SGB Update Footwear
Hayes Recalls Quick Release Device
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Hayes Bicycle Group of Mequon, WI announced a voluntary recall of the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release devices for bicycles. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instruct
Boardworks Shifts Southeast, Mid-Atlantic Sales Structure
Boardworks has realigned the structure of its Central Florida, Mid Atlantic and New England territories. Carl Beaulac of Rainbow Distributing will assume selling and regional marketing responsibilities for Florida, except the Panhandle and parts of the Ca
Worldwide Adds to Team
Worldwide Inc. has appointed Denny Weidkamp as controller; Brian Jensen as men’s footwear/athletics buyer; Ben Hartman as fishing tackle/marine/RV buyer; and Marcy Layman as trade show/member coordinator…
Olympia Sports Acquires Four Stores
Olympia Sports has acquired four stores from Sportshoe Center Inc. The stores are located in Wells and Scarborough, ME; Manchester, VT; and Lake George, NY…
VF Corp. Raises Q2 Guidance
VF Corp., the parent of The North Face, JanSport, Eastpak, Vans and Reef, says it may beat second quarter profit guidance because of stronger earnings from operations and a tax benefit. The company said its profit could exceed the 80 cents per share it pr
NSGA Sporting Goods 2008 Sales Forecast
The projected sales for the running/jogging sector of the sporting goods market has shown steady improvement over last year and is expected to continue this growth in 2008. Sales of running and jogging clothing rose 25 percent to $909 million from $726 mi
Suunto Partners with Runner’s World
Suunto is planning a series of grassroots events at running specialty stores through a new partnership with Runner’s World Magazine. The program targets seven key regions – Texas, California, New York City Metro, Atlanta Metro, Seattle, Chicago and Florid
Rab Hires Southwest Rep
Rab, the British manufacturer of technical mountaineering garments, gear and accessories, announced the hiring of Ed Sampson of Tenaya Group as the Southwest U.S. sales representative…
Alleson Athletic and Under Armour Sign Six-Year Team Uniform Deal
As part of its strategy to seek new business opportunities in niche team markets, Rochester, NY-based Alleson Athletic has signed a six-year agreement to make Under Armour branded custom uniforms for youth, high school and collegiate teams…
A Good Fit
Shoes-n-Feet is a footwear store based in Bellevue, WA, dedicated to proper fit that has eventually grown into a franchisor. More so than other comfort shoe retailers, Shoes-n-Feet enmeshes itself with the local medical community. Podiatrists own and inve
The Secrets of Experienced Shoe Fit Experts
Ten Tips for offering top-notch service to footwear consumers.
One of the great forces driving footwear retailing right now is the customer’s quest for comfort. Many people, especially Baby Boomers, are no longer willing to wear shoes that they find uncom
Columbia, South Carolina Reels in Pure Fishing Headquarters…
Pure Fishing said it will establish its world headquarters in Columbia, SC in a move to prepare for a new phase of growth. The Columbia location will house senior leadership, sales management, sourcing and supply chain management, and specific category ma
Finish Line Starts New Year with Better Than Expected Results…
After a tough year maligned by the botched acquisition of Genesco Inc. as well as sluggish footwear sales, The Finish Line finally delivered some good news last week with better than expected results for its fiscal first quarter ended May 31. A surge in
Tecnica Group USA Realigns…
The Tecnica Group USA, Inc., which distributes Blizzard skis, Lowa outdoor footwear, Nitro snowboards, Nordica ski boots, Nordica skis, Nordica apparel, Rollerblade, Tecnica ski boots and Tecnica winter footwear in the United States, has realigned its bus
Nikwax Puts Global Marketing Under U.S. Exec
U.K.-based Nikwax has put international marketing under Chas Fisher, the president of its North American unit. Fisher will be responsible for the strategic and tactical branding efforts of Nikwax in the global market. He will continue to oversee the compa
