SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Modell’s Launches Winter Shops
Modell's Sporting Goods launched their first ever Winter Shop to be featured in each of the chain's 146 stores this holiday season…
The North Face Announces $250,000 in Grants
The North Face's Explore Fund awarded $250,000 to more than 100 projects that will expose 85,000 young people to the outdoors. The grants are part of the inaugural commitment of The North Face Explore Fund, administered by the Outdoor Foundation…
Cybex Sees Slight Rise in Q3 Sales; YTD Sales Down
Cybex International said net sales for its third quarter ended Sept. 25, 2010, were $29.2 million compared to $29.0 million for the corresponding 2009 period…
Mizuno USA Names New Branding Executive
Mizuno USA, Inc. has hired Jessica Klodnicki to serve as the company’s new vice president of brand marketing and management. Klodnicki will begin her duties on Oct. 25…
NFL Switches On-Field Deal to Nike from Reebok
The NFL announced plans to split its apparel licensing rights among seven companies starting in April 2012, but the big winner was Nike, which was granted the highly-coveted — and visible — on-field uniform rights. The big loser was Reebok and parent Ad
Sport Supply Group Acquires Gear 2000
Last month, Ed Tobergte stepped down from his position as president and CEO of Stromgren Athletics. At the time, Tobergte was said to be primarily focused on developing Gear 2000. In more recent news, Last week. Gear 2000 was acquired by the Sport Supply
Dealer “Revolt” Forces Nielsen to Backpedal on Interbike Date Change
A revolt by many IBDs and some exhibitors forced Nielsen Expositions to reverse Tuesday its decision to move the Interbike trade show up seven weeks and relocate it from Las Vegas to Anaheim, CA…
Arena Acquired by PE Firm
Arena Group, and Italian-based swimwear manufacturer that targets the competitive swim market, has been acquired by The Riverside Company, a New York-based private equity firm that specializes in small and mid-sized enterprises…
Perry Ellis Extends Contract Agreement with Nike Swim
It appears that Perry Ellis International will continue its contract with Nike, Inc, a deal that keeps the company producing Nike branded men’s, women’s and children’s swimwear, performance and casual swimwear products, select apparel an
FTC Proposes Revisions to Green Guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed revisions to the guidance that it gives marketers to help them avoid making misleading environmental claims, saying that the proposed changes should make it easier for companies to abide by the agencies Green Guid
Dealer “Revolt” Forces Interbike to Re-think Move
A revolt by many IBDs and some exhibitors forced Nielsen Expositions to reverse on Tuesday its decision to move the Interbike trade show up seven weeks and relocate it from Las Vegas to Anaheim, CA…
Rossignol Promotes Petrick to NA President
Tim Petrick, currently Group Rossignol's senior vice president of global sales and marketing, has been promoted to the position of president of North American operations, based in Park City, Utah…
Asics Plans NYC Marathon Marketing Blitz
Asics America will launch a multi-dimensional marketing campaign for the 2010 ING New York City Marathon with a new print and outdoor ad campaign along with interactive personalized billboards, exclusive Marathon products and special appearances by Asics
Carhartt Integrates TV Ad and Micro-Site
Carhartt will debut its first television commercial (in decades) along with an interactive website as part of a national, multi-million dollar media plan designed to reposition the 100-year-old brand…
REI Appoints VP, Real Estate and Store Development
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) announced Mark Comstock has joined the co-op in the newly created role of vice president, real estate and store development. Comstock most recently served as vice president, real estate and facilities for T-Mobile USA, a
