DSW Inc. announced the openings of two new stores. The first is in Eastland Center in West Covina, CA, on August 30th. The additional new opening is in Towne Centre Plaza in Mesquite, TX, also on August 30th…
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Mainland Headwear’s 1H Profits Soar Despite Labor Shortages
Mainland Headwear Holdings Limited, which is a leading supplier of headwear to New Era, said profits surged in the six months ended June 30 on essentially flat sales as it began making higher margin products and launching efficiency intiatives. Even so, l
Sports South Names Frederick President
Sports South, L.L.C., a leading distributor of arms, ammunition and accessories, has named Walter Frederick as president. Frederick previously served as executive vice president…
American Physical Therapy Association to Host Radio Series on Concussion in Sports
As football season gets under way, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) will host a series on concussion in sports called “Head in the Game.” The series will air on Move Forward Radio beginning at 10 am EST on August 27 and ends wi
RCG Reports Record Profit for FY 2012
RCG Corporation Limited announced a record profit for the year ended July 1, despite some of the most challenging retail conditions in many years. The company reported that earnings per diluted share increased 3.6 percent over the prior fiscal year thanks
Broder Bros. Earnings Tumble in Q2
Broder Bros., Co. reported that revenues and earnings declined in Q2 of 2012 on lower gross margins and lower average selling prices, despite an increase in units sold in the U.S. imprintable activewear market…
Escalade Sees Q2 Revenues Bolstered By Sporting Goods Business
Escalade, Incorporated reported that revenues for the second quarter of 2012 improved largely on the strength of its Sporting Goods business, offset by weakness in its Information Security and Print Finishing business. Net sales for the quarter ended Jul
Whistler Blackcomb EVP/CFO Kevin Smith to Resign
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. announced the resignation of Kevin Smith as executive vice president and chief financial officer for personal reasons, effective September 10, 2012. On that date, Dave Brownlie will be appointed interim CFO of the corpora
Dick’s SG To Open Relocated Store in Syracuse, NY
Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its relocated store this week at Destiny USA in Syracuse, NY. The store will open its doors on Wednesday, August 1…
Bauer’s Revenues Up 18 Percent in Q4
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd.'s fourth quarter revenues grew by 18 percent to $80.5 million due to strong growth in sales of ice hockey equipment. Overall revenues increased 22 percent for the 12 months ended May 31, led by strong performance in all
Patagonia Partners with A52 Warehouse for Canadian Logistics
A52 Warehouse Inc., a leading Canadian 3PL warehouse provider, announced a new partnership with Patagonia, Inc. to provide warehousing and order fulfillment solutions for the brand in Canada…
DVS Shoe Company Continues Partnership With Daewon Song
DVS Shoe Company announced that it will be continuing its partnership with its iconic skate athlete Daewon Song at the launch of the Agenda Trade Show in Long Beach, CA last week…
Columbia Sportswear Forms 60/40 Joint Venture With Chinese Distributor
Columbia Sportswear Company has agreed to form a 60/40 joint venture with its distributor in mainland China – Swire Resources Ltd. – in a bid to accelerate already rapidly growing sales of Columbia and Mountain Hardwear branded products in the country…
CLC Ranks UT at Austin, EA Sports, Nike, and Kentucky Wholesale as Top Performers
The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), a division of IMG College, announced its annual list of top-selling institutions and manufacturers. These rankings represent royalties reported July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 on all collegiate merchandise sold o
Hestra Hires Marketing Director and Expands Sales Force
Hestra, the Swedish glove brand, has hired Erin Tulley as marketing coordinator and Ryan Genua and Rik Andresen as U.S. sales representatives…
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