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TotallySoccer.com Introduces Custom Soccer Uniforms
TotallySoccer.com, through its North American manufacturing capabilities, recently unveiled the option for teams to create custom color soccer uniforms….
Tifosi Targets Running Market with New Sales Reps
Tifosi Optics hired six sales representatives to target run-specific retailers. Not only will Tifosi Optics be reaching out to run retailers in the coming years, but they also plan to target running consumers in run-specific media in 2010 and beyond…
Cybex Renames Exercise Institute
Cybex International, Inc. announced the re-branding of its research arm as the Cybex Institute for Exercise Science, with the continued mission of disseminating scientifically accurate information applicable to the disciplines of general fitness, sports p
Report: Price Even More Important to Consumers, but Don’t Forget Quality
Following on a study conducted last summer by The SportsOneSource Group that indicated that price had become the number one motivating factor in determining where to shop for sporting goods or athletic footwear and apparel, it comes as no surprise that th
Foot Locker Breaks Even in Q2 on Weaker U.S
Foot Locker, Inc. expected second quarter sales to be very challenging due to the economy and the stimulus checks and tax-free holidays in the year-ago quarter, but sales still came in lower than expected for the period as traffic remained challenging in
Vick Return Has Retailers Debating Jersey Sales
Dick's Sporting Goods last week decided not to sell Michael Vick's No. 7 Philadelphia Eagles jersey—at least until it gauges the public's reaction to his return to football. But the majority of retailers with stores in the region, including
Under Armour and Patterson Dental Partner Around Mouthwear Line
Patterson Dental, based in St. Paul, Minn., announced that it has become the exclusive distributor of Under Armour Performance Mouthwear. The mouthwear was developed by Bite Tech Inc. and promises to not only protect the jaw from hits but to reduce stress
Climbing Companies Push Boundaries
The climbing segment at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009 saw new product releases along expected themes: lighter weight, increased durability, improved ergonomics, and reduced environmental footprint…
Backwoods to Open New Store
Backwoods will celebrate the opening of their 9th retail store and first Missouri location at The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis. This new location will be a 10,000 square foot out-parcel store. Ten percent of the weekend sales go directly to Big Brothers Bi
Charles River Hires New Rep for the South
Charles River Apparel has hired Thomas Graham Lovelace as an account executive for the company. Lovelace will be the exclusive company representative for Charles River Apparel covering Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Lovelace brings over 13 ye
Keen to Sponsor ICF Freestyle World Championships
KEEN announced their inaugural sponsorship of the 2009 ICF Freestyle World Kayaking Championships, in Thun, Switzerland…
Head N.V. Shrinks Q2 Loss on 1.9% Revenue Gain
Head N.V. reported revenues increased 1.9% to €57.3 million ($82.1 mm) in the second quarter ended June 40 as strong sales of racquets offset declines in its winter and division segments. On a constant currency basis, net revenues decreased by 1.8%.
Neftali Feliz Signs with 3N2
The Texas Rangers’ Neftali Feliz signed a multi-year endorsement contract with 3N2, a Florida-based designer and developer of high performance baseball and softball footwear. Feliz will compete in customized 3N2 baseball cleats and performance appar
Dick’s SG Q2 Results Exceed Forecast; Full Year Estimates Raised
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter increased by 3.7% to $1.13 billion for the period ended August 1, 2009, due primarily to the opening of new stores and the addition of e-commerce sales, partially offset by a 4.1%
Sears Posts Loss on Charges, Weak Sales
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a loss of $94 million, or 79 cents a share, in its second quarter ended Aug 1. Excluding special items such as a 32 cents-a share charge for store closings and severance, and a 22 cents-per-share charge for domestic pension p
