SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Astral Adds Windham to RandD Team
Astral, the North Carolina-based maker of PFDs, named Daniel Windham as the newest addition to its R&D team…
Nathan Hires Director to Assists Dealers with Merchandising
Nathan has hired Michael Lewis to the key position of director of product planning, purchasing, and merchandising. Lewis will support retailers by developing a merchandising strategy that drives sales for the brand’s growing line of best-selling acc
Trails Association’s Petition Lambastes Snow Mobilers, State of New York
The North Country Trail Association has filed a petition against New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) and Tri-Valley Trail Riders, Inc., claiming the two worked together to misappropriate a nin-mile section of the
Dick’s Sporting Goods Buys Stake in JJB Sports plc
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. has agreed to make a £20 million ($32 mm) Sterling strategic investment in JJB Sports plc, a leading U.K. sports retailer. The investment includes an option to purchase junior secured convertible notes that could result in
Kohl’s March Comps Up 3.6 Percent Due in Part to Warm Weather
Kohl’s Corporation reported that for the five-week month ended March 31, total sales increased 5.3 percent and comparable store sales increased 3.6 percent over the five-week month ended April 2, 2011. Year to date, total sales have increased 3.6 pe
Macy’s Comps Up 7.3 Percent in March
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.358 billion for the five weeks ended March 31, an increase of 6.9 percent compared with total sales of $2.206 billion in the five weeks ended April 2, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales wer
Polartec Promotes Two Marketing Employees
Polartec announced two promotions in the marketing department. Allon Cohne, formerly the North American marketing manager, is now the global director of marketing and Katie Macomber, formerly the marketing coordinator, is now the special events manager…
Darn Tough Vermont Joins The Conservation Alliance
Darn Tough Vermont has become the latest member of The Conservation Alliance, which works directly with outdoor industry companies to fund conservation organizations working to protect North America’s last wild spaces…
Fleet Feet Undergoes Management-Led Buyout
The management team of Fleet Feet, Inc., the franchisor of running specialty stores, has partnered with Raleigh, NC – based Investors Management Corporation (IMC) to acquire Fleet Feet Sports from Tom Raynor, CEO and majority shareholder. Fleet Feet, Inc.
JJB Sports Confirms Talks with Potential Strategic Investors
JJB Sports plc confirmed that it has in recent weeks held discussions with its lending bank and a number of potential strategic partners and investors about raising additional financing for the company in what could be its third recapitalization since 200
Northern Lites Snowshoes Hires VP and GM
Northern Lites, the American manufacturer of snowshoes, hired Craig Brooks as vice president and general manager. Northern Lites was acquired by Brent and Brian Hallgren and their families in June of 2011…
Vapur Hires Verde PR and Consulting
Vapur, which designs and manufacturers collapsible hydration bottles, has hired Verde PR & Consulting as their public relations agency of record…
STM Bags Hires U.S. Sales Manager
STM Bags, an Australian maker of rugged cases for tablet computers and other electronics, has hired John Schlegel as its U.S. sales manager, where he will spearhead the day-to-day management of STM’s multi-channel distribution network, including out
Gart Capital Partners Invest in Finish Line’s Running Specialty Group
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Gart Capital Partners (GCP) is making a $10 million strategic investment in Finish Line's Running Specialty Group with the goal of creating the nation's single largest operator within the growing specialty ru
Report: Land’s End on Selling Block
Sears Holdings Corp. has quietly put up its Lands' End brand on the block, and Chairman Edward Lampert is in talks with a few potential private-equity firms on the sale, according to a New York Post report. The company is said to have hired Goldman S
