National Bike Challenge Crushes Goal
The National Bike Challenge, an online ride tracking competition sponsored by PeopleForBikes and Kimberly-Clark, reached its 35-million-mile goal Sept 21 —10 days ahead of the five-month competition's 2015 end…
PSG Urges Shareholders to Vote Against Former Chairman in Proxy Battle
Performance Sports Group announced that it was mailing its definitive proxy materials in connection with its 2015 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on October 14, 2015…
Kathmandu Holdings Repels Hostile Takeover Bid
Briscoe Group Limited's hostile takeover bid for Kathmandu Holdings Limited expired Sept. 17 after the New Zealand retailer's shareholders tendered just 3.6 percent of their shares…
Nike Opens Flagship in Los Angeles
Nike opened its new West Coast flagship, Nike The Grove. Located in the iconic outdoor mall from which it takes its name, the three-story, 31,000-square-foot store will also operate as a meeting place for athletes connected through the Nike+ digital ecosy
Implus Adds Harbinger to Boost Fitness Segment
Implus announced the acquisition of Harbinger, a leading manufacturer of fitness accessories. Harbinger’s lineup includes an assortment of gloves, belts, straps, strength training aids, and functional fitness items. Terms were not disclosed…
Adidas Enters Hockey Category with Blockbuster NHL Deal
Fulfilling loud rumors that a deal was in the works, Adidas and the National Hockey League (NHL) last week announced that Adidas would replace Reebok as the producer of NHL uniforms beginning in the 2017/18 season. Still, the news led the rampant speculat
JD Sports Same-Store Sales Surge in First Half
JD Sports Fashion Plc reported same-store sales across all its Sports Fashion and Outdoor banners in the United Kingdom and Europe surged by more than 10 percent in the first half ended Aug. 1…
Manchester United’s Nike Revenues Decline in Fiscal Q4
Manchester United PLC reported that Retail, Merchandising, Apparel & Product Licensing revenue was £8.3 million, a decrease 10.8 percent, over the prior year quarter…
Leatherman Tool Joins The Conservation Alliance
Leatherman Tool Group Inc has joined The Conservation Alliance to help protect the wilderness for future generations…
Champs Sports Rolls out Sneaker App
Champs Sports released its first smartphone mobile application for iOS and Android. Specifically designed to enhance the digital experience that sneaker lovers have…
NICA Expands to Four More States
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) announced new leagues in Arkansas, New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, at a press conference during the annual Interbike trade show in Las Vegas, September 16. NICA now has just over 3,000 c
New Balance Moves into New Headquarters
New Balance on Thursday opened its new corporate headquarters. About 700 employees moved into its new 250,000-square-foot building at the 15-acre Boston Landing development, over the Massachusetts Turnpike in the northwestern edge of Boston…
Dodge Ski Boots Opens Production Plant
Dodge Ski Boots opened a brand new production facility in Essex, VT.
Ecco USA Appoints VP of Sales
Ecco USA announced the appointment of Greg Marchini as vice president of sales…
Intersport to Expand to Ukraine
IIC-Intersport International Corporation has signed a license agreement for the territory of Ukraine with Epicentr K. This agreement exclusively allows Epicentr K to open Intersport stores in Ukraine, sell Intersport’s private label products and hav
