Khombu Footwear Moves Headquarters
Khombu, a maker of apres ski footwear, said it is moving its headquarters from Avon to Canton, MA and building a sales staff to focus on children's footwear…
Street Surfing Partners with Marvel
Street Surfing, LLC is transporting Spider-Man from comic books to skate parks and streets this spring with the introduction of the Spider-Man 3-D Wave Board, the first licensed casterboard in the market. As part of its agreement with Marvel Entertainment
GSI Commerce Net Profit Improves in Q4
GSI Commerce, Inc. reported earnings inched up 2.2% to $23.6 million, or 38 cents a share, in the fourth quarter as revenues advanced 9.9% to $430.2 million. The e-commerce services provider also forecast first quarter revenue above Wall Street expectatio
Counterfeit Apparel Seized During NBA All-Star Weekend
Nearly $200,000 worth of counterfeit sports merchandise was seized this weekend during the events surrounding the National Basketball Association's All-Star 2010 game in Dallas, federal officials said at a news conference…
NHL Apparel Sales up 6-7% Year-to-Date
The National Hockey League reported that NHL soft-goods apparel in the season-to-date period (Oct. 2009 – Jan. 2010) are pacing at 6-7% above year-over-year sales. NHL hard-lines realized a 7%gain in North America compared to plan for fiscal 2009-10…
Keds to Sell in Gap Stores
Keds will start selling in Gap stores later this year. Gap already carries Converse basketball sneakers and it isn't known whether the relationship will continue, according to Dow Jones…
Attendance Climbs 7% at ispo, Sets Record
The recently concluded four-day ispo show in Germany set a record for attendance, according to show owner Messe München International (MMI). More than 64,000 international visitors from 177 countries came to preview new trends and innovations during the 7
Ryders Eyewear Selects Outside PR
San Francisco based OutsidePR has added Ryders Eyewear to the stable of outdoor brands it represents, which includes Sugoi, GU, GoLite and Road ID…
Commerce Dept.: Retail Sales Increase 0.5% in January
Retail sales last month increased 0.5%, the Commerce Department said Friday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires had forecast a 0.3% increase. The report also showed December retail sales were adjusted upward, to a 0.1% decrease from a previously r
Winchester Ammo Wins Vendor of the Year Award
Big Rock Sports has named Winchester® Ammunition as its 2009 Hunting/Shooting Vendor of the Year at the first annual Big Rock East distributor show in Raleigh, NC. Winchester received the award for its support and commitment to the wholesale distribution
Wolverine World Wide Launches $200M Stock Buyback Program
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program at its regularly scheduled meeting February 11, 2010, authorizing up to $200 million in share repurchases…
SGMA Applauds First Lady’s Childhood Obesity Program
The Sporting Goods Manufacturer's Association (SGMA) praised First Lady Michelle Obama's childhood obesity program, claiming its launch “confirmed the significance of SGMA's public policy initiative which is focused on reversing the negativ
Health+Fitness Business Expo To Be Held in Vegas in September
In an effort to meet the changing needs of attendees and exhibitors, Health+Fitness Business Expo & Conference (HFB) said will hold its annual trade show in Las Vegas' Sands Convention Center September 22-23, 2010, adjacent to and during the 2010 Int
Rab Hires Mid-Atlantic Reps
Rab, the U.K.-based manufacturer of outdoor apparel, this week hired Ferrand Associates to represent the brand in the mid-Atlantic territory. Industry veterans Ray Ferrand and Bill Lockwood each bring…
Gait Lacrosse, Trilogy Announce Partnership
Gait Lacrosse, a manufacturer of lacrosse gear and equipment, announced its sponsorship of Trilogy Lacrosse, The Leader in Lacrosse Education…
