SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Olympics May Have Depressed Retail Sales in UK
The Olympics may have depressed, rather than lifted retail sales in the United Kingdom last month, according to a report by the region’s largest retail organization. August same-store sales were down by 0.4 percent from August 2011, when they were d
Gander Mountain Expanding Athletic Footwear Coverage
Gander Mountain is expanding its footwear offerings by adding more than 20 performance brands, including Adidas, Asics, Brooks, New Balance, Oakley, Saucony and Under Armour, according to a report in The New York Times. The expansion will double, to 120 f
Report: PPR Close to Selling Redcats
PPR is close to selling the profitable US division of Redcats, the owner of The Sportman's Guide and The Golf Warehouse…
Ugg Launches Men’s Campaign Starring Tom Brady
Ugg Australia, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced the launch of a new integrated Ugg for Men campaign for the Fall 2012 season featuring quarterback Tom Brady. Premiering on September 4, 2012, the new integrated campaign will include TV,
RECALL: 3,800 Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags
Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Shelburne, Vt. and its Canadian distributor reissued a more detailed recall of the Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags, citing a leak in the airbag's cartridge that can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death a
RECALL: 67 Shimano PRO VIBE Carbon Bike Handlebars
Shimano American Corporation of Irvine, CA is recalling about 67 PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars because they can break during riding and pose a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported…
Kohl’s Comps Up 3.4 Percent in August
Kohl’s Corporation reported that for the four-week month ended August 25, total sales increased 5.3 percent and comparable store sales increased 3.4 percent over the year-ago . Year to date, total sales increased 1.1 percent and comparable store sal
Nordstrom’s Same-Store Sales Jump 21 Percent in August
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 21.0 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended August 25, compared with the comparable period ended August 27, 2011…
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Names Marketing Chief for Americas
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas appointed Ashley Williams to the position of Americas marketing vice president/director and Salomon brand franchise leader…
Lids Foundation Launches Nationwide Campaign
LIDS Sports Group’s newly established charitable arm, the LIDS Foundation, announced the launch of its signature nationwide grant campaign – the “Tip the Hat Award.” The LIDS Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization with a mission t
Champs Sports Launches e-Zine for Teens
Champs Sports is launching a new app-based e-zine called SWAG (Stylish Ways to Acquire Game), giving teen athletes and fans an inside look at the lives and interests of their favorite athletes and the people who influence sports culture…
Retailers Poised to Shift Holiday Cargo from East Coast and Gulf Ports
The National Retail Federation again urged labor and management to return to the table in negotiations for a new East Coast and Gulf Coast longshoremen’s contract, saying retailers heading into the crucial holiday season will be forced to divert car
Nike to Replace Umbro as England’s Kit Provider
Nike reportedly will replace sister brand Umbro as the official kit provider for the England football team…
RECALL: 400 Pair of Brakes by Eecycleworks LLC
Eecycleworks LLC of La Cañada, CA is recalling about 400 high-end bicycle brakes because the bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard for riders, the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission reported…
Student Conservation Association Lands $500,000 Grant
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) has received a $500,000 grant from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation to expand its engagement of underrepresented Bay Area youth in environmental education, conservation service, and community stewardship…
