SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Market Looks at Issues and Opportunities as Inventories Shrink
Tough times call for prudent inventory management at retail. But is the industry overdoing it? As retailers work to keep inventories lean this year and focus on bottom-line profitability instead of just top-line growth, some are starting to get concerned
Blacks Leisure to Close 89 Stores
Blacks Leisure, the U.K. outdoor chain, announced plans to close 89 stores across the group that have not “traded profitably for years”. The firm, which operates Millets, Blacks and O'Neill shops, also said it plans to lay off 50 employees at its Nor
Sunice Names VP Design and Merchandising
Sunice, the technical outerwear brand, announced the addition of seasoned ski apparel design professional Grace A. Galdi to their team. Galdi has been named the vice-president of design and merchandising, snow for the brand…
Marketing Director Exits Zoot Sports
Elisette Carlston, Zoot Sports director of marketing, is leaving the company for personal reasons. Founder and CEO Brian Enge will assume a greater role over marketing…
Interbike’s Overall Attendance Down Slightly, Store Attendees Up
According to preliminary figures, total attendance at the just-concluded Interbike trade show reached more than 22,500, slightly down due to fewer exhibitor personnel. But the number of unique stores represented increased to more than 4,000 and the number
Nike Reports Q1 Sales Fall 12%; Futures Orders Down 6%
Nike, Inc. reported revenues for the first quarter ended Aug. 31 decreased 12% to $4.8 billion from $5.4 billion a year ago. Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, net revenue was down 7% compared to the same period last year…
California Firearms Groups Protest Anti-Gun Bills
The California Association of Firearms Retailers (CAFR) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) issued a statement advising legislators to veto three anti-gun bills in the state. The groups said lost retail sales in California are estimated at
OIA Endorses Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Date Shift
The Outdoor Industry Association's Board of Directors announced their endorsement and recommendation of a shift of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (ORSM) dates from the third week of July to the first week of August in 2010 and beyond…
OIA: Tariff Uncertainty Could Demand Adjustments for Footwear Makers
According to the OIA, the possibility that Congress won’t extend temporary duty relief on dozens of types of outdoor footwear featuring water resistant textile and synthetic uppers has manufacturers re-evaluating product design and production schedu
Prois Hunting Announces New Partnerships
Próis Hunting Apparel, a manufacturer of women's hunting clothing, has recently joined forces with industry members including Heat Factory, Victory Archery, Dead Down Wind and BOG Gear…
Boddington Becomes Medjet Company Spokesman
MedjetAssist, a emergency medical evacuation and repatriation membership program, said Craig Boddington has signed on as a company spokesperson to the hunting and outdoor market…
Adidas Endorses European Rugby Cup
Adidas became the official matchball and referee kit supplier to the European Rugby Cup (ERC). Under the sponsorship deal with the ERC, adidas will provide the official match ball for both the Heineken Cup and newly titled Amlin Challenge Cup…
China Pacing Nike Brand’s Growth
Nike Inc. said in a SEC filing that NIKE brand's sales in its Greater China segment, including China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, rose 29% in its fiscal year ended May 31, to $1.74 billion from $1.35 billion a year ago. In constant currencies, sales climbe
Cabela’s Names VP of Merchandising, Great Outdoors
Cabela’s Inc. hired Scott Frnka as vice president of merchandising – General Outdoors. Frnka, most recently vice president of Academy Sports and Outdoors’ Field and Stream Division, brings more than 15 years of retail merchandising experience
Everlast Partners With 24 Hour Fitness
Everlast Worldwide has launched a national marketing tie-in with 24 Hour Fitness gyms called the Everlast Shadowbox Workout..
