Icebreaker Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Icebreaker has joined the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as a vendor partner…
Teva Enters the Japanese Market
Officially available at retail March 2012, Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, was re-launched in Japan this week with a special kick-off celebration in Roppongi, Tokyo…
Liberty Mountain Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Liberty Mountain has joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as a vendor partner following its acquisition of competitor Peregrine Outfitters, which had only joined the retailer group last year…
Finish Line’s Earnings Rose 34 Percent on 7.7 Percent Comp Gain
The Finish Line, Inc. reported revenues rose 8.1 percent in the third quarter ended Nov. 26, to $282.0 million from $260.9 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 7.7 percent on top of an increase of 10.1 percent for the same period a year ag
Marquette Backcountry Receives Patent for Snowshoe
Marquette Backcountry has been awarded a US design Patent (#D649611) for their original design of a sliding ski/snowshoe hybrid…
Obermeyer Appoints Rep for Great Lakes East Territory
Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer appointed Lisa Skelton as a sales representative, responsible for the Great Lakes East territory. Skelton, who has worked and lived in Michigan for over 25 years, will report to Aspen-based Linda Rodney, director of sales for O
Holiday Retail Spending up 15 Percent Online as of Dec. 18
Holiday spending at retail e-commerce sites from Nov. 1 through Dec. 18 reached nearly $32 billion, up 15 percent over the corresponding period last year, according to comScore’s latest estimates…
Nike’s Q2 Revenues Jump 18 Percent, Futures Ahead 13 Percent
Nike, Inc. reported revenues increased 18 percent in its second quarter ended Nov. 30, and advanced 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Earnings rose 2.6 percent due to the impact of a lower gross margin but came out slightly ahead of Wall Street'
NBA Signs Mission as Official Athletecare Partner
Mission Athletecare announced a multiyear merchandising partnership with the NBA becoming the “Official Athletecare” of the league. The first NBA branded products Court Grip and Power Grip will debut when the NBA tips off the 2011-12 season on Christma
SGMA Announces National Study on Size/Scope of the SG Industry
SGMA is working to create the most accurate and timely report on the size and direction of the sporting goods industry in the U.S. It's called the Sports and Fitness Confidence Index (SFCI)…
Billabong Reviewing Operations and Finances in Wake of Sudden Sales Decline
Billabong International Limited said it is again reviewing its business for possible cost cuts and a recapitalization in the wake of a significant drop in retail sales in November, which it attributed largely to conditions in Europe. The North America bus
Puma Acquires Stake in United Legwear Co.
Puma North America has acquired 51 percent of United Legwear Co.'s Puma legwear and bodywear subsidiary…
Hydrapak Signs OEM Clients
Hydrapak, a leading global supplier of active-lifestyle hydration equipment, has become an OEM provider for niche pioneer Elite Creators, LLC and UltrAspire. UltrAspire’s Surge and Omega Hydration packs, slated to be available in February 2012, will
Crocs, Inc. Obtains $70 million 5-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
Crocs, Inc. entered into an amended and restated credit agreement, effectively replacing the existing $30M asset backed line of credit set to expire September 2014 with a five-year $70M secured revolving line of credit…
American Golf Sold to Sun Capital Partners
American Golf, which has 88 stores in the UK and Ireland, has been sold to U.S. private equity firm Sun Capital Partners…
