SGB Update Sports & Fitness
L.L.Bean Launches Year-Round Free Shipping
L.L.Bean said it is now offering permanent, no-strings-attached free shipping to U.S. and Canadian addresses. Only a few websites such as Zappos.com currently offer free shipping outside holiday selling…
Wolverine: Merrell Barefoot Biggest Launch Since Hush Puppies
Wolverine World Wide's CEO Blake Krueger, in an interview with the Grands Rapid Press, called the Merrell Barefoot Collection the best thing to happen to the 127-year-old shoe company since its introduction of Hush Puppies in 1957…
Cascade Designs Partners with Operation USA to Provide Disaster Relief to Japanese
Cascade Designs, Inc. has donated mattresses, water reservoirs and dry storage bags to Operation USA, which is assisting up to 4,000 citizens in the aftermath of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan…
Currie Technologies Unveils Dealer Portal
Currie Technologies, the maker of hybrid and electric powered bicycles, has unveiled an on-line dealer portal. Dealers and interested shops can review product information, download commonly requested information…
The Buckle, Inc. Names Treasurer
The Buckle, Inc. announced that Thomas B. Heacock has been appointed to the position of treasurer and corporate controller, effective immediately…
Phoenix Footwear Appoints CFO
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. hired Greg Slack to serve as its chief financial officer, effective April 1, 2011…
Icebreaker Opens Store in Vancouver
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel company, announced that March 23 will mark the grand opening for its first Icebreaker TouchLab store in Western Canada…
Spalding Signs Jessica Mendoz for Dudley Brand
Spalding announced the signing of Jessica Mendoza, one of the top best softball players in the world, to a multi-year endorsement deal with its Dudley brand…
Dick’s SG Secures Incentives to Build Oklahoma Store
Dicks Sporting Goods is reportedly receiving as much as $900,000 for the construction of its potential store in Broken Arrow, OK. The location would be Dick SG's first store in Oklahoma…
PacSun Disappoints in Q4; Expects to Close as Many as 50 Doors in 2011
Soaring material costs, expenses and a struggling women’s business sank fourth quarter results well below expectations for Pacific Sunwear, Inc. as the surf-inspired retailer struggles to revive its image for a consumer that is gradually losing inte
Birkenstock Expands Advertising Reach for 2011
Birkenstock USA launched its 2011 advertising campaign that will be featured in more publications than at anytime in its history. The extended reach is part of an overall program to pursue additional outdoor and specialty running accounts. The company al
Rollerblade Honored for Supporting Physical Activity for Kids
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) will honor Rollerblade with the Ross Merrick National Recognition Award for its commitment to introducing children to fun, lifelong physical activity in physical education programs in schoo
Timberland Opens Boston Store
Timberland chose St. Patrick's Day for the grand opening of its new Boston retail location at 201 Newbury Street (at Exeter), bringing the brand's authentic outdoor footwear and apparel to one of the Northeast's premier retail neighborhoods
After Slow February, Bookings Pace Resumes at Western Mountain Resorts
After slowing in February, bookings to major western resorts accelerated in March and set the basis for a strong end to the 2010-11 winter season, according to the most recent report released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP)…
Study: Team Sports Providing Insufficient Amount of Exercise
A new study, released in the journal Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, finds that children and teens who play sports might not get enough daily exercise…
