SGB Update

Dickies Expands NYC Showroom

Dickies announced it is relocating its New York City showroom. The new space, located at 1400 Broadway provides approximately 4,000 square feet of usable space. The newly renovated space is expected to open in mid-November 2009…

New Balance Introduces Snowboarding Shoe

New Balance has partnered with California snowboarding brand 686 on the 686 Times New Balance's collection of snowboard boots, sneakers, jackets and T-shirts…

OIA and SportsOneSource to Launch New Retail POS Platform

Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) has selected The SportsOneSource Group to develop and manage a new retail point-of-sale (POS) tracking system designed specifically for manufacturers and retailers in the active outdoor lifestyle industry. The new syste

Down Under Retailer Kathmandu Floats an IPO

After months of speculation, Australasian outdoor-gear retailer Kathmandu has confirmed a dual listing in both Australia and New Zealand with the launch of its IPO on Monday, offering between 166.9 million and 197.4 million shares for sale…

ENI-JR286 Hires National Sales Manager

ENI-JR286, Inc. has appointed Brad Schultz to the recently created position of National Sales Manager of Fitness and Sports Equipment accessories…

TSA’s Doug Morton to Retire from CEO Post

The Sports Authority announced that Doug Morton will be retiring from his position as chief executive officer. Morton, who has been with TSA or the Gart Sports predecessor company for 23 years and served as CEO for more than a decade, will remain as chair

Study: Online Retailers Profitable in 2008

According to a new survey, the majority of online retailers were profitable in 2008 with more than half earning more money in 2008 than 2007. The positive results came despite the deteriorating economic environment, including last year's brutal holid

Callaway Expects Wider Q3 Loss

Callaway Golf Company said third quarter sales are expected to decline 11% to $191 million from $213 million a year ago. On a currency-neutral basis, estimated net sales would have been $194 million, a decrease of 9% compared to the third quarter of 2008.

DSW Ups FY Sales, Earnings Outlook

DSW Inc. said it estimates comparable store sales of approximately positive 6% to 8% for the third quarter ending Oct. 31, 2009. The company experienced increased traffic and conversion since the end of the second quarter, resulting in positive comparable

Crocs Amends Credit Facility

Crocs Inc. said that on October 14, it amended its bank line with PNC Bank. The amendment decreases Crocs' minimum tangible net worth requirement from $266 million to $205 million, measured at the end of each fiscal quarter, commencing with the fisca

EU Seeks Compromise on Chinese Shoe Imports

The European Commission has proposed extending anti-dumping duties on EU imports of Chinese and Vietnamese shoes for at least 15 months in a compromise to appease Beijing and global shoemakers, a document showed…

RECALL: Electra Bikes

An additional 6,400 Electra bicycles are being recalled because the baskets and trays on the front of the bikes can come loose, causing a risk of falls to riders, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said…

Redcats USA to Close Call Center

Redcats USA, which owns the Sportsman's Guide, The Golf Warehouse and other catalogs, said it will close its customer contact center located in Universal City, TX, on Dec. 18. A total of 490 jobs will be affected…