New product reduces healing time after a workout
The Baltimore Sun
By Andrea K. Walker
May 21, 2009
"It's one of those things where if it works, or more importantly if people believe it works, it can be massive," said Matt Powell, an analyst with SportsOneSource, which tracks sportswear sales. "It can be a whole new frontier for us as an industry." Powell said his company hasn't tracked the "recovery" category of sportswear apparel because the market is "virtually non-existent" right now.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Top-Selling Baseball Jerseys: How Many Does Manny Sell?
By Chris Kyle - The Huffington Post (LINK)
May 12, 2009
Just how popular is Manny Ramirez? Is he more popular than, say, Alex Rodriguez?
Putting their recent drug revelations aside for the moment, a look at their jersey sales could help answer those questions.
But since Major League Baseball would not release its rankings to me, citing league policy, I contacted SportsONESource, which tracks sales of replica jerseys in the U.S.
Here are the top 15 best-sellers to date this year, in descending order, according to SportsONESource analyst Matt Powell:
15 Dustin Pedroia
14 David Wright
13 Ryan Braun
12 Ryan Howard
11 Magglio Ordóñez
10 Troy Tulowitzki
9 Josh Beckett
8 Matt Holliday
7 Alfonso Soriano
6 Alex Rodriguez
5 Derrek Lee
4 Manny Ramirez
3 Chase Utley
2 David Ortiz
1 Derek Jeter
So, if jersey sales are a popularity contest, then yes. Manny wins and A-Rod loses, again.
May 12, 2009
Just how popular is Manny Ramirez? Is he more popular than, say, Alex Rodriguez?
Putting their recent drug revelations aside for the moment, a look at their jersey sales could help answer those questions.
But since Major League Baseball would not release its rankings to me, citing league policy, I contacted SportsONESource, which tracks sales of replica jerseys in the U.S.
Here are the top 15 best-sellers to date this year, in descending order, according to SportsONESource analyst Matt Powell:
15 Dustin Pedroia
14 David Wright
13 Ryan Braun
12 Ryan Howard
11 Magglio Ordóñez
10 Troy Tulowitzki
9 Josh Beckett
8 Matt Holliday
7 Alfonso Soriano
6 Alex Rodriguez
5 Derrek Lee
4 Manny Ramirez
3 Chase Utley
2 David Ortiz
1 Derek Jeter
So, if jersey sales are a popularity contest, then yes. Manny wins and A-Rod loses, again.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Entrepreneur Nicole DeBoom Wins Sporting Goods Business Award
From to News on Women (LINK)
Entrepreneur and Ironman Champion Nicole DeBoom, CEO and Founder of SkirtSports, was named a winner of the second annual, Sporting Goods Business (SGB) 40-Under-40 Award. Nicole, an accomplished runner and a varsity swimmer in college, started SkirtSports in 2005, believing that gender neutral, drab athletic gear needed a change. SkirtsSports products covering all aspects of women's fitness wear are now carried in hundreds of retail stores. Read more about Nicole, her company and her award in the company press release.
Entrepreneur and Ironman Champion Nicole DeBoom, CEO and Founder of SkirtSports, was named a winner of the second annual, Sporting Goods Business (SGB) 40-Under-40 Award. Nicole, an accomplished runner and a varsity swimmer in college, started SkirtSports in 2005, believing that gender neutral, drab athletic gear needed a change. SkirtsSports products covering all aspects of women's fitness wear are now carried in hundreds of retail stores. Read more about Nicole, her company and her award in the company press release.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
B.J. Maloy named a top executive by Sporting Goods Business
Press Release
Evolve Golf - maker of the #1 performance tee on the PGA Tour - announces CEO and Founder BJ Maloy has been named one of the industry's "Top 40 Under 40" executives for 2009 by Sporting Goods Business.
The annual awards honor young, highly accomplished individuals who are leading the way in the sporting goods market. Selected from more than 500 nominees, the winners were determined based on years of service, level of responsibility attained, accomplishments and commitment to teamwork. Each honoree is recognized as having a direct and positive impact on the industry as a whole.
Sporting Goods Business acknowledged Maloy as a successful entrepreneur who has made a significant mark in the golf industry by turning simple concepts into sustainable ideas. In 2008 he earned GOLF Magazine's "Innovator of the Year" award for creating the Epoch tee, a technically-advanced, eco-friendly product that helps improve performance for players of all abilities.
"The number of world class facilities that have switched entirely away from wooden tees in the past year is truly amazing," says Maloy. "In addition to the performance benefits of our products, PGA Professionals, Superintendents and golfers have really embraced the fact that Evolve tees are mower-friendly and made entirely from recycled and renewable materials."
LINK to WORLD GOLF
Evolve Golf - maker of the #1 performance tee on the PGA Tour - announces CEO and Founder BJ Maloy has been named one of the industry's "Top 40 Under 40" executives for 2009 by Sporting Goods Business.
The annual awards honor young, highly accomplished individuals who are leading the way in the sporting goods market. Selected from more than 500 nominees, the winners were determined based on years of service, level of responsibility attained, accomplishments and commitment to teamwork. Each honoree is recognized as having a direct and positive impact on the industry as a whole.
Sporting Goods Business acknowledged Maloy as a successful entrepreneur who has made a significant mark in the golf industry by turning simple concepts into sustainable ideas. In 2008 he earned GOLF Magazine's "Innovator of the Year" award for creating the Epoch tee, a technically-advanced, eco-friendly product that helps improve performance for players of all abilities.
"The number of world class facilities that have switched entirely away from wooden tees in the past year is truly amazing," says Maloy. "In addition to the performance benefits of our products, PGA Professionals, Superintendents and golfers have really embraced the fact that Evolve tees are mower-friendly and made entirely from recycled and renewable materials."
LINK to WORLD GOLF
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
$160 Nike Running Shoe Leading Industry
By: Darren Rovell
Sports Business Reporter
The price of Nike’s new running shoe, the Air Max 2009+ might be seen as insensitive to the times.
But the $160 price tag doesn’t seem to be stopping too many consumers from picking up the shoes, which debuted last month.
Over the past couple weeks, it has been the best-selling running shoe in America, according to SportsOneSource, a sports market retail tracking firm. Company analyst Matt Powell said that he expects the sales to be even better when the numbers come in tomorrow that will reflect last week’s data.
“At the end of the day, the shoes are actually fairly reasonable,” Powell said. “It’s not like it’s a $5,000 handbag. The average sneaker sells for $52, so for a teenage kid who is into conspicuous consumption, this works.”
Powell says it helps that the shoe also looks good. “In order for shoes to sell well these days, no matter how functional they are to sport, they also have to be fashionable,” Powell said.
LINK to CNBC
Sports Business Reporter
The price of Nike’s new running shoe, the Air Max 2009+ might be seen as insensitive to the times.
But the $160 price tag doesn’t seem to be stopping too many consumers from picking up the shoes, which debuted last month.
Over the past couple weeks, it has been the best-selling running shoe in America, according to SportsOneSource, a sports market retail tracking firm. Company analyst Matt Powell said that he expects the sales to be even better when the numbers come in tomorrow that will reflect last week’s data.
“At the end of the day, the shoes are actually fairly reasonable,” Powell said. “It’s not like it’s a $5,000 handbag. The average sneaker sells for $52, so for a teenage kid who is into conspicuous consumption, this works.”
Powell says it helps that the shoe also looks good. “In order for shoes to sell well these days, no matter how functional they are to sport, they also have to be fashionable,” Powell said.
LINK to CNBC
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