Ironman Sets New Rules on Swim Apparel
Similar to the decision FINA made last summer regarding swimwear in international competition, the World Triathlon Corporation has announced rule changes for wetsuits set to take affect in September 2010 which they say will level the playing field and sta
GSI Commerce Appoints Jim MacIntyre to Lead E-commerce Technology
GSI Commerce Inc. announced that Jim MacIntyre will assume leadership of the company's global e-commerce technology products and services business…
Perry Ellis Eyes Golf Growth
Perry Ellis International, speaking at the Telsey Advisory Group Consumer Conference, touted its numerous growth initiatives in golf…
Paddlesports Season Starts with a Roar
With the last of the big three early season consumer shows – Canoecopia, Paddlesport 2010, and the New England Paddlesports Show – concluded, 2010 looks to be shaping up as a comeback year for paddlesports in the Eastern U.S…
OBIT: George Nissen
George Nissen, former American gymnast and inventor of the modern trampoline, died at the age of 96 on April 7 due to complications from pneumonia at UC San Diego Thornton Hospital in La Jolla…
SportScanInfo: March Outdoor Retail Sales Continue to Gain Momentum
Fiscal 2010 started off strong for outdoor and snow sports sales across the country and March continues to show even stronger results…
Callaway Golf Sees First Quarter Upside
Hoping to rebound from a fiscal 2009 that saw sales fall 15.0% in a bleak golf environment, Callaway Golf Company estimated net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 would reach approximately $303 million – which would represent an increase of 11% co
Puma Looks to Decrease Environmental “Paw” Print
In a move that could potentially revolutionize the way footwear and apparel are packaged and shipped, Puma has launched the next phase of its long-term sustainability program with what they call a “Clever Little Bag”, set to intro in the secon
West Marine Sees Warm Weather, Big Tickets Boost Q1
West Marine, Inc. management said they were “very pleased” with sales results for their fiscal first quarter ended April 3, boasting an 8.5% sales increase on surging comps and increased demand for big-ticket items like boats, motors and elect
Industry Fourth Quarter Results Point to a Turnaround
The fiscal 2009 fourth quarter ended is clearly a dramatically different business environment than it was in the prior year…
Majestic Athletic Launches 17 Fanzones in MLB Parks
Majestic Athletic, the official uniform supplier of Major League Baseball, has introduced Majestic FanZones in 17 MLB parks this spring…
NRF: Retailers Ramp up Spending
According to a survey of more than 300 retailers by the NRF Foundation and KPMG LLP, many stores remain cautious but are looking to invest in growth opportunities again after surviving the Global Recession…
Health Care Bill Sees Mixed Emotions in Outdoor and Active Lifestyle Industry
The Outdoor and active lifestyle industry seems split about the nation's healthcare overhaul…
Health Care Bill Has Industry Companies Reviewing Options
The deep divisions throughout the U.S. about the health care reform debate are clearly reflected in the sporting goods industry. When asking the trade about the potential impact — positive or negative — SGB found no shortage of passionate viewpoints on
Prince Sports Closes $12 Million Recap
Prince Sports Management Holdings LLC completed an $11.67 million equity offering of Class A-1A units as part of a refinancing…
