SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Shoe Carnival Launches E-Commerce Website
Shoe Carnival, Inc. has launched its e-commerce website at ShoeCarnival.com. The new site is boasting over 1,500 styles of footwear and accessories from Nike, Adidas, Puma, Skechers, Sperry and others…
Mountain Equipment Co-op Publishes Accountability Report
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has published its Accountability Report, providing a comprehensive view of the popular outdoor retailer's practices and performance across its business, from how products are designed and manufactured, to store operatio
Dick’s SG Announce ‘MVP of the Week’ Program
Dick's Sporting Goods announced its “MVP of the Week” program, a consumer promotion that recognizes amateur athletes for moments of greatness on the playing field and in the arena…
Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Group’s Efforts Lead to Convictions
In a sign of its continued success working internationally to enforce counterfeiting laws, the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reports the conviction of two Chinese counterfeiters and the successful raid of a separate Chinese cou
Kokatat Partners with E.J. Jackson and Dane Jackson
Kokatat announced a new strategic alliance with whitewater kayaking superstar Eric “E.J.” Jackson and his son and reigning Junior Freestyle Kayak World Champion Dane Jackson. The Jacksons will collaborate with Kokatat on the development of a signature whi
Life is Good Festival Raises $1 Million for Kids in Need
Last weekend in Canton, MA, more than 20,000 optimists gathered for a two-day music and fundraising festival hosted by Life is Good. Drawing families and adults of all ages, the festival achieved its ambitious fundraising goal of $1 million for the Life i
Nike, Adidas Rank Among Best Global Brands in 2011
Nike ranked 25 on Interbrand's 2011 Best Global Brands report while Adidas landed at 62…
Wolverine Worldwide’s Q3 Profits Climb 18.4 Percent
Wolverine Worldwide reported that it delivered double-digit growth in both revenue and earnings per share in the third quarter along with record operating margin. Revenue rose 12.9 percent to $361.6 million from the prior year, representing the fifth cons
Greg Norman Parent Acquires Dunning Golf
Tharanco Lifestyles LLC, the parent of Greg Norman sportswear, announced an agreement has been reached by the company to acquire Dunning Golf. Ralph Dunning will maintain a partnership in the new entity and will continue to design the collection for the c
Foot Locker to Donate Shoes
Foot Locker on Oct. 6 will give away 5,000 pairs of new shoes to the Fred Jordan Mission for L.A.'s Neediest Children…
Adidas Basketball Launches New Derrick Rose Campaign
Adidas unveiled its marketing campaign to promote Derrick Rose's new signature basketball shoe, the adiZero Rose 2. “The Bull” is a 60-second spot that celebrates one of basketball's most exciting players and showcases his athleticism, fearlessn
New Balance Featured in Mike Lupica’s Book
Number-one New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica's latest book “The Underdogs” features New Balance helping a young football player, achieve his dream by sponsoring his team's season with footwear, uniforms and equipment…
Saucony Awards Run For Goods Grant Winners
The Saucony Run for Good Foundation, established to help combat childhood obesity by providing financial support to community-based youth running or athletic programs, has announced its twelfth round of grant winners in conjunction with the first “Nationa
Easton Technical Products Hires New President
Easton Technical Products hired Shane Michelli as president and said he would assume the role in mid October, according to Greg Easton, president of Jas. D. Easton…
Michael Conn Joins Kynetic as CFO
Kynetic, the parent of Fanatics and Rue La La, announced that Michael R. Conn has joined the company as its chief financial officer. Conn's appointment as CFO marks a reunion his with business partner Michael G. Rubin, founder and CEO of Kynetic. Con
