SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Russell Brands Launches ‘Russell’ Collection at Walmart
Russell Brands, LLC, announced that its new performance men's collection, Russell, will launch at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com. The Russell line includes 50 performance items for men including tops such as fleece hoodies, bott
Study: US Childhood Obesity Rate Declining
Exercise and dietary habits of U.S. kids and teenagers seems to have improved over the past decade, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. The study found that from 2001-2002 to 2009-2010, the average number of days per week being physically
Investor Consortium Recruits CEO for Billabong
Oaktree Capital Management and Centerbridge Partners have recruited a senior surf industry executive to run Billabong International should the struggling Australian company accept its turnaround offer, according to a report in the Australian publication F
ShopperTrak Forecasts More Sales on Less Traffic During Holidays
ShopperTrak, the provider of shopper analytics, anticipates that while sales during the holiday season of November and December will rise 2.4 percet, total retail store traffic will decrease slightly compared to last year…
Decker Appoints Bua as Teva Brand President
Deckers Outdoor Corporation appointed Jeffrey Bua as Teva brand president and said he will report directly to President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors, Angel Martinez. Bua replaces Joel Heath who has left the company to pur
Dick’s Revamps Jersey Report
Dick's Sporting Goods announced an updated and upgraded “Jersey Report,” with new advanced features to provide fans unparalleled insights into pro football jersey sales at Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide and online…
Gildan Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Gildan Activewear Inc. has become one of only two North American companies to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index in the Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods sector, with effect from Sept. 23, 2013…
Kenneth Cole Celebrates 30 Years
After launching the company's 30 year anniversary with a February return to New York Fashion Week, Kenneth Cole continues the 2013 celebration with the September 12 launch of 30YearsBold.com. Designed to salute the company's 30 year heritage of
Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Ticks Downward in August
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) moved down slightly in August. The Index tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending…
FTC Proposes Changes to Wool Products Labeling Rules
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to its Wool Products Labeling Rules as part of its systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides…
Nathan Makes Inc.’s 500|5000 List of Fastest Growers
Nathan, the maker of hydration, visibility, and other performance gear, announced that it has been named to the 2013 Inc. 500|5000 list, an elite ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies…
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Store Sales Decline in August
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores’ sales decreased 0.5 percent to $8.57 billion in August compared to July on a seasonally-adjusted basis, but were up 3.4 percent from August, 2012 on an unadjusted basis, according to latest advance esti
Sof Sole Complements Famous Footwear BTS Donation to Salvation Army
In August, Famous Footwear provided more than 100 pairs of the season’s shoe styles for kids through The Salvation Army – Greater New York Division. Sof Sole recently supplemented that donation by sending 130 pairs of socks in corresponding sizes…
Sports Direct Added to FTSE 100 After Another Impressive Quarter
The UK's largest sporting goods retailer worked its way into the FTSE 100 Index last week after reporting gross margins grew 23.2 percent in the quarter ended July 28…
Lululemon’s Q2 Earnings Dip, Lowers Full Year Guidance
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported second-quarter earnings dipped 1.8 percent to $56.5 million, or 39 cents a share, largely due to a higher tax rate. Earnings exceeded a forecast given in June but the yoga-inspired chain still lowered its guidance for the
