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Adidas Extends A.C. Milan Deal; Nike Nears Same With Inter Milan
Adidas and A.C. Milan have extened their sponsorship deal until the end of 2017. Under the new agreement adidas will also design, produce, distribute and promote a wide range of non-sport related A.C. Milan merchandising articles. Meanwhile, according to
Adidas Extends A.C. Milan Deal; Nike Nears Same With Inter Milan
Adidas and A.C. Milan have extended their sponsorship deal until the end of 2017. Under the new agreement adidas will also design, produce, distribute and promote a wide range of non-sport related A.C. Milan merchandise. Meanwhile, according to published
Dick’s Sporting Goods Names Colombo as Vice Chairman
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. will see William J. Colombo assume the role of vice chairman effective February 2, 2008, the end of Dick's fiscal year. He will step down from his current role as president and COO. Mr. Colombo's responsibilities
NBA: Garnett and Celtics Lead Holiday Sales
The NBA reports that The Boston Celtics and the team's All-Star forward Kevin Garnett are the hottest selling merchandise and jerseys, respectively for the league at the NBA Store in New York City and online at NBAStore.com for the holiday season. Th
OGIO Hires Global Director of Golf
OGIO has hired Tom Gocke, a 15-year veteran of the golf industry and OGIO's national golf sales manager, as its first Global Director of Golf. Steve Elder, who until recently worked as OGIO's director of operations, will serve its Director – I
Simple Launches Eco-Exclusive at Walking Co.
The Walking Co. announced the exclusive launch of PlanetWalkers by Simple. PlanetWalkers will be featured at Walking Co.'s 190 stores this summer as part of a month-long 'Sustainable Comfort' promotion highlighting efforts across the comfor
Rome SDS Taps BBPR for Marketing Efforts
Rome SDS is partnering with BBPR for non-endemic public relations and marketing efforts for the launch of their 2009 product line. As mainstream media continue to cover action sports, BBPR will vet product requests and seek out new opportunities that are
Sierra Designs, Ultimate Direction Pick Verde P.R.
Sierra Designs and Ultimate Direction have named Verde PR and Consulting of Louisville, Colo. as their new public relations agency of record. Verde will help with rebranding efforts undertaken by Sierra Designs President Paul Gagner. At Ultimate Direction
Holiday Retail Comp Sales Gain Lowest in 6 Years…
Retail comparable-chain-store sales finished fiscal December just above flat as retailers fought through sluggish doldrums early in the month before finishing with a bang. Retail point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanINFO showed slow sales through the
Third Quarter Retail Profits Hurt by Charges, Weak Comps..
With over two-thirds of the sporting goods industry’s retailers reporting comparable store sales declines for the third quarter, the segment would have to make serious strides in gross margin to see any improvement on the bottom line…
Golfsmith Lowers Outlook; Hanaka Takes Reins…
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported that it expects to record diluted earnings per share in the range of 13 cents to 16 cents for fiscal 2007, or well below previous estimates of 31 cents to 35 cents per diluted share…
NSGA: Athletic Footwear ASP Rises 2.1% in 2007…
Average prices for athletic footwear in 2007 were $43.03, a 2.1% increase from 2006, according to preliminary data from the NSGA “Sporting Goods Market in 2008” report. In 2006, the average price rose to $42.16 (+3.4%) from $40.78 in 2005…
VF Corp. Ups Long-Term Growth Targets…
VF Corporation, parent to the Vans, The North Face, Jansport and Reef brands and the lucy retail chain, is raising its long-term revenue, operating margin and earnings per share growth targets. The company said in a release that its new targets reflect th
Sport Chalet Expects Q3 Loss on Comps Decline…
Sport Chalet, Inc. announced that it expects sales to rise only 1.1% for the fiscal third quarter to $116.0 million from $114.7 million in the year-ago quarter. Comparable store sales for the quarter are expected to decline approximately 7.0% after incre
Dick’s Sporting Goods Increases Q4 Guidance
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. increased its fourth quarter guidance from a previous estimate of approximately 59 cents per diluted share to a range of 60 cents to 61 cents per diluted share. Additionally, Dick's expects to at least meet its previo
