SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Sports Authority to Launch New ‘S.A. Elite’ Store Concept
The Sports Authority is launching a new smaller concept, S.A. Elite, focusing on higher-end footwear and apparel…
TAF Parent to Liquidate in Asset Sale
NexCen Brands Inc. said it agreed to sell its franchise businesses, which includes The Athlete's Foot and Shoebox New York, to an affiliate of private-equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners for $112.5 million…
Court Rules Against CamelBak in Tariff Dispute over Hydration Packs
CamelBak Products LLC lost a case before the U.S. Court of International Trade that sought to reclassify hydration packs imported from the Philippines in 2003 as “insulated food or beverage bags” to lower duties from 17.8% to 7%…
Rocky Prices Closes Secondary Offering
Rocky Brands Inc. said it expects to raise $14.1 million from a secondary offering…
WTO Agrees to Probe EU Duties on Chinese Footwear
World Trade Organization judges agreed to investigate whether European Union anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese shoes unfairly harm China's exporters…
Bike.com Launches New Website, San Diego Store
Bike.com announced the official launch of their new website, featuring everything for cyclists from complete bikes and bicycle parts to cycling apparel and protective gear. The new website launch coincides with the opening of Bike.com’s new San Dieg
April Retail Sales Show Continued Momentum
April retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) increased 0.5% seasonally adjusted over March and 4.6% unadjusted year-over-year. With a constantly-shifting Easter holiday, retailers typically look at March and April
USA Submits Bid for 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup
A delegation from the USA Bid Committee submitted the official United States Bid Book to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup in a formal ceremony at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland May 14…
Bushnell, Brunton Settle Lawsuit
Bushnell Inc. and its technology partner Laser Technology, Inc. (LTI) have reached a settlement in connection with their patent infringement lawsuit against the Brunton Company…
Implus’ Grassroots Campaigns Boosts Brand Recognition
Implus, the owner of Sof Sole and Yaktrax, said it continues to increase their consumer brand loyalty through their social media outreach programs…
K2 Sports Rob Howland Retires
Seattle-based K2 Sports USA announced the retirement of Rob Howland as the K2 Snowboarding sales representative for the Rockies region. K2 has signed Howland's partner John Pinnick to assume Howland's responsibilities in the Colorado, Utah, and
Longworth Industries Names Rep Group of the Year
Longworth Industries, parent company of Polarmax, XGO and PMX technical base layers, named Doug Nelson & Associates Rep Group of the Year for 2009-2010…
Head USA Appoints Racing and Promotions Manager
Head USA is pleased to announce that Ben Drummond has been named Racing and Promotions Manager for the company. He will manage the newly founded Head USA race department, as well as Head's freeride team and promotional efforts…
NRF Lobbies for Fed Oversight of Debt Card Fees
The National Retail Federation today urged the Senate to approve amendments to financial services reform legislation that would direct the Federal Reserve to determine “reasonable and proportionate” transaction fees for debit cards and make it
Life is Good to Sponsor Two-Day Music Festival
Life is Good will host a two-day music festival with the goal of raising $1 million to heal and strengthen children facing life-threatening challenges, including violence, illness, and extreme poverty…
