SGB Update

Nikwax N.A. Names Alberta Rep

Nikwax N.A. has signed with OnwardUp to cover the Alberta, Canada sales territory. OnwardUp is run and operated by mountaineer and alpine guide Rob Owens…

Kelty Donates 300 Tents to Haitian Relief Efforts

In response to the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, 2010, Kelty has donated almost 300 tents to help provide temporary shelter for families and individuals left homeless in the quake’s aftermath…

Columbia Sportswear Launches m-Commerce Site

Columbia Sportswear Company said it launched Columbia.com/Mobile, a new mobile portal to Columbia.com designed to help consumers learn about Columbia's outdoor products, experience the brand, or shop — using a mobile device…

Big 5’s Q4 Profits Surge 77.8%, Sees Q1 Above Consensus

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported earnings vaulted 77.8% in its fourth quarter. Sales advanced 8.2% to $237.6 million from $219.6 million with comps inching up 0.1%. The sporting goods chain also said it expects first-quarter earnings to range between 1

Bob Mayerson Named President, COO and CFO of Eastern Mountain Sports

Eastern Mountain Sports said it promoted Bob Mayerson to president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Ted Manning has been appointed executive vice president for merchandising and retail marketing, and Scott Barrett will assume the role

Kenneth Cole Returns to the Black

Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. reported adjusted operating earnings per fully-diluted share of 21 cents a share in the fourth quarter versus a loss of 27 cents in the year-ago period, consistent with its pre-announcement on Feb. 11, 2010. The significant

Chris Zimmerman Becomes President of Easton Sports

Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. announced that former Nike-exec Chris Zimmerman has been hired as president of Easton Sports, effective immediately. Reporting to Paul Harrington, President and CEO of Easton-Bell Sports, Zimmerman will lead a unified Easton Sport

NRF Survey: More Americans Looking to Spend Tax Refunds

After two years of paying down debt and skipping family vacations, many Americans plan to cautiously start spending their tax refunds once again. According to NRF's 2010 Tax Returns Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, 43

Rawlings Recognized by Babe Ruth League

Rawlings Sporting Goods of St. Louis, Missouri has been named the recipient of the 2009 Babe Ruth League, Inc. Special Programs Award. This award was created to honor…

Delta Apparel Hikes FY10 Guidance on Higher Sales and Margins

Delta Apparel, Inc. raised its quidance on net sales and earnings for its 2010 fiscal year ending July 3, 2010. For the full fiscal year 2010, the the parent of M.J. Soffe now expects net sales of $395 to $400 million compared to its prior guidance of net

Adidas and NBA Launch NBA Shop at Champs Sports

The National Basketball Association, Adidas, and Champs Sports announced the launch of the Official NBA Shop at Champs Sports. The NBA Shop will debut in 69 Champs Sports stores this month and will be in the remaining 486 Champs Sports stores nationwide b