SGB Update

Stable Step Acquires Archmolds

Stable Step, LLC, which owns the Powerstep brand, recently acquired Archmolds, LLC, a privately-held company. The acquisition of Archmolds, LLC will improve Stable Step’s orthotics offering to
existing customers…

Remington 2014 First Quarter Sales Down

Remigton Outdoor Company, Inc. has issued its first-quarter 2014 financial report that showed net sales were down 20.3% from the first quarter of 2013…

NASGW Donates to Industry Organizations

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Board of Directors recently took several actions in support of industry organizations and causes including the approval of three donations on behalf of their member firms…

Vans Launches New Website

Vans has launched a fully redesigned Vans.com with the digital agency Huge so that it works smoothly across multiple devices and is relevant to both core customers and those new to the brand…

Belk’s Q1 Profits Slide

Belk Inc. reported sales for the first quarter were $955.1 million compared to $955.8 in the prior-year period. On a comparable store basis, net sales decreased 0.2 percent. Juniors, women’s contemporary and better merchandise categories in general

Dick’s SG Foundation Funds Over 180 Youth Teams

The Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation announced the funding of more than 180 youth athletic teams from across the country through its inaugural Sports Matter program. During a five-week fundraising campaign, the initiative raised more than $2 million

Equip Outdoor to Discontinue Lowe Alpine Apparel

UK-based Equip Outdoor Technologies will discontinue Lowe Alpine's apparel line after this fall/winter season so it can focus resources on its established Rab technical apparel brand and Lowe Alpine packs…

Pacific Sunwear of California Trims Q1 Loss

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that its loss narrowed slightly from continuing operations in the first quarter. Comparable store sales grew 3 percent. Gross margin were up 100 basis points…

Adidas AG Extends Glenn Bennett, Robin Stalker to 2018

The Adidas AG Supervisory Board extended the mandates of executive board members Glenn Bennett, responsible for global operations, and Robin Stalker, chief financial officer, by another three years beyond 2015 until March 2018…

Report: Boot Barn Considering IPO

Boot Barn, one of the largest Western-wear businesses in the nation with more than 150 stores in California, Texas, Arizona and 20 other states, is considering going public later this year, according to a Reuters report…

Adidas AG Extends Glenn Bennett, Robin Stalker to 2018

The Adidas AG Supervisory Board extended the mandates of executive board members Glenn Bennett, responsible for global operations, and Robin Stalker, chief financial officer, by another three years beyond 2015 until March 2018…