SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Freedom Group Appoints SVP, Suppy Chain
Freedom Group, Inc. (FGI) named Tony Moore senior vice president of supply chain, where he will oversee purchasing, service operations and worldwide transportation…
Trips for Kids Fundraiser Set for May 6
Trips for Kids will celebrate 25 years of serving at-risk youth with an evening gala and auction from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday May 6, 2012, at the Mill Valley Community Center in Marin County, CA. The not-for-profit, which has taken 90,000 at-risk
Werner Paddles Names New Rep in Southeast
Werner Paddles announced that Justin Sams will join their team as the Southeast sales representative…
Naklin Base Layer Start-up to Launch at Retail in August
Naklin premium base layer collection geared for big mountain freestyle and backcountry riders will debut in finer snowboard shops around the world this August. Legendary snowboarder, Kevin Jones and industry veteran, Abe Gilreath co-founded the brand with
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…
