SGB Update Sportsmans

Polartec Introduces NeoShell

Polartec, LLC introduced Polartec NeoShell, its first waterproof/breathable fabric. NeoShell will appear in Fall 2011 collections from some of the leading outdoor apparel brands, including 66 North, Eider, Mammut, Marmot, Montura, Rab, The North Face, Vau

Discounts Boosting Ski Resort Bookings

Bookings and room rates at western mountain resorts continued to improve in October, but overall occupancy and rates continues to lag significantly behind their level of two years ago, according to data released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MT

Saks Posts Sharply Higher Profit

Saks Inc.'s profits vaulted to $36.3 million, or 20 cents a share, compared with $6.3 million, or 4 cents a share, in the same quarter last year. Excluding one-time items, including a $26.7 million gain related to the reversal of certain estimated in

Stride Rite to Expand in Greater China and Southeast Asia

The Collective Brands Stride Rite Children's Group (SRCG) and privately held Li & Fung Retailing announced a licensing and development agreement aimed at introducing Stride Rite to Greater China and Southeast Asia…

RECALL: Giant Anthem X 29ers

Giant Bicycle Inc. of Newbury Park, CA. has recalled about 370 Giant Anthem X 29ers because their frames can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…

Orange 21’s Q3 Revenues Slid 6%

Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy Optic, reported sales decreased 6% in the quarter ended Sept. 30, to $8.2 million from $8.8 million a year ago…

Rugged Bear Names William End to Board

William End, who played key roles in helping L.L. Bean, Eddie Bauer and Lands' End go national, has been named to the board of directors at The Rugged Bear Company…

Thermos to Make Bottles for Under Armour

Thermos is partnering with Under Armour to create a line of BPA-free, co-branded and insulated bottles that will be available beginning in May 2011 at sporting goods retailers nationwide…

Heelys’ Revenues Drop 23.3% in the Third Quarter

Heelys, Inc. reported sales dropped 23.3% in the third quarter, to $8.2 million from $10.7 million in the year-ago quarter. The company reported a net loss of $69,000, or less than 1 cent a share, versus a net loss of $1.1 million, or 4 cents, a year ago.

Fox Factory Sales Surge 66% in Q3 on OEM Rebound

Fox Factory Inc., maker of Fox Shox suspension forks and systems for mountain biking, snowmobiles and motorsports, had net sales of $61.4 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, up 66.2% from the same period a year ago.

The NBA Store to Close

The NBA Store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan will close in late February as a result of escalating rent. The NBA flagship opened in 1998. The league is seeking out another location in the city…

Primal Wear Relaunches B2C Site

Primal Wear has relaunched its website, primalwear.com, to emphasize the company's renewed focus on customm kits and technical cycling wear…