SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Rab Hires California Reps
Technical outdoor apparel manufacturer Rab added Sierra del Oro Trading Company to its sales roster covering the southwest, effectively splitting the territory into two parts, including northern California and northern Nevada, and southern California, sou
Birki’s Hires 50 Years of Sales Management Talent
Birki's, a lifestyle comfort brand added Doug Chandler and Terry Bastis as new members of its US sales team. Combined, Chandler and Bastis bring 50 plus years of shoe industry expertise…
Jarden Sees Q2 Revenue Gain
Jarden Corp. expects sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 to be approximately $1.52 billion compared to $1.27 billion in the same period a year ago, driven by strong organic growth at all four of its operating segments and contribution from th
Billabong to Acquire Skate/Surf Brand RVCA
In a move that brings it a step closer to becoming the de facto king of the action sports market, Billabong International Ltd. reached a conditional agreement to acquire California skate/surf brand RVCA…
Northern Lights Trading Company Re-Acquired by Founder
Northern Lights Trading Company has new owners. Mike Garcia, founder of Northern Lights, and an unnamed partner recently purchased the company back from Jay Allen, just two years after Allen bought the company from Garcia…
Alabama Outdoors Sees Management Changes Following Acquisition
Birmingham-based Alabama Outdoors Inc. has been sold to SMAO LLC, a local investment group led by Scott McCrory, who will now serve as president of the outdoor specialty retail chain. Alabama Outdoors currently operates six retail locations throughout Ala
SGMA: Ball Sports May See MTB Relief
Following a tariff relief that expired on January 1, 2010, the SGMA seems optimistic about the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and the positive impact its provisions might have on ball sports…
Census Bureau: June Retail Sales Up
June retail trade sales were down 0.6% (±0.5%) from the prior month, but up 5.0%(±0.7%) from June 2009, according to advance reports issued by the U.S. Census Bureau…
AboutGolf Names CEO
AboutGolf, the developer of indoor golf simulator technology, hired high-technology industry veteran Robert R. Ryan as its new Chairman/CEO…
Nike Signs Saudi Arabia Distribution Agreement
Nike reached an agreement with Sun and Sand Sports to distribute Nike apparel, footwear and accessories in Saudi Arabia…
NRF Calls Passage of Landmark Swipe Fee Fix Major Victory
Provisions in the financial services reform bill passed by the Senate Thursday requiring reasonable debit card swipe fees and making it easier for merchants to give discounts to customers who don't use credit cards represent a major victory for retai
Sportfishing Community Applauds Fisheries Management Legislation
A coalition of marine recreational fishing, boating, and conservation organizations and businesses praised new legislation designed to safeguard the strong conservation standards of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) while
West Marine Reports 8.4% Increase in Second Quarter Revenues
West Marine, Inc. reported net revenues for its 13-week 2010 fiscal second quarter ended July 3, 2010 of $233.4 million, an increase of $18.0 million, or 8.4%, from net revenues of $215.4 million a year ago..
West Marine Reports Q2 Comps Rise 9.4%
West Marine, Inc. said comp store sales grew 9.4% in the second quarter ended July 3 and helped push net revenues up 8.4% to $233.4 million. The company said early spring weather in New England and greater wholesale sales helped drive business, while sale
RECALL: Seattle Bike Supply Redline Conquest Cyclocross
Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, WA has voluntarily recalled its 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets due to faulty forks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported…
