SGB Update Sportsmans
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…
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
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%.
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
Former Marmot Designer Launches Jigsaw Pass
Jeff Blakely, former Marmot Director of Equipment, has launched Jigsaw Pass, a design cycle consulting firm. Jigsaw Pass will work to create outdoor lifestyle, clothing, and equipment for manufacturers and ultimately aimed at the outdoor athlete…
POMA Taps Miller to Lead Organization
Recently, at the Annual Business Conference in St. Louis, MO, the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) Board of Directors voted Bill Miller from a standing board member to a two-year term to lead the organization…
PacSun Sees Q2 Sales Fall on 24% Comps Plummets
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. said net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 ended August 1, 2009, were $243 million versus net sales from continuing operations of $313 million for the second quarter weeks) of fiscal 2008 ended August 2, 2008.
Christy Sports to Host Powder Daze Sales Event
Christy Sports, a ski and snowboard retailer in Colorado, today announced it will host its Powder Daze sale event that will kick off the upcoming ski and snowboard season beginning Labor Day weekend…
Fleet Feet’s Comps Jump 8.4% in First Half
Fleet Feet, Inc. reported that it continues to experience double-digit growth despite the poor economy. Sales in the first half grew 12% to $47.3 million. June has been the strongest month year-to-date with an increase of 14.1% over 2008. Comparative stor
Phoenix Footwear Widens Q2 Loss
Phoenix Footwear Group reported a net loss of $5.11 million, or 63 cents per share, for the second quarter ended July 4, 2009, compared to $2.16 million, 26 cents per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008…
