SGB Update Sports & Fitness
UES (Upper Echelon Shoes) Partners with Steve Madden
New York-based shoe brand UES (Upper Echelon Shoes) and Steve Madden announced an official partnership and are preparing to unveil their first joint effort with UES' Fall 2010 collection. Each party will have an even stake in the venture, with UES d
Two Heisman Winners to Attend National Health Through Fitness Day
Nearly 20 well known figures from the sports world have confirmed their attendance for SGMA’s 11th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day being held March 10 in Washington DC. The honorary chairman this year will be Herschel Walker. Others inclu
Life Is Good Introduces Haiti Fundraising T-shirts
The Life is Good Company will donate 100% of its profits from sales of specially-designed t-shirts available online and in participating stores nationwide to relief efforts targeting children impacted by Haiti's devastating earthquake. The shirts fea
Golfsmith to Open Stores in Milwaukee, WI and Brea, CA
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. has two added new store locations for 2010 which the company says completes its new store leasing objectives for 2010. Adding to the previously announced new stores in Naples, FL and Overland Park, KS, Golfsmith has
Puma Launches Sports-Infused Mobile Phone
Puma launched its first mobile phone, named the Puma Phone, featuring a number of sports-related features, including applications for runners and cyclists that let them keep track of speed, distance and pace. The phone can also keep track of the number of
Lipsey’s Names New CEO
Lipsey's, the family-owned wholesale firearms distributor, said Laurie Lipsey Aronson was named CEO of Lipsey's in addition to her current title of president…
Sof Sole Becomes Sponsor of Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
The Competitor Group (CGI) and Implus Footcare today announced that Sof Sole will become the Official Insole Sponsor of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. The two-year partnership will begin…
OR Winter Market: The Backcountry…
The backcountry market continued to break trail at Outdoor Retailer’s Winter Market tradeshow, both in product innovation and industry buzz. “Backcountry wintersports has become the hardgoods core around which the show revolves,” says Ou
Attendance Climbs 7% at ispo, Sets Record
Financial tremors in Europe failed to squelch enthusiasm for the 70th annual ispo show in Munich, where attendance grew 7%, according to show owner Messe München International (MMI)…
REI Doubles 2009 Net on 1.5% Increase in Sales
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) reported pre-audited earnings in 2009 more than doubled to $29.8 million from $14.5 million a year ago. Revenues improved 1.4% to $1.45 billion from $1.43 billion…
REI Doubles 2009 Net Profit on 1.5% Increase in Sales
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) reported pre-audited earnings in 2009 more than doubled to $29.8 million from $14.5 million a year ago. Revenues improved 1.4% to $1.45 billion from $1.43 billion…
January Retail Sales Up 3.2%
January retail sales increased 0.5% over December results, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Commerce – slightly better than the 0.3% increase originally forecast by economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires. The report also showed Decembe
Kmart Gets New Apparel Chief
Sears Holdings named Tara Poseley as SVP and president – Kmart Apparel. Poseley was formerly President for BEBE SPORT, and in six months created..
Counterfeit Apparel Seized During NBA All-Star Weekend
Nearly $200,000 worth of counterfeit sports merchandise was seized this weekend during the events surrounding the National Basketball Association's All-Star 2010 game in Dallas, federal officials said at a news conference…
Buff to Sponsor Janss Pro-Am Classic
Buff, Inc., the technical headwear firm, said it will become a Silver Sponsor of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation's (SVSEF) Janss Pro-Am Classic in Sun Valley, ID March 4-6, 2010. Buff, Inc. will be providing the group with 200 Original Buff..
