SGB Update Sportsmans
Rack Room Shoes Supports Children With Charitable Initiatives
Rack Room Shoes has committed to supporting children in need through its Shoes That Fit fundraiser this Back to School season. The retailer is on target to raise more than $600,000, in addition to other donations…
Top Executives Announced as Speakers for SFIA Summit
The Sports and Fitness Industry Association announced that the latest confirmed speakers for the 2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit include Jordan Brand President Larry Miller, NCAA President Mark Emmert, and Facebook Head of Sports Brands and Sport Retail
L.C. Industries Creates Two New Positions
L.C. Industries, Inc. has added the new positions of director of marketing and designer and filled them with hired Jen Panattoni and Brittney Hopgood respectively…
Adidas To Close Adams Golf Headquarters in Texas
TaylorMade-adidas Golf announced its is closing Adams Golf's headquarters in Plano, TX as part of a restructuring announced two weeks ago…
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Offers Sportsman’s Pledge
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers released its Sportsman's Pledge in an attempt to garner signatures and comments from sportsmen and women who support keeping public lands in public hands…
Black Diamond Names Metcalf’s Successor, Says Growth Will Slow As It Cuts Hardgoods SKUs
Black Diamond Inc. capped off its strategic pivot Monday by naming an executive with global apparel and consumer electronics retailing experience as president and successor to company co-founder, chairman and CEO Peter Metcalf Monday. The company also rep
August Container Imports Expected to Set Record
Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to hit an all-time record in August as retailers concerned about the lack of a West Coast longshoremen’s contract rush to bring holiday season merchandise into the country, according to the mon
Bill Hicks and Co. Currently Stocking Ruger Viridian TALO Exclusives
Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., a distributor for the hunting and shooting sports industries, is offering exclusive Ruger Viridian TALO LCP and LC9 pistols…
Triton Boats Names New Regional Sales Reps
Triton Boats, manufacturer of fiberglass and aluminum fishing boats, has appointed marine industry sales and marketing firm Wishbone Marketing as sales representatives for the Northeastern United States…
Outdoor Retailer Brings It Again
It’s expensive. It’s tough to find a bed. And sales orders are almost a rarity. But the Outdoor Retailer show continues to work. “The first couple days have been electric from my perspective,” said Frank Hugelmeyer, president and C
Kmart Launches Jillian Michaels Collection
Kmart plans this fall to launch Impact by Jillian Michaels, a performance activewear collection for women…
Mizuno Reports Fiscal Q1 Sales Declined in Currency Neutral Terms
Mizuno Corp. reported revenue in its first quarter ended June 30 reached ¥46.1 billion ($451 mm), up 1.9 percent compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year as running offset a poor golf performance. Operating profits were down 20.1 percent.
Mizuno Shows Modest Q1 Revenue Gain
Mizuno Corp. reported revenue in its first quarter ended June 30 reached ¥46.1 billion ($451 mm), up 1.9 percent compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year as running offset a poor golf performance. Operating profits were down 20.1 percent.
Callaway Golf Launches Stock Buy Back Program
Callaway Golf Company’s board of directors authorized a plan to spend $50 million buying back its common stock, which has fallen about 10 percent since the company reported second quarter results…
Evolv Lands New Investor, Grants Sharma Equity
Evolv Sports & Designs has landed an equity investment from the same investment group that owns Royal Robbins. Evolv also granted an equity stake to profession rock climber Chris Sharma, who has helped design the company's climbing shoes…
