SGB Update

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…

Orange21 Eyes Brand Growth

With a 15 year pedigree in action sports related eyewear with its SPY Optic brand, Orange21 has defined itself as a top-selling leader in both design and quality of product while establishing a position as an authentic participant in the culture of Action

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

New Balance to Sponsor NSSF Outdoor Nationals Event

New Balance announced an official multi-year partnership with the National Scholastic Sports Foundation (NSSF) in the Outdoor Nationals event, renamed the New Balance Outdoor Nationals…

Champion Seeing Double-Digit Growth

Champion brand sales have grown double-digits over the past four years and the brand is now at $1.5 billion in annual sales…

Dillard’s Returns to Profitability

Dillard's, Inc. reported a swing to profit in the fourth quarter from a year ago, reflecting improved margins and lower operating expenses that more than offset a decline in revenues…