SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Oregon Universities to Research e-Bike Usage in Portland
A consortium of Oregon universities will launch a research project next month of people’s perceptions and attitudes of e-bikes in the Portland Metro region to determine if there are ways to encourage new electric bike users…
Haddad Brands to Open Rookie USA Store
The next generation of sports stars is set to walk the red carpet at a kids’ fashion show on Friday, Oct. 12, to mark the opening of Rookie USA, New York City’s first premium high-end, “kids-only” retailer from Haddad Brands. The f
Pacific Sunwear Appoints SVP, Men’s Merchandising and Design
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. promoted Alfred Chang to senior vice president, men’s merchandising and design. Chang was previously VP, men’s merchandising and design. He will continue to be responsible for managing all aspects of merchan
Retail Container Imports to Increase 9.9 Percent in October
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 9.9 percent in October as merchants wrap up the annual shipping cycle for holiday merchandise, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report…
Rossignol Group NA Appoints VP of Sales
Rossignol Group North America is creating a new North American product development team and has promoted a new vice president of sales for the Rossignol brand USA as part of an increased commitment to building and delivering stronger more effective produc
Concept III Textile to Exhibit at Sourcing Snow at SIA Snow Show
Concept III Textiles will be among a handful of suppliers to exhibit at next winter’s Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Snow Show, which is adding a Sourcing Show on a separate floor for the first time…
Kohl’s September Comps Slide
Kohl's Corporation reported that for the five-week month ended Sept. 29, 2012 total sales decreased 1.4 percent and comparable store sales decreased 2.7 percent…
Nordstrom’s September Comps Climb 4.4 Percent
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 4.4 percent increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended September 29 compared with the five-week period ended October 1, 2011…
5.11 Tactical Acquires Beyond
5.11 Tactical has acquired Beyond, a highly technical performance clothing company that builds custom American-made apparel. Industry veteran Rick Elder has been appointed as president of Beyond, which will continue as a separate division of 5.11 Tactical
New Era Cap Adds Flagship Store in Louisiana
New Era opened its thirteenth flagship store in New Orleans. New Era New Orleans is located in a historic building at 838 Canal Street…
LaCrosse Footwear CEO and CFO Resign
Joseph Schneider, CEO of LaCrosse Footwear, as well as CFO David Carlson have resigned from the company, officials within the company confirmed to SportsOneSource. The departures follow the July sale of the company to ABC-Mart, the Japanese footwear retai
Skechers and Joe Montana Team Up for Relaxed Fit Footwear Commercial
Skechers USA, Inc. has reunited with Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana to shoot its second commercial for Relaxed Fit from Skechers. Montana’s spot will follow Mark Cuban’s televised launch of the brand, and will be followed by Tommy Lasord
Aetrex Calls Out Five Celebrity Foot Health Offenders
Aetrex is launching a new “Free Shoes for Life” sweepstakes – a promotion that awards shoppers with a new pair Aetrex shoes each year for the rest of their life. The comfort brand launched the campaign while calling out several celebrities – including Lad
Lafuma Group in Discussions to Sell Le Chameau
Marwyn Management Partners plc said it has entered into exclusive discussions with Paris-based Lafuma regarding the acquisition by MMP of Le Chameau SAS. Le Chameau is a French-based producer of high-end rubber boots, footwear and apparel…
Survey: Football-Playing Dads Support Tackle Football
Despite increasing awareness about concussion dangers for young athletes, a new national survey reveals 90 percent of men who played tackle football at the high school level or higher who suffered or suspected they suffered a concussion want their sons to
