SGB Update

New Zealand’s Rebel Sports is reporting that it’s 2003-04 fiscal year sales were up 10.3% to NZ$305.4 million ($192.0 million). Results included the recently acquired ‘Glue’ lifestyle stores. Comparable store sales for the chain, including Glue, increased

Uvex Sports, the distributors of Holmenkol, Sportna Oprema, & Uvex products has appointed Jeff Sadis to the position of Intermountain Region Sales & Racing Services Representative…

Many laid the blame for the Galyans collapse on Bob Mang, who reportedly had little support from employees that still yearned for the days of Pat Galyan’s leadership, but was given free reign by the Board. Many industry watchers look to Galyans’ overall

For a company that described itself as “progressive with highly developed web presence,” it has taken until 2004 for Sugoi to officially enter the .com era. That's because the last 8 years have been spent with a web home of www.sugoi.ca as a couple

Based on data outlined in the recently released Sports Participation in America report from SGMA International, America’s seniors are focusing on health and wellness more, pushing participation in low or non-impact fitness activities higher, while the you

Russell has purchased the assets of Huffy Sports Company, a division of Huffy Corp., for $30 million in cash, subject to working capital and other adjustments. Under the terms of the agreement, Russell will also assume certain operating liabilities. Huffy

Oakley has lowered its earnings and sales guidance for the 2004 fiscal year to reflect what the company is describing as softer than expected sales in the second quarter and production shortfalls that resulted in decreased inventory turns. The company pr

Phoenix Footwear has hired Glen Becker to be VP & GM of the Altama Footwear brand upon the completion of the Company's acquisition of Altama Delta Corporation. Mr.
Becker, 41, has 20 years of experience within the footwear industry, including managi

Edwin Watts Golf will open two new stores in Birmingham, AL as the result of a recent acquisition of Gannaway Golf. The new stores will give the company three stores in Birmingham and seven throughout Alabama. The openings of the two new locations add to

The Stride Rite Corporation has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Hip-Hop Mogul Damon Dash, CEO of Rocawear clothing and Roc-a-fella records, for the distribution of men's, women's and children's footwear under the PRO-Keds

Teko has announced that it has retained TDA Advertising to design its Corporate Identity/Graphics, Packaging, Dealer Workbook and P.O.P. and JAM Media to manage its public relations efforts. Insight Designs Web Solutions will design the Teko web site, wi