SGB Update Outdoor
Patagonia, prAna and Keen Team up To Boost Conservation Alliance
Continuing its partnership with The Conservation Alliance, Keen Footwear will host an event at their booth at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer show to benefit the Alliance. Keen will give a pair of shoes to anyone who donates $35 to The Conservation Alliance
Jackson Kayaks Moves and Expands
Jackson Kayak moved its manufacturing and warehouse facility under one 96,000 square foot roof in Sparta, TN. Just 13 miles from the old site comprised of a 700 square foot building and 8,700 square foot warehouse, Jackson Kayak’s new home is in a buildin
Stamminger Appointed President and CEO of Brand adidas
adidas-Salomon AG has appointed Erich Stamminger as President and CEO of the adidas brand with immediate effect. In this newly created function, Executive Board Member Erich Stamminger will be in charge of the adidas brand’s business worldwide and report
CenterStone Enters Golf Market with Indra Acquisition
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an internationally recognized developer of Web-based sales order management software for vendors that sell consumer brands through specialty retail channels, today announced the purchase of the assets of former competitor,
New Era Promotes Company Vet to VP Global Operations
New Era Cap Co. has promoted Jim Patterson to the position of Vice President of Global Operations. Mr. Patterson reports to New Era's President, Peter Augustine. As Vice President of Global Operations, Mr. Patterson will provide strategic guidance t
Paul Harrington Appointed President of Reebok Brand
Reebok International has named Paul Harrington as President and CEO of the Reebok brand, effective immediately. Harrington, 44, reports directly to Paul Fireman, Chairman and CEO of Reebok International Ltd. Fireman had been serving as acting president of
Lawsuit Filed Against Oakley in Razrwire Dispute…
USAmerican LLC of Beverly Hills has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Oakley, Inc. and Motorola, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleging that the “Razrwire” sunglasses and headset combination infringes U.S
Rocky Sees Military Boot Deal Terminated; Cuts Guidance
Last week, Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. was notified that an order to fulfill a contract for combat boots for the U.S. military has been terminated. Shipment of the boots affected by this termination began in Q4 with an estimated completion date of December
Coleman Taps Ex-Rossignol CEO for EMEA President…
Bruno Cercley has been named President of Coleman in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In his new position based in Lyon, France, Mr. Cercley will have overall responsibility for Coleman’s operations in these regions. Mr. Cercley joins Coleman from his
SGMA to Shutter Super Show; Two Seasonal Shows Will Replace Former Mega-Show…
When Tom Cove took the reins of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association early last year he knew that job number one was developing a solution for the waning attendance of the Super Show. The Super Show, which is owned by SGMA and managed by Communic
Record Golf Counterfeits Seizures in China…
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group – comprised of Acushnet Company, Callaway Golf, Cleveland Golf, Nike, PING, and TaylorMade-adidas Golf – heralded a record seizure of thousands of counterfeit golf products as a result of multi
NGF: November Rounds Played Up 13.1%…
The National Golf Federation reported that same-store rounds played in the U.S. were up 13.1% in November 2005 versus last year. The estimate is based on data from operators at 1,791 golf facilities. The large monthly gain was enough to bring the year-to-
NBAStore.com Has Record December
NBAStore.com had a record-setting December generating sales that increased 26.8% over last year. Sales conversion also increased 35% over last year. Fifteen out of the 25 best-selling days in the history of the site occurred in December 2005. Since the st
Backcountry Base Camp Shows Promise…
The Third Annual Backcountry Base Camp promises to be the best yet, with new exhibitors, more attendees, a streamlined registration process, and easier transportation than in years past. Many of the same events that were well-received will continue this y
Men’s Leads Strong Zumiez December Sales Gains…
Zumiez Inc. saw December sales increase 43.5% to $44.5 million, compared to $31.0 million for the same month last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 20.9% for the month on top of a 16.2% jump in the year ago period. According to a r
