schutt Sports also has sued Riddell seeking to block collection of the $29 million patent suit verdict that a federal court ju
Zumiez Ups Overtime Settlement to $2.1M
Zumiez Inc has increased its proposal to settle a class action overtime lawsuit in California from $1.3 million to $2.1 million…
