SGB Update Outdoor
Shock Doctor Appoints Regional Sales Reps
Shock Doctor Protective Insoles appointed Chadlyn Enterprises to cover Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico; Southern Exposure to cover Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Kansas; Dedication Sports Group to cover non-snow sports business in New Y
Nike and Apple Collaborate on New Training System
Nike and Apple inked a partnership to develop a new training tool for runners. The new Nike+ Air Zoom Moire is the first footwear designed to talk to iPod. With the Nike+ footwear connected to iPod nano through the Nike+iPod Sport Kit, information on time
GSI Commerce Signs Toys ‘R’ Us as Newest Partner
GSI Commerce Inc. has signed a long-term agreement to provide Toys “R” Us Inc. with an e-commerce solution for all of its branded online stores, including toysrus.com and babiesrus.com. A seamless transition of the Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us online sto
Payless Picks Up American Eagle Footwear License
Payless ShoeSource has purchased the American Eagle brand for footwear and accessories from Jimlar Corporation for an undisclosed amount. This move is part of Payless' business strategy to build a “house of brands” retail chain offering footwear and
Atomic Promotes Race Directors
In preparation for another season of World Cup racing, Atomic Ski promoted Eduardo Guzman to International Race Director. Having spent numerous seasons on the hill for Atomic, Guzman brings veteran experience to his new position…
Easton Signs Sponsorship Deals
Easton and the Golden Baseball League have reached a two-year agreement that designates Easton as the “Official Bat” of the GBL. The GBL will purchase and supply the Easton Professional Grade Stix model bats to all players. In addition, Easton has agreed
Escalade Sports Names EVP – Business Development
Escalade Sports announced a re-organization to better position the sporting goods manufacturer and distributor to compete and continue its development in the marketplace. To spearhead this focus on increasing profitable growth of their 21 brands, Philip J
Licensing 2006 Takes on International Flair
With sports licensing generating an estimated $18 billion in worldwide retail sales in 2004, the business of sports goes way beyond the playing field. This year’s LICENSING 2006 International Show will see a major global sports presence at the show, as P
Academy Snowboard Sees International Expansion
Academy Snowboards' international sales are up on a year to date basis of approximately 98%, according to Execute Sports, Inc., owner of the Academy brand. In addition, Academy Snowboards has added Greece, the Czech Republic and Poland to its list of
Sport Chalet to Open 41st Store
Sport Chalet, Inc. will celebrate the grand opening of its new 40,000 sq. ft. store located at 1350 North Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks, California 91360 on Friday, May 26th. This location will feature an on-site SCUBA training pool, which will open late su
ASR Holiday Set for Debut
When ASR Holiday debuts May 31 to June 1 in Newport Beach, CA, it will be the event to find the growing trend of sophisticated lines developed specifically for the holiday buying season. As the action sports industry has matured beyond just spring and sum
Morrison Promoted to GM of Cocoon by Design Salt N.A.
Josef Sturm, Founder and President of Cocoon by Design Salt, appointed Sue Morrison as the new General Manager for North America. Morrison will replace GM Randy King who has left Cocoon to explore a new business opportunity…
Everlast Sells Pink Boxing Gloves to Help BCRF
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to champion a critical fundraising effort for cancer research and prevention around the world. Everlast will donate to the BCRF 5% from the sale of every pair of its pink box
Russell Activewear President Leaving Company
Julio A. Barea SVP/President and CEO of Russell Corp.'s Activewear segment will end his employment with Russell at the end of the month. Under the Agreement, Mr. Barea will be paid a pro-rated portion of the bonus for which he is eligible for 2006, a
Shop.org: Online Sales to Pass $200 Billion in 2006
After passing the $100-billion mark just three years ago, online sales will top $200 billion this year. According to The 2006 State of Retailing Online, the ninth annual Shop.org study conducted by Forrester Research, Inc., of 174 retailers, 2006 online s
