SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Spy Inc. Sales Growth Slows in Q3, Up 8 Percent YTD
Spy Inc. reported sales slowed by more than half to 3 percent in the third quarter, its first with no revenues from licensed brands, which it began phasing out as part of a turnaround plan launched in 2011…
Sport Chek Sees 9 Percent Q3 Comp Gain
Canadian Tire reported FGL Sports' retail sales increased 4.2 percent over the prior year reflecting the acquisition of Pro Hockey Life Sporting Goods Inc. and despite the net closure of over 50 stores related to the banner rationalization initiative
Shoebuy.com Launches Charitable Shopping Campaign
Shoebuy.com has again partnered with National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, Oxfam America, The Home for Little Wanderers and Two Ten Footwear Foundation to support these organizations during their busy end of year fundraising campaigns…
RECALL: Vans Boy’s Hooded Jackets
About 2,400 of Vans’ AV Edict hooded jackets for boys are being recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children…
First Descents Names Livestrong Vet as Executive Director
First Descents, a non-profit providing outdoor adventure programs for adults with cancer, named Ryan O'Donoghue as the organization’s new executive director. O'Donoghue joines the non-profit from the Livestrong Foundation, where he managed
Gaiam’s Q3 Revenues Climb 23 Percent
Gaiam, Inc. reported revenue increased 22.8 percent, for the third quarter, to $52.8 million…
Dorel Reports Bike Sales Declined in Third Quarter as Discounting Continued
Dorel Industries reported sales increased 1.2 percent at its Recreational/Leisure Segment in the third quarter as sales at a recently acquired Brazilian bike maker offset a 6 percent decline in organic sales attributed to continued discounting of 2013 mod
Gander Mountain to Open Store in Arlington
Gander Mountain is adding a new location in Arlington, set to open in the spring of 2014. It will be the fifth new Gander Mountain store to open in Texas in the past year, and will represent its 16th in the state…
Hillsounds Adds Midwest Rep, Japanese and Hawaiian Distributors
Hillsound has hired Rick Thompson to represent its line of footwear traction equipment and gaiters in the Midwest and signed on new Japanese and Hawaiian distributors…
R.G. Barry’s Q1 Profits Decline
Blaming shifts in the timing of its holiday shipments to retailers and the sluggish retail environment, R.G. Barry Corporation, the parent of Dearfoams, reported earnings declined 22.4 percent in the first quarter ended Sept. 28, to $4.8 million, or 41 ce
Sports Specialists Ltd. Hires Hardgoods Merchandise Manager
Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL) has hired Tyler Lockard as hardgoods merchandise manager…
Longworth Industries Hires Myers to Lead PolarMax Sales
Longworth Industries named Keith Myers director of sales for PolarMax, the base layer brand that is looking to expand its sales of outdoor and casual apparel…
Hydrapak Names New Director of Sales
Hydrapak welcomes Jordan Phillips as its new director of sales; focusing on consumer products…
Ping Acquires Ping Collection Europe
Ping has acquired Ping Collection Europe (PCE) from Peter McGuigan, its former licensee responsible for designing and distributing Ping-branded apparel, including outerwear, throughout Europe and other selected countries…
SoccerGarage.com Becomes Official Uniform Kit Supplier to San Diego Soccer Club
SoccerGarage.com, one of the largest online specialty retailers of soccer equipment and apparel in the U.S., has become the official uniform kit supplier to San Diego Soccer Club…
