Brown Shoe’s Q2 Exceeds Expectations
Brown Shoe Company reported net income in the second quarter rose 17.5 percent to $18.1 million, or 41 cents a share, from $15.4 million, or 35 cents, a year earlier. Results exceeded Wall Street's consensus estimate by 6 cents a share. Sales reached
La Sportiva Opens First Flagship Store in Arco, Italy
La Sportiva opened its first flagship store in the city of Arco, Italy…
Sport Chalet and Asics Launch NYC Marathon Sweepstakes
As part of its Adventures of a Lifetime sweepstakes, Sport Chalet has joined forces with Asics to give one lucky winner the chance to have a VIP 2015 race week experience in New York City outfitted in the newest Asics apparel and footwear. The prize also
Hunters Pass Hunting Heritage to Children
A recent survey by HunterSurvey.com reveals that passing the hunting heritage along to younger people is still alive and well with nearly 46 percent of surveyed sportsmen having taken at least one child hunting in the past year…
The National Deer Alliance Names Director of Digital Content
The National Deer Alliance announces that it has retained Mark Kenyon to be its director of digital content…
Gander Mountain Coming to Killeen Texas
Gander Mountain is once again expanding its network of outdoor specialty stores with a new location in Killeen, TX, set to open in the spring of 2015…
Columbia Sportswear Inks First NFL Deal with the Dallas Cowboys
Columbia Sportswear and the Dallas Cowboys announced an apparel licensing partnership featuring co-branded sportswear, outerwear and accessories for men, women and youth, with product available to the public starting in late spring 2015…
Lacoste Launches City Tennis App
Lacoste launched a free downloadable mobile application named Lacoste City Tennis. This new platform continues Lacoste's mission of making tennis more accessible and encouraging everyone to play the competitive sport…
New Study Finds Chicago Marathon Delivers Over $253MM in Business Activity
According to a new economic impact report, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon contributes an estimated $253.49 million in total business activity to the Chicago economy…
SPRI Bolsters Commercial Sales Team
SPRI Products, Inc., a distributor of rubberized resistance products and fitness accessories owned by Gaiam, has added Jonna Pento and Andy Hubbard to its commercial sales team in the health club market…
Powerhandz Adds NBA Guards as Brand Ambassadors
Powerhandz, Inc., an athletic training sporting goods provider, added NBA guards Donald Sloan and Ronnie Price, alongside pro basketball trainers Johnny Dribble2Much Stephene and Tyler “Mr. Basketball” Relph, as its official basketball brand ambassadors.
Compass Diversified Acquires Another Environmental Company
Compass Diversified Holdings, which had emerged as a strategic buyer of outdoor recreation companies from 2007 to 2012, acquired its second environmental clean up company in less than a month…
Skirt Sports Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
Skirt Sports will recognize its 10th anniversary Sept. 15 with the Virtual 10 on 10 Run for women across the nation and world. Women register with Skirt Sports to either run 10k or 10 miles on the weekend of the 15th and will connect with Skirt Sports via
Ralph Lauren Launches Biometric Polo Shirt with OMSignal
Ralph Lauren Corp. unveiled a polo shirt on the first day of the US Open that featuring biometric sensor technology developed by the Canadian firm OMSignal, which began shipping its Biometric Smartwear compression gear earlier this year…
Hi-Tec Sports Sponsors 16-month Walking Trek
Hi-Tec Sports announced a sponsorship of its global walking brand ambassador, Alexandre Poussin, and his family, as they make a 16-month trek by foot through Madagascar…
