SGB Update Outdoor
DSW Sees a Strong Start to Fourth Quarter…
DSW Inc. said that third quarter comps were up across all regions for the third quarter ended October 29, with a “slightly higher performance” coming out of the West. The women’s business drove the total comp store sales increase for the period, posting
Clark Foam Closes Doors, Surf Industry Left Reeling…
Shockwaves rippled through the surf industry this week as blank surf board manufacturer Clark Foam suddenly closed its doors. Dave “Grubby” Clark sent out a letter to members of the industry detailing his complaints against what he felt was an attack aga
Sears Holdings Looks to Acquire Sears Canada…
Sears Holdings Corporation is proposing to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Sears Canada Inc., other than those already held by Sears Holdings and its affiliates, for CN$16.86 per common share in cash, after the distribution to shareholders
Shoplifting Up This Holiday…
A new University of Florida retail study found that inventory shrinkage — a combination of employee theft, shoplifting, vendor fraud and administrative error — cost the nation's retailers close to $31 billion last year. University of Florida crimin
NRF Port Tracker: Ports Free of Congestion Worries…
The NRF and Global Insight released the December Port Tracker Report, stating that the West Coast ports covered by the report were given a “medium” congestion rating in November reflecting railroad delays as a result of Hurricane Katrina, though the ports
Vail Resorts Sees Healthy Signs for Ski Season…
While Vail Resorts is creating some consumer excitement over the coming 2005-06 ski season, the company’s first fiscal quarter, which relies primarily on real estate sales, conferences, and summer activities, is seeing some considerable improvements to it
Early Winter Storms Boost Outdoor Retail…
Retailers around the country have planned for a year much like last year, with those in the East bracing for another late season, the Northwest running dry, while others worried as heavy pre-Thanksgiving powder failed to materialize. But the last week ha
ADA, NBS, and TAG Executives Discuss Co-Locating Shows
Executives from the Athletic Dealers of America, Nation's Best Sports, and Team Athletic Goods met at NSGA headquarters recently to discuss the possibility of conducting future team shows at a common site. Since many of the team dealers who belong to
Cutter and Buck Fiscal Q2 Income Falls on 5.3% Sales Decline
Cutter & Buck Inc. announced that during its fiscal second quarter, sales declined 5.3% year-over-year, driven by decreases in the company's corporate and golf business units. The decline was partially offset by sales increases in the specialty retai
adidas Smartball Technology Plans Shelved for World Cup
adidas expects to sell 10 million official FIFA World Cup balls, but the company will not have its “smartball” in play for the event to be held in Germany next summer. FIFA General Secretary Urs Linsi told reporters this week that the FIFA executive comm
Kausrrud and Conlin to Partner in Sales Agency Venture
Todd Kausrud, head of the Sports Alliance agency in Chino Hills, CA announced his new partnership with John Conlin and his former rep organization, John Conlin Sales. Kausrud, Conlin and their road people will service California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mex
Amer Sports Re-Structures Salomon Management Team
Following the successful acquisition of Salomon, Amer Sports Corporation is reorganizing the management structure of the French company and its subsidiaries. The aim is to efficiently integrate the business operations of Amer Sports and Salomon. The chang
lululemon atheltica Gets Investment Boost from Advent International
Advent International announced it has acquired a significant minority interest in Vancouver-based lululemon
athletica, an athletics and yoga apparel specialty retailer. The transaction is expected to support the company's growth strategy in the US an
Gear for Sports Offers Senior Debt Exchange; Inks Under Armour Deal
GFSI, Inc., the parent company to Gear for Sports, has commenced an exchange offer which see the company issue $134.9 million in 11% Senior Secured Notes due 2011 for the same amount of 9-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due in 2007. Meanwhile, GFSI in Oct
Aldila Recognized as Top Branded Golf Shaft
The Darrell Survey Company recognized Aldila as the number one shaft brand in their recently completed U.S. National Survey.
