SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Author Gary Ferguson Headlining The Conversation Alliance Breakfast
Author and college lecturer Gary Ferguson will address the impact wild places have had on the American character as the featured speaker at The Conservation Alliance breakfast at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014…
Mizuno Launches Running App
Mizuno is converting ''miles into money'' by donating $1 for every mile run up to 100,000 miles by runners who download and run with Mizuno’s mobile “baton” app at www.ifeverybodyran.com. The program is the next phase
Antigua Extends Endorsement Agreement with Stacy Lewis
The Antigua Group, Inc. announced that Stacy Lewis, world number two in the Rolex Rankings, will represent Antigua on the LPGA Tour for three additional years through 2017…
DSW Slashes Guidance on Lousy Spring
Blaming the weather and competitive discounting, DSW Inc. reported first-quarter earnings that fell well short of analysts’ estimates while slashing its guidance for the year. Women's shoes, which excludes boots and sandals, comped down 9 perce
Smith Optics Parent Upgraded by Moody’s
Moody’s has upgraded The Safilo Group’s long-term corporate credit rating from ‘B2’ to ‘B1’, reflecting both the company’s diminished refinancing risk, following its recent bond issue, and its stable operating per
Under Armour Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of Fight Night
Fight For Children and Under Armour announced a new multi-year partnership that designates Under Armour as the presenting sponsor of Fight For Children's annual Fight Night, including this year's 25th anniversary of the fundraising event…
Highline United Group Announces CEO Departure
The Highline Group announced that Rick Paterno will step down as CEO effective June 6 for personal reasons and to spend more time with his family…
Mountain Khakis Appoints Great Lakes Rep
Mountain Khakis signed on with Cody Prudoehl for Great Lakes representation…
USDA Launches New Conservation Initiative
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow to launch a new conservation initiative with an focus on public-private partnership. The new program promises to go beyond traditional government efforts to a
Hibbett’s Q1 Comps Grow 4.1 Percent
Given the category challenges facing Dick’s Sporting Goods and the weather hurdles facing many retailers in the first quarter, Hibbett Sports, Inc. was content to muster a modest profit gain in the first-quarter, boosted by a healthy 4.1 percent com
Foot Locker Sees Record Quarterly Profits
Aided by its role as kingpin of the basketball category, Foot Locker Inc. reported its most profitable quarter in its history an athletic company and perhaps its 135-year history. On a conference call with analysts, Ken Hicks, chairman and CEO, noted that
Under Armour Partners With Rugby Canada
Under Armour and Rugby Canada announced a new multi-year sponsorship designating UA as the official technical partner for the sport's national governing body…
Shoe Carnival’s Q1 Comps Slip
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported net earnings for the first quarter declined slightly to $9.2 million, or 45 cents per share, from $9.5 million, or 47 cents, per diluted share. Sales reached $235.8 million a 1.5 percent increase…
Zumiez Posts Flat Q1 Earnings
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the first quarter ended May 3, increased 9.7 percent to $162.9 million from $148.5 million in the first quarter ended May 4. Comparable sales increased 1.8 percent…
The Mountain Air Becomes 49th Grassroots Retailer
The Mountain Air, a specialty outdoor retailer that has done business in San Luis Obispo, CA since 1975, has been admitted as the newest retail member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…
