Sports Authority Executives Get Their Bonus
After considerable litigation, a federal judge approved a modified bonus program that will pay top executives of the bankruptcy retailer up to $1,425,000.
Fleet Feet Opens Store In San Diego
With the addition of the San Diego location, Fleet Feet Sports now has a total of six locations in southern Californi
Newell Brands Names VP Of Communications
Tom Sanford is the latest high-profile appointment since the April acquisition of Jarden Corp. and its $2.74-billion-a-year sporting goods business.
CODI Completes 5.11 Tactical Acquisition
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CODI) closed on its $400 million acquisition of the tactical products company.
Columbia Launches Search For Two New Directors of Toughness
In addition to job perks that include a full-time salary and benefits, the product-testing job duration is being extended from six to nine months.
Adidas Outdoor Sees Strength in Trail Running
Adidas Outdoor announced its pre-order sales for trail running footwear for spring 2017 increased more than 62 percent from last year. The collections include the Adidas brand’s Boost energy return foam, Continental Rubber and Gore-Tex waterproof membranes. “The outdoor trail running category is one of our strongest areas,” said Greg Thomsen, Adidas Outdoor managing director, […]
Columbia Releases Manchester United Line
Columbia Sportswear released its long-awaited line in partnership with football club Manchester United. The outerwear line is targeted at fans and includes 17 styles of jackets and shells for men, women and children.
Famous Footwear Foiled By Back-To-School Procrastinators
While the footwear retailer has seen delayed back-to-school buying for years, the trend is “much more pronounced this year” with consumers buying at need or even beyond the traditional in the season.
Amer Sports Accelerates Organic Initiatives
The company will cut up to €25 million in expenses by the end of 2017 so it can accelerate organic growth initiatives that are already exceeding expectations.
Delta Apparel Acquires Coast Apparel Brand
The beach-lifestyle brand sells a full line of traditional, sports-casual attire, headwear and accessories.
Kraig BioCraft Begins Work on Third Site
Three weeks after completing construction of a plant in Indiana, the maker of genetically engineered spider silk fibers has identified a third production site.
Adidas Signs Tim Tebow
According to ESPN, the former Florida Gator and NFL quarterback wore Adidas head to toe for his workout on Tuesday at USC in Los Angeles in front of more than 40 MLB scouts.
Non-Traditional Sports/Fitness Activities Expand Their Appeal
Americans are trying out more varied and new types of physical activities, but it’s coming at the expense of traditional sports and exercises, according to the 2016 edition of SFIA’s State of the Industry Report.
Weak Outerwear Orders At G-III Signal Industry Hurdles Ahead
For vendors, unlike retailers, its never the bad winter that hurts them the most. It’s the following season that really bites.
