Ticla Names Reps for Southwest and Midwest
Ticla, founded in 2012 to bring quality camping gear to car and festival campers, has signed two new sales agencies to service specialty outdoor accounts in the Southwestern and Midwestern United States…
Study: Exercise Reduces Mobility Problems Among Older Adults
A new University of Florida study shows daily moderate physical activity may mean the difference between seniors being able to keep up everyday activities or becoming housebound. In fact, moderate physical activity helped aging adults maintain their abili
Under Armour and Cruz Azul Announce Multi-Year Partnership
Under Armour and Cruz Azul, Mexico's defending champion, announced their new partnership at a press conference in Mexico City…
Mountain Khakis Appoints Great Lakes Rep
Mountain Khakis signed on with Cody Prudoehl for Great Lakes representation…
USDA Launches New Conservation Initiative
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow to launch a new conservation initiative with an focus on public-private partnership. The new program promises to go beyond traditional government efforts to a
Tecnica and Völkl Settle FTC Case Over Sponsorships
Tecnica Group and Marker Völkl agreed to settle US Federal Trade Commission charges that they unlawfully agreed not to compete for each company's respective ski endorsers or employees…
Smith Optics Parent Upgraded by Moody’s
Moody’s has upgraded The Safilo Group’s long-term corporate credit rating from ‘B2’ to ‘B1’, reflecting both the company’s diminished refinancing risk, following its recent bond issue, and its stable operating per
Under Armour Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of Fight Night
Fight For Children and Under Armour announced a new multi-year partnership that designates Under Armour as the presenting sponsor of Fight For Children's annual Fight Night, including this year's 25th anniversary of the fundraising event…
Fred Segal Appoints CEO
Sandow, owner of Fred Segal, has partnered with equity investor Evolution Media Partners (Evolution), and has hired veteran retail chief Paul Blum to lead the expansion of the iconic California lifestyle brand…
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes The Mountain Air as a Retail Member
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance added The Mountain Air in San Luis Obispo to the organization as a retail member…
Hibbett’s Q1 Comps Grow 4.1 Percent
Given the category challenges facing Dick’s Sporting Goods and the weather hurdles facing many retailers in the first quarter, Hibbett Sports, Inc. was content to muster a modest profit gain in the first-quarter, boosted by a healthy 4.1 percent com
Foot Locker Sees Record Quarterly Profits
Aided by its role as kingpin of the basketball category, Foot Locker Inc. reported its most profitable quarter in its history an athletic company and perhaps its 135-year history. On a conference call with analysts, Ken Hicks, chairman and CEO, noted that
Under Armour Partners With Rugby Canada
Under Armour and Rugby Canada announced a new multi-year sponsorship designating UA as the official technical partner for the sport's national governing body…
STX Sponsors 2014 NCAA Lacrosse Championship
Baltimore-based STX, LLC has signed on as the official lacrosse equipment supplier of the NCAA Championships…
Foot Locker Profit Jumps 17 Percent
Foot Locker, Inc. reported net income for the company's first quarter ended May 3, was $162 million, or $1.10 per share, compared with net income of $138 million, or 90 cents per share, last year. Wall Street's consensus estimate had been $1.06
