SGB Update Sports & Fitness
OIA Rendezvous a Reflection of Changing Season
Change is certainly ahead for the outdoor industry and the rest of America if the prognostications made by the speakers recruited to address the 300 in attendance actually materialize. From explorer and filmmaker Jon Bowermaster talking about the warming
Amer Sued by Avocet; Acquires Assets of Bulgarian Subcontractor
Avocet Sports Technology, based in Menlo Park, CA, has filed a lawsuit against Amer Sports and its subsidiary, Suunto USA, for infringing on three patents for altimeter devices. The suit seeks monetary damages in excess of $20 million. ..
Wolverine Worldwide Tempers Sales Forecast, Raises EPS Guidance
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. had a good third quarter as low-single-digit sales growth was outpaced by stronger net income gains and the company’s Outdoor Group once again the shining star. It was the company’s 25th consecutive quarter of record sales and e
ASA to Move Sportfishing Summit to Denver
Because of complications stemming from Hurricane Ike, the American Sportfishing Association has moved the 2008 Sportfishing Summit to Denver, CO. The Sportfishing Summit, originally scheduled to be held in Galveston, TX will now take place at Denver’s Br
SGMA: Niche Sports Showing Strongest Growth, Team Sports Play Peaks at 13
According to SGMA's annual participation study on team sports, U.S. Trends in Team Sports, niche team sports like lacrosse, paintball and cheerleading are exhibiting the strongest growth patterns while traditional team sports like basketball, basebal
Schutt Sports, Brain Pad Partner with New Mouth Guards
Schutt Sports will soon release the Brain Pad line of mouth guards, featuring patented technology with a dual-protection system that surrounds both the upper and lower teeth. This system keeps the lower jaw locked into a position, decreasing the likelihoo
SEC Files Complaints of Insider Trading for Dick’s, Galyan’s Deal
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed two complaints on Sept. 30 in the U.S. District Court for the western district of Pennsylvania against a total of 16 individuals for insider trading in advance of Dick's Sporting Goods Inc.'s Ju
Backcountry.com Names Black Diamond, Patagonia Vendors of the Year
Backcountry. com will announce its 2008 Vendors of the Year, Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. and Patagonia, at its annual Adventure Party on Oct. 4. Backcountry acknowledges one hard goods and one soft goods vendor each year. To select the Vendors of the Ye
Optimer, 180s Setttle Dri-release Infringement Case
Optimer Performance Fibers, Inc. has settled a patent and trademark infringement case it brought against 180s for allegedly selling garments and accesories falsely marked as being made from Dri-release with FreshGuard product…
Consumer Confidence Increases 1.3% in September
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had improved moderately in August, posted a slight gain in September. However, the Present Situation Index decreased to 58.8 from 65.0 and that is based on readings taken before the financial turmoil e
Aetrex iSteps it into Running Specialty
Aetrex Worldwide, Inc., founded in 1946, is well known in the medical community for its groundbreaking innovations in pedorthic footwear and foot orthotics. But in running specialty, the company is basically known as “the iStep guys.” Since its launch in
TaylorMade-adidas Appoints COO
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company promoted Pete Sanchez to the position of COO. In his new role, Sanchez will oversee the company's engineering, supply chain, sourcing, procurement and all manufacturing operations. Sanchez joined TaylorMade-adidas Golf
JJB Sports Cuts Pre-Tax Profit Forecast in Half
JJB Sports Plc warned on full-year profit after slumping to a first-half loss and axing its dividend. The U.K. sports retailer and health clubs group said it expects underlying pretax profit for the year ended Jan. 2009 to be about £15 million ($27.6 mill
Bauer Hockey Acquires Mission-ITECH
It appears the hockey market has entered into a consolidation cycle once again. Just six short months after Bauer Hockey was acquired from Nike by Kohlberg & Company and Montreal businessman W. Graeme Roustan, Bauer has dropped the Nike moniker and instea
FGL Announces Back to School Results
The Forzani Group Ltd., Canada's largest retailer of sporting goods, today reported slightly higher sales for the fiscal 2009 “Back to School” selling season. Retail system sales for the seven-week period ended Sept. 21, 2008 increased 0.8% over the
