SGB Update Sports & Fitness
European Outdoor Group Reaches Agreement with FESI
The European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has agreed to begin sharing information with the European Outdoor Group's Sustainability Working Group (SWG) to keep the industry abreast of European legislation affecting the supply chain…
Changes Considered in Helmet Testing
A study by The New York Times finds both football helmet safety standards and helmet safety oversight are not regulated and largely ineffective, and the standards by which helmets are judged have not changed despite a drastic increase in the knowledge sur
Rocky Brand’s Work, Military Segments Drive Strong Q3 Profit Growth
Rocky Brands, Inc. saw profit soar nearly 70% for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 on continued strength from the company’s Wholesale and Military segments…
Skechers Taps Karl Malone for Shape-ups Endorsement
Skechers USA, Inc. is launching a series of Shape-ups fitness footwear television spots starring NBA basketball legend Karl Malone along with guest star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The company said the spots will spearhead a worldwide Shape-ups “comeback” campai
Adventure Cycling Association Reports 15% Revenue Gain
Adventure Cycling Association reported record revenues for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30. Revenues reached $4.1 million, up 15% from the prior year on strong growth of donations and revenue from tours, prodcut and ad sales by it award-winning bicycle-tra
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…
