SGB Update

Runners to Run NYC Marathon in Rockports

The Rockport Company said a team of runners led by Andy Baldwin of “The Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman” fame, will don DresSports 2 for the 2009 NYC Marathon, the world’s most widely-watched marathon…

Maker of Rayon Clothes Barred from ‘Bamboo’ Claim

The Federal Trade Commission has announced a settlement with a company that allegedly falsely claimed its rayon products are made of bamboo fiber, retain bamboo’s antimicrobial properties, and are biodegradable…

Foot Locker Celebrates 9th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Event

The Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. joined together executives from the sports industry, professional athletes and celebrities on Tuesday, October 20, at New York City's Gotham Hall, to celebrate the ninth annual “On Our Feet” fundraising gala. For the

Segabo Names VP and General Manager

Sebago, a division of Wolverine World Wide, said Gary Malamet, the former president of Lacoste Footwear, joined the company as VP and general manager. Malamet, who resigned from Lacoste in July, had been responsible for overseeing operations in the U.S.

The North Face Forms Middle East Partnership

Sun & Sand Sports L.L.C, a division of the Gulf Marketing Group, announced the impending launch of a new retail partnership in the Middle East with The North Face…

Danner Raises Over $10,000 for Marines

LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. announced that its Danner brand raised over $10,000 for the Marine Corps Family Foundation during a fundraising reception that took place earlier this month at Quantico, VA…

Rockports to be Worn by NYC Marathon Runners

The Rockport Company announced that a team of runners led by Andy Baldwin of “The Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman” fame will don DresSports 2 for the 2009 NYC Marathon…

Decker’s Q3 Revenues Boosted 15.8% by UGG

Decker's Outdoor Corporation reported net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 increased 15.8% to $228.4 million from $197.3 million in the year-ago period. Diluted EPS increased 31.5% to $2.59 versus $1.97 for the year-ago period. Domestic sal

Amazon’s Q3 Sales Jump 28%

Amazon.com, Inc., which acquired Zappos.com in July of this year, said sales increased 28% in the third quarter to $5.45 billion from $4.26 billion in third quarter 2008. Excluding the $41 million unfavorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign

Rocky’s Q3 Sales Slide 8.1%; Earnings Up 17.2%

Rocky Brands, Inc. said net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 were $66.6 million versus net sales of $72.5 million in the third quarter of 2008. The company’s earnings before income taxes increased 53.4% to $4.4 million in third quarter 200

Columbia Sportswear Raises FY09 Outlook on Improved Backlogs

Columbia Sportswear Co. reported earnings and sales slid in the third quarter but still raised its full year guidance due to a better-than-expected quarter and improving backlog orders. It also increased its quarterly dividend. Sales slid 4% in the quarte

Larry J. Franklin of Franklin Sports Elected SGMA Chairman

Larry J. Franklin has been elected as the new chairman of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA). Franklin, president of Franklin Sports, Inc., based in Stoughton, Massachusetts, was elected for a one-year term at the SGMA’s annual bus

180s Athlete Featured in Local Heroes Campaign

Patrick Deneen, 2009 World Champion Freestyle Skier, 2008 FIS World Cup Rookie of the Year and 180s ambassador, has been chosen as one of the 'Comcast Local Heroes,' a new marketing campaign featuring a selection of Washington state's most

ASICS Opens First U.S. Store

ASICS America will open its first U.S.-based retail store on Friday, October 23, 2009 in New York City. The 1,100-square-foot store will be located at 51 West 42nd Street in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, near Bryant Park…