SGB Update Outdoor
Finish Line Sees Itself the “House of Shox”; Strong Q1 Performance Shocks No One…
The Finish Line expects to see the promotional landscape in the mall continue as they enter the Back-to-School period, but is also looking for some upside with the amount of athletic specialty retail real estate that has been taken out of the market and a
Dick’s Sporting Goods Acquires Galyans in Gutsy Move to Expand Faster…
If you were surprised by last Monday evening’s announcement regarding the Dick's Sporting Goods acquisition of Galyan’s Trading Company, you probably have not been reading between the lines (or SEW) for the last six months…
Cabela’s IPO Price Jump Puts an Extra 25% in their Quiver…
When Gander Mountain debuted its IPO in April SEW quipped that the management there should send some flowers to Ed Stack and his team for helping create the impression of a strong opportunity in sporting goods retail stocks. Well, we think the Cabela’s t
Shine Latest to Get Lighter Sentencing in JFF Case…
Tom Shine, the former president of Logo Athletic and currently SVP of Sports and Entertainment Marketing worldwide for Reebok International Ltd., was sentenced on Thursday in the ongoing fraud probe surrounding the collapse of Just for Feet…
Li Ning Sets Premium Price for IPO…
Hong Kong sportswear and athletic footwear manufacturer Li Ning will price its IPO at HK$2.15 a share, the high end of the expected range. In spite of the premium price, fans of the brand are vying for their chance at a piece of the company. The IPO is so
Yue Yuen Explores New Opportunities in Apparel JV…
In a move designed to cement its place in the Chinese sports apparel manufacturing before WTO quotas are lifted (SEW_0424), Yue Yuen has formed a joint venture with Luen Thai Holdings, a privately held fashion apparel manufacturing company. The new compan
Bean Wins Another Round in Claria Suit
L.L. Bean seems to have won the latest battle in its war against pop-up advertising. In spite of claims by Claria that Atkins Nutritionals and Gevalia Kaffee never took out ads designed to appear on Bean’s site, the two companies have decided to settle o
Dick’s Takes Out Galyan’s with Acquisition Deal…
If you were surprised by last Monday evening’s announcement regarding the Dick's Sporting Goods acquisition of Galyan’s Trading Company, you probably have not been reading between the lines (or BOSS) for the last six months…
Momentum Builds on OIA Political Moves
The OIA voiced its support for the Americans Outdoors Act that will be introduced to lawmakers this week. The act is designed to get more Americans outdoors and promote a healthy lifestyle by providing more opportunities to recreate. The Americans Outdoor
VF Names Ganway VP-Customer Managment
VF Corporation has named Michael Gannaway as Vice President, Customer Management. In this newly-created position, Gannaway will be responsible for establishing cross-coalition strategies with key customers. Effective July 6, Gannaway will report to Mackey
Cabela’s Launches IPO at $20 per Share
Cabela's initial public offering of 7.8 million shares of common stock has been priced at $20.00 per share. Cabela's issued 6,250,000 primary shares of common stock, while selling stockholders offered the remaining 1,562,500 shares of common sto
FanBuzz Inks Deal With Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have entered into an e-commerce agreement with FanBuzz, a leading provider of commerce solutions to licensed sports, entertainment, character, and media-based properties. As part of the agreement, FanBuzz will provide Web site developmen
Outdoor Research Hires New Canadian Sales Manager and Rep
Outdoor Research has hired Maurice Brenninkmeijer as the Sales Manager for Canada, coordinating the sales efforts for both OR and Exped. The company has also hired Louis-Julien Roy as their sales representative for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Eastern Britis
EK is Showing Strong Sell Through
Over the last 6 months, Logan, Utah based EK Ekcessories has been hearing quite a few success stories at retail. Sunglass Hut recently placed the new 3-Way Eyewear Retainer in all 2500 locations. TSA has selected EK Ekcessories as the exclusive supplier f
Cutter and Buck is Solidly Back on Track in Fiscal Q4
Cutter & Buck fourth quarter results showed a 5.8% increase in net sales from $36.3 million last year to $38.4 million in 2004. The company also celebrated a very solid return to profitability for the quarter, posting a net income of $5.6 million, or 49 c
