KARHU Partners with University of Jyväskylä on Research
KARHU has formed a new partnership with University of Jyvaskyla (UoJ), Finland’s leading sports and fitness research institute, to further study the biomechanics and physiology of runners. The two have worked together for more than two decades. One result
Fire Destroys Adidas Factory in India
An Adidas factory in Gurgaon, India was gutted in a fire on Tuesday, according to www.thaindian.com. There were no casualties…
Erke Becomes Apparel Sponsor for Shanghai ATP Masters 1000
Erke, the Chinese tennis apparel company, has reached an agreement to become the designated apparel supplier for Shanghai ATP 1000 matches during 2009-2013. The Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 tournament, which will occur around October each year, is second onl
Jimmy Jazz Adds Two Stores in North Carolina
Jimmy Jazz will be adding two more stores in the state of North Carolina to bring its total number of stores in the state to seven. The new locations will be opening on June 18th at Carolina Place Mall in Pineville and Charlotte’s Northlake Mall. Since th
Diamondback’s Marketing Coordinator Leaves the Company
Diamondback, the manufacturer of BMX, road and mountain bikes, said its marketing coordinator Trevor Knesal has exited the company. He had been with the company in that role since 2001…
President Obama to Create New Office of Youth Sport
President Barack Obama is forming a White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic, and Youth Sport. The office will promote the values of the Olympic movement and encourage increased youth participation in athletics…
H2O Audio Partners with Michael Phelps
H2O Audio, the maker of waterproof headphones and accessories, has formed a multi-year partnership with 16-time Olympic medalist and 17-time World Champion swimmer Michael Phelps. Phelps will collaborate on product development and marketing initiatives…
Icebreaker Launches
Icebreakerhas launched a new blog entitled “Holy Sheep!” on http://blog.icebreaker.com. The “Holy Sheep!” weblog is being updated 2-3 times weekly with the latest news, product releases, and events related to Icebreaker employees, friends and customers…
Briggs Named New England Footwear Prez
New England Footwear, parent company of GoLite Footwear and Z7 Footwear, appointed Scott Briggs as president, effective immediately. Prior to his most recent role as COO of Geox USA, Briggs held leadership positions at Timberland and Rockport…
Cloudy Business Outlook Lingers for Industry
While some indicators are offering some hope that the economy's slump is bottoming out and a recovery is around the corner, many participants in the sporting goods industry aren't yet buying it. Sports Executive Weekly explored the industry'
Forzani Group Narrows First Quarter Loss on Stronger Wholesale Business
The Forzani Group's first quarter results were significantly better than last year and topped consensus estimates with the help of positive footwear and apparel comps and continuing improvement at Sport Chek. But inclement April weather prevented it
Quiksilver Swings to Profit in Fiscal Q2; Lays Out Three-Part Restructuring Plan
Quiksilver, Inc. swung to a profit in the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, but the Q2 rebound seemed almost an afterthought as management laid out a three-part financial restructuring plan that includes a $150 million loan from Rhone, a private equit
VF Corp CEO Sees Markets Stabilizing
VF Corp's CEO Eric Wiseman, speaking Friday at Reuters Global Retail Summit in London, said its U.S. wholesale apparel retail customers “seem to be stabilizing,” but he's not assuming any recovery in 2009…
OIA: April Retail Reflects Stabilizing Market
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, Internet, specialty) grew 2% compared to last April, moving from $339 million to $347 million, according to the most recent edition of The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report.
Possible Eddie Bauer Bankruptcy Has Equity Firms Exploring Options
Hilco Consumer Capital has expressed interest in acquiring Eddie Bauer Holdings, which may seek bankruptcy within the next week. CCMP Capital Advisors, a private equity firm based in New York, may also make an offer. Eddie Bauer is reportedly being advise
