TSA Hires Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
The Sports Authority appointed industry veteran Jeffrey Schumacher to oversee all marketing, advertising, private brand strategy, digital/eCommerce, corporate and business development strategy. Schumacher, who currently serves as a partner in McKinsey & C
Everlast Signs Six Global Licensing Deals
Everlast Worldwide, Inc. announced the signing of six new licensing partnership agreements – Donleigh Sports, Leading Brands Inc, Vintage Sports Limited, Brands & Fashion NV, First Sports Marketing Ltd., and Baroody Group. The partnerships serve to exten
Under Armour Inks Middle East Distribution Deal
Sun and Sand Sports, the multi-gender retailer and wholesaler in the Middle East, announced an exclusive retailing partnership with Under Armour in the Middle East. Sun and Sand Sports plans to retail Under Armour gear in all Sun and Sand Sports showrooms
Northwest Ski Resorts See Early Snow
More than 40 inches of fresh snowfall at Washington state ski and snowboard areas over the last week is enough for many resorts to open this week. Spokane to Seattle – skiers and snowboarders can expect an early start to the 2009/10 season…
ECCO Partners with PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus
Danish shoemaker ECCO announced its supporting partnership of the PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus program…
Alidila Narrows Loss for Q3
Alidila, Inc. announced net sales of $10.7 million and a net loss of $571,000, or 11 cents per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2009. Included in the loss was an income tax charge of $744,000, or 14 cents per share, related to the shutdown
Head NV Q3 Racquet Gains Offset Winter Sports Weakness
Head N.V. reported that net revenues were down 1.0% to €92.2 million ($132 mm) for the three months ended September 30 from €93.1 million ($140 mm) in the year-ago period. The decrease was said to be due to decreased sales volumes in Winter S
Heelys Swings to Q3 Loss on 55% Sales Decline
Heelys, Inc. reported net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 were $10.8 million compared to net sales of $23.8 million in the corresponding period a year ago…
West Marine Expands Board of Directors
The West Marine board of directors resolved to expand the board to eight members and, upon the recommendation of the governance and compensation committee, appointed Barbara L. Rambo to fill the vacancy thus created…
Nordstrom Profit rises 17%, Raises Outlook
Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings rose 16.9% to $83 million, or 38 cents a share, for the third quarter ended Oct. 31 from $71 million, or 33 cents, a year ago. Same-store sales decreased 1.2%…
Macy’s Posts Q3 Loss, Raises FY09 Sales and Earnings Guidance
Macy's, Inc. reported improved third quarter results that exceeded the company's expectations for same-store sales, gross margin, earnings and cash flow…
Dick’s SG Names Chief Accounting Officer
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. said in a Securities & Exchange Commission filing that effective Nov. 8, Joseph R. Oliver assumed the title of SVP, chief accounting officer and controller. Prior to this appointment, Oliver had been employed by the compan
Kohl’s Net Jumps 21% on Robust Sales
Kohl’s Corporation reported net income for the third quarter ended October 31, 2009 increased 21% to $193 million, or 63 cents per diluted share, compared to $160 million, or 52 cents per diluted share, a year ago. Net sales were $4.1 billion, an in
Johnny Mac’s to Open First Store in Springfield
Johnny Mac's Sporting Goods plans to open its first store in Springfield, MO. The team dealer has seven stores but only one in Lansing, MI is outside the St. Louis metro area…
Billman Joines Dead Down Wind as Director of Sales
Dead Down Wind, an industry leader in scent prevention, has announced the addition of David Billman as Director of Sales. David will report to Dead Down Wind General Manager Gary Reed, and will be responsible for all national accounts, as well as the day
