SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Usaijn Bolt Boosts Puma
The record-breaking wins by Usain Bolt at last week's track and field world championships in Berlin has been a boon for Puma. Speaking to Bloomberg News, Chief Executive Officer Jochen Zeitz said, “The products we have created for the world champions
Finish Line Forms E-Commerce Division, Appoints President
The Finish Line, Inc. has established a division to focus exclusively on its growing e-commerce channel. The new e-commerce division will be headed by 21-year company veteran Donald E. Courtney, who has been named president, e-commerce, effective immediat
TotallySoccer.com Introduces Custom Soccer Uniforms
TotallySoccer.com, through its North American manufacturing capabilities, recently unveiled the option for teams to create custom color soccer uniforms….
Report: Price Even More Important to Consumers, but Don’t Forget Quality
Following on a study conducted last summer by The SportsOneSource Group that indicated that price had become the number one motivating factor in determining where to shop for sporting goods or athletic footwear and apparel, it comes as no surprise that th
Fleet Feet’s Comps Jump 8.4% in First Half; Saucony and New Balance Cited as Key
Fleet Feet, Inc. may not be posting growth at the meteoric rate of recent years, but the franchisor of specialty performance sports stores is still posting gains that are the envy of the retail market. The company reported that its franchisees saw sales
Zumiez Beats Street; Earnings Sink on Comp Declines, Settlement
Zumiez, Inc. slipped to a second quarter loss on plummeting comps, but the action sports retailer still managed to exceed analysts’ expectations despite a $1.3 million lawsuit settlement late in the quarter. The Everett WA-based retailer reported a
The Buckle Keeps Strong on Q2 Boost from Comps, Online
Surging comps and a boost from online sales propelled growth at The Buckle for the second quarter as the mall-based retailer continues to remain immune to market conditions that are wreaking havoc on the rest of the retail environment…
Aetrex Strengthens Canadian Team with Two New Hires
Aetrex Worldwide announced that John Popham and Michel Racine have joined Aetrex Canada as Market Managers. Popham will cover the Central Canadian market and Racine will cover Eastern Canada. Aetrex Canada was launched in June…
Crocs Settles Lawsuit with Australian Shoe Concern
Crocs and Australia Unlimited, maker of the NothinZ lightweight ergonomic clog, agreed to settle all outstanding litigation between the parties by filing for dismissal of all claims and counterclaims…
GE Capital Provides $50 Million Facility to Sportsman’s Warehouse
GE Capital, Corporate Finance has provided a $50 million plan of reorganization credit facility to Sportsman’s Warehouse, an outdoor sporting goods retailer…
Climbing Companies Push Boundaries
The climbing segment at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009 saw new product releases along expected themes: lighter weight, increased durability, improved ergonomics, and reduced environmental footprint…
U.S. Bicycle Route System Gains Grants
Adventure Cycling Association received three new grants in support of the organization's work to establish an official United States Bicycle Route System (USBRS). The grants will enable Adventure Cycling to continue its organizing and cartographic wo
New Era Partners on Baseball Training Facility
New Era Cap, has partnered with Thurman Thomas Sports and Inferno Baseball on a 52,000-square-foot baseball and softball athletic training facility. The $1 million complex is slated to open at the Eastern Hills Mall in Transit Road, NY near Buffalo in Oct
Gander Mountain’s Guide Series to Feature FLX Digital Camouflage
Gander Mountain's popular Guide Series hunting wear will feature a revolutionary new camouflage pattern from Digital Concealment Systems, Inc. this fall…
Eddie Bauer Sponsors 2009 Adventure Travel World Summit
Eddie Bauer has signed on as sponsor the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and its 2009 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS)…
