SGB Update Footwear
SGMA Moves Headquarters to Silver Spring, MD
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) moved its headquarters from D.C. to Silver Spring, MD. Tom Cove, president and CEO, told the Washington Business Journal, “The market has changed and we were moving in a different direction. We had a big
Chris Fuentes Becomes President of Sugoi, Stan Mavis Out
Chris Fuentes, a former VF Corp. exec, has been named president of Sugoi, the cycling and running apparel brand owned by Dorel Industries. He replaces Stan Mavis, who has left the company…
Escalade Amends Bank Agreement
Escalade, Inc. said it entered into a second amendment to Escalade's Credit Agreement with its issuing bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission…
Iconix Brand Group Lowers 2009 Guidance
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. is revising its full year 2009 revenue guidance to a range of approximately $215-$220 million from prior guidance of a range of $223-$230 million. On a comparative basis, this revised revenue guidance for 2009 represents an increa
Blacks Leisure to Close 89 Stores
Blacks Leisure, the U.K. outdoor chain, announced plans to close 89 stores across the group that have not “traded profitably for years”. The firm, which operates Millets, Blacks and O'Neill shops, also said it plans to lay off 50 employees at its Nor
Modell’s Revises Logo in Rebranding Effort, Opening New Prototype in Pelham, NY
Modell's Sporting Goods is revising its logo as part of a new rebranding effort It also is opening up a new prototype store in Pelham, N.Y. as part of its “Rebirth” initiative…
OIA Board Endorses OR Summer Market Date Shift
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Board of Directors have announced their endorsement and recommendation of a shift of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (ORSM) dates from the third week of July to the first week of August in 2010 and beyond…
Marketing Director Exits Zoot Sports
Elisette Carlston, Zoot Sports director of marketing, is leaving the company for personal reasons. Founder and CEO Brian Enge will assume a greater role over marketing…
Interbike’s Overall Attendance Down Slightly, Store Attendees Up
According to preliminary figures, total attendance at the just-concluded Interbike trade show reached more than 22,500, slightly down due to fewer exhibitor personnel. But the number of unique stores represented increased to more than 4,000 and the number
Nautilus to Divest its Commercial Business
Nautilus, Inc. said it is actively seeking buyers for substantially all of the assets, liabilities and ongoing operations of its commercial business. The fitness company said the move will enable it to focus its resources solely on its branded consumer bu
OIA Endorses Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Date Shift
The Outdoor Industry Association's Board of Directors announced their endorsement and recommendation of a shift of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (ORSM) dates from the third week of July to the first week of August in 2010 and beyond…
Birki’s Names Mangione VP, Sales and Marketing
Birki's, the casual footwear brand, has appointed Robert Mangione as its vice president of Sales and Marketing. In this newly created position, Mangione will lead programs to strengthen brand positioning with existing customers, and drive growth in n
Blacks Leisure Puts Sandcity Unit into Administration
Blacks Leisure Group placed its Sandcity boardwear stores in administration after its bank Tuesday gave it a month to come up with a restructuring plan for its loss-making stores…
Brooks Adds Rock ‘n Roll to Roster
Brooks Sports reached an exclusive and multi-year agreement to become the official footwear and apparel partner for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series while its sister brand, Moving Comfort, will be the official sports bra for the series…
Foot Locker Opens Fourth House of Hoops in New Jersey; Plans Stores in Europe
Foot Locker opened its fourth House of Hoops store at the Cherry Hill Mall in South Jersey. The location is only the fourth House of Hoops in the U.S. and the first in the suburbs. Other stores are located in Harlem, Chicago and Los Angeles. House of Hoop
