SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Amazon.com’s Q3 Revenues Surge 39%
Amazon.com, Inc., the parent of Zappos, reported sales increased 39% to $7.56 billion in the third quarter, compared with $5.45 billion in third quarter 2009. Excluding the $83 million unfavorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rat
Collective Brands Sees Long-Term EPS Growth of 12-16%
At its annual investor meeting, Collective Brands' management provided long-term growth targets for the company, including net sales growth of 3-5%, operating profit growth of 9-12%, and earnings per share growth of 12-16%. Management outlined growth
ENK Hires John Ruffo as EVP
ENK International said John Ruffo will become executive vice president of the ENK Footwear Group, which produces the WSA and Sole Commerce shows…
Mountain Chalet Teams Up with Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Mountain Chalet, the CO-based outdoor retailer, has joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…
New Wave Group Appoints VP of China
The New Wave Group, which designs, acquires and develops brands including Umbro and Cutter & Buck, has appointed Magnus Claesson as VP of China…
Mobis Ready to Open Bikestation in Hillsboro, OR
Mobis Transportation/Bikestation will hold the grand opening of the Bikestation Hillsboro bike transit center in Hillsboro, OR…
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
