Rawlings Continues as Official Ball and Helmet for Second World Baseball Classic
Rawlings Sporting Goods has been named as the Official Baseball and Helmet for the second World Baseball Classic beginning in March 2009. Helmet for the second World Baseball Classic beginning in March 2009. The baseball will be used by all of the 16 part
Boccieri Golf Launches Advertising Campaign for MID-WEIGHT Series
Boccieri Golf has embarked on a major national advertising campaign supporting retail sell-through of its new Heavy Putter MID-WEIGHT Series by letting consumers know that during recent nationwide testing 7 out of 10 golfers preferred this innovative line
Nikwax N.A. Hires Southeast Sales Rep
Nikwax N.A. has hired Earl Roberson of Roberson Sports Group to its sales team. Roberson will cover the Southeast territory for the company. He is charged with maximizing the benefits Nikwax offers retailers and opening new accounts…
BroForm.com Founder Joins Sparc Retail
Sparc Retail said John Telfer, founder and former CEO of BroForm.com and Influence Technologies has joined the Sparc team as VP of Business Development. Telfer brings over 20 years of experience in technology and consumer products, from designing and buil
Collective Brands Widens Q4 Loss, Revenues Dip 5.4%
Collective Brands Inc. reported a fourth-quarter loss of $144.0 million, or $2.28 per share, including a $130.2 million write-down linked to Stride Rite. The company also recorded $2.5 million in charges, not including insurance recoveries because of liti
Newron Sport Names Former NHL Star to Head Sales
Newron Sport appointed former National Hockey League star, Marc Fortier as executive sales director and public relations for Newron's expansion in North America…
Personnel Moves Throughout the Industry
With unemployment rates continuing to rise, the hiring of new personnel throughout the sporting goods industry paints a slightly more positive picture in a time of need…
END Footwear Launches in Canada
END (Environmentally Neutral Design), the new performance footwear company focused on sustainability, said it officially launched in Canada. The collection includes road running, trail running, and water shoes for men and women…
Comps Down in February, but Results Improve
Better-than-expected retail results gave the market a bit of a shot in the arm last week as reports had February monthly comps either just above flat or just below. Retail Metrics reported comparable store sales increased 0.7% for the month, while a preli
West Marine Closes Year With Net Loss on Comps Slide
West Marine closed out a difficult fiscal year with a tough fourth quarter. The macro economic situation has definitely not favored the retailer as the summer months spent with extremely high gas prices crimped boating and boating sales, while the slower
Supreme Court Rejects NYC Case Against Gun Industry
The Supreme Court rejected pleas by New York City and gun violence victims to hold the firearms industry responsible for selling guns that could wind up in illegal markets. The justices' decision Monday ends lawsuits first filed in 2000. Among the co
LaCrosse Subsidiary Receives Army Order for $6.7 Million
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported that its Danner subsidiary received a $6.7 million delivery order from the U.S. Army for the Danner Combat Hiker boot…
McDavid Sues Adidas for Patent Infringement
On February 24, 2009, McDavid Knee Guard, Inc. filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Adidas Sales Inc. In a suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, McDavid claims that Adidas infringed by importing into the U.S.
L.L. Bean’s Sales Fall 7.8% in 2008
L.L. Bean Inc. sales fell 7.8% in 2008, to $1.5 billion, and expects sales to be down in 2009 as well. In a memo to employees, Chris McCormick, president and CEO, said he remains “cautiously optimistic” that previously-announced voluntary retirement incen
Adidas Group Continues to Struggle with Reebok Business
It was a bit of the same old tune for adidas Group as it ended another year with a continued sales growth at adidas and TaylorMade-adidas Golf while difficulties at Reebok left that business as a drag to the overall. However, overall group sales still gre
