SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Gordini USA Expands Global Ski Team
Gordini USA said top ranked pro skiers Lynsey Dyer and Eric Hjorleifson have joined its global ski team for 2010/2011….
Adidas Ends Manufacturing Relationship with Philippine Firm
Adidas Group said had decided to end its business relationship with SS Venture Inc, a Philippine-based manufacturer of vulcanized footwear, according to The Philippine Star…
Pheasants Forever Adds Conservation Program Experts in North Dakota
Pheasants Forever is expanding its Farm Bill Biologist program in North Dakota with the addition of two new positions created in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and local Soil Conse
Timberland Names VP, North America Wholesale Sales
The Timberland Co. promoted Mike Noonan to VP of North America wholesale sales. In this role, he will lead the sales operations for Timberland's wholesale customers throughout North America. Departments reporting to Noonan will include field sales –
Son Replaces Father as CEO at CytoSport
Michael Pickett is replacing his father Greg Pickett as president and CEO at the sports nutrition company Cytosport. Greg Pickett, who led the company with Michael Pickett since its inception, will remain the chairman of the board of directors. Michael Pi
Hibbett’s Q3 Earnings Rise 15%; Comps Dip 0.2%
Hibbett Sports, Inc.'s sales increased 4.1% for the 13-week period ended Oct. 31, to $145.9 million compared with $140.1 million a year ago. Comps decreased 0.2%. Net income advanced 14.7% to $8.8 million, or 30 cents a share, from $7.7 million, or 2
Golf Equipment Counterfeiters Sentenced to Prison in China
According to a press release from Nike, eight people in China have been sentenced to jail and fined after being convicted of counterfeiting registered trademarks, as well as manufacturing, distributing and selling counterfeit golf equipment…
Nike Tops Annual Climate Action Scores
Nike has topped Climate Counts' third annual corporate climate performance scorecard with 83 points (out of a possible 100) for the second year in a row. Stoneyfield Farm followed closely with 81 points. Unilever received 80 points. The climate perfo
Pou Sheng Expects FY09 Loss
Pou Sheng International (Holdings) Ltd., the retail arm of footwear maker Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd., said it expects to swing to a net loss in the fiscal year ended Sept. 30. The company attributed the net loss to narrower profit margins on Conv
James Curcuruto Joins NSSF as Dir. of Industry Research and Analysis
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has appointed James Curcuruto as director, industry research and analysis. The association saifd Curcuruto brings more than 15 years experience in the research, analysis, sales, marketing and advertising fiel
Longworth Industries Hires Bassett as Director of Marketing
Longworth Industries, manufacturer of Polarmax, XGO and Opedix branded apparel, hired Dean Bassett as Director of Marketing, effective immediately. In his new role, Bassett will assume the responsibilities of leading the company's overall marketing s
Shape Magazine Licenses Name for Fitness Equipment
Shape magazine has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Fitness EM to create a line of branded fitness products designed specifically for women. The Shape-branded line will include fitness tools and editorial-inspired workout kits.
Famous Footwear’s Joe Wood to Retire, Brown Shoe Hikes Q3 Guidance
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced that division President-Retail Joe Wood plans to retire in 2010. Rick Ausick will assume the role of Division President-Famous Footwear. Brown Shoe also said it expects third quarter earnings to increase over year-ago le
Timberland Targets UN Leaders With Online Campaign
The Timberland Company launched an online campaign, dubbed Don’t Tell Us It Can’t Be Done, to encourage people to challenge government leaders attending the United Nation’s Conference on Climate Change (COP15) in Copenhagen this December
Deckers Wins Ugg Counterfeit Lawsuit
Deckers Outdoor Corp. has won a copyright infringement lawsuit against a Melbourne, Australia firm over the sale of counterfeit Ugg boots. According to Smart Company in Australia, a court has ordered the company, Hepbourne, to pay Australian $7.5m (U.S. $
