SGB Update

FansEdge Owner Shrinks Loss

Dreams, Inc., the owner of FansEdge, reported revenues for the third quarter rose 5.7% to $15.2 million, from $14.4 million in the same period last year…

SG Footwear Acquires Rugged Shark

SG Footwear has acquired all the assets, trademarks, and registrations of the Rugged Shark brand from Gordon Brothers LLC. Rugged Shark, a marine and fishing footwear brand, was founded in 2001. Terms were not disclosed…

Nike Inks Arkansas to Apparel and Footwear Deal

The University of Arkansas will enter into an all-sports apparel and footwear contract with Nike, beginning July, 2010. The Razorbacks’ existing deal with Adidas expires June 30, 2010…

Boxercraft Supports Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Boxercraft said it donated more than 600 items to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The cheerleading apparel company noted that in the emergency room, kids’ clothes are often damaged or cut during treatment. Now, Children’s patients rec

Asics Corp. Q2 Sales Fall 10.2%

Asics Corporation posted a 10.8% decrease in revenues for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30. Total consolidated worldwide revenues were ¥110.8 billion ($1.18 bn), compared to ¥124.2 billion ($1.23 bn) in the year-ago quarter…

Mueller Introduces “Mueller Green” Braces

Mueller Sports Medicine said it has introduced a line of athletic braces and supports made primarily from recycled plastic bottles and other recycled substances. Called Mueller Green, the new products also feature a core made from non-petroleum based mate

TSA Appoints New Marketing and Strategy Chief

The Sports Authority has appointed industry veteran Jeffrey Schumacher chief marketing officer and chief strategy officer to oversee all marketing, advertising, private brand strategy, digital/eCommerce and corporate and business development strategy…

Backcountry.com Finding Profitable Growth Amid the Recession

Although it's seeing some price resistance along with many other retailers, Backcountry.com continues to generate sales gains year-to-date and remains profitable. Backcountry.com's parent, Liberty Media, reported third quarter results last week

NWTF Invests $250,000

The National Wild Turkey Federation distributed nearly $250,000 in October 2009 as it continues to advance its mission of benefiting wildlife conservation and protecting hunting traditions. The dollars are distributed to states and programs through the NW