LBJ Looking at New Nike Deal
LeBron James is close to signing a new agreement with Nike, Inc., according to a report in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. “I don't plan on going anywhere, maybe I already have a[n] agreement,” James said. “I take care of my business on and off the court
Woolrich Woolen Mill Division Expands into Europe
The Woolen Mill Division of Woolrich has hired its first European sales agents. Voehringer & Groha based in Laufach, Germany, will be responsible for representing Woolrich in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria while Pugliese & Moscato, of Florence, Italy,
Adidas Agrees to Contract with NBA Europe
In preparation for the 2010-11 NBA season, Adidas AG has extended its agreement with the league, granting the company exclusive rights to all apparel in Europe…
Simms Hires New Guide Desk Manager
Simms Fishing Products, hired Peter Vandergrift as its new Guide Desk Manager. As part of the Simms marketing team, Vandergrift will work with leading fishing guides worldwide by providing them with needed equipment, education and acting as a liaison with
SportsOneSource Announces 2010 SGB 40 Under 40 Award Recipients
The honorees for the annual SGB 40 Under 40 awards have been selected and once again include some of the brightest young stars in the sporting goods industry…
Cycling Sports Group Increases Asia Pacific Distribution
Cycling Sports Group (CSG), a business unit of Dorel Industries, announced expanded distribution for its Asia Pacific Sales Department. The expansion is part of an overall growth strategy focused on increasing distribution to build visibility for CSG bran
Broder Bros. Swings to Q4 Loss on Charges
Broder Bros., Co. said sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 26th 2009 were $182.8 million compared to $219.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2008…
SGMA Survey: Consumers Looking for Value in Sports Equipment in 2010
According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association's Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Participation Overview (2010 edition), 23.1% of 'active' Americans have indicated that they plan to spend more on sports equipment in 2010 than they
Li and Fung Swings to Record Profit in 2009 Despite Slip in Sales
Li & Fung Limited reported revenues for the year ended December 31 came in at HK$104.5 billion ($13.4 bn), down 6% from revenue of KH$110.7 million ($14.2 mm) in the year-ago period…
The Walking Co. to Exit Chapter 11 in Late April
The Walking Co. said a court hearing on the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan will be held on April 23. If approved, the retailer said it would be ready to exit Chapter 11 early in the week of April 26…
2010 Brand Strength Index: Nike Leads But Adidas Closes Gap
More than two years after the “Great Recession” officially commenced it is clear that U.S. consumers have made fundamental changes in the way they shop, where they shop and the brands they buy. The Brand Strength Index was originally formulat
NOC’s Great Outpost Opens in Gatlinburg
Nantahala Outdoor Center, already known as one of the nation’s premier whitewater outfitters, will open NOC’s Great Outpost in Gatlinburg, TN this weekend…
Yue Yuen’s Q1 Sales Dip 3.2%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited said revenue declined 3.2% in the first quarter ended Dec. 31, to U.S.$1.32 billion while profit attributable to equity holders increased 10% year-on-year to $120.2 million…
Performance Bicycle to Open California Location
For the second time in two weeks, Performance Bicycle said it will open a new retail location in California. The Chapel Hill, NC-based bike dealer said the new store would open in Woodland Hills north of Los Angeles on May 7, 2010.”…
Under Armour Partners with Junior Tennis Champion Center
Under Armour has signed into an agreement with the Junior Tennis Champion Center at College Park, Maryland. The company will supply gear to the centers' coaches and instructors who will wear and test new products…
