The University of Texas' Board of Regents approved a new contract between the school and Nike covering 15 years worth $250 million, according to multiple reports. The deal also includes a signature line of apparel featuring former Longhorns basketbal
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Golf Rounds Played Improve in September
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played increased 1.2 percent in September. The gains by region led by Mountain, up 4.2 percent; West North Central, 2.1 percent; and Mid Atlantic, 2.0 percent…
Sports Authority Launches BodyFit App
Sports Authority has launched its new BodyFit Personal Training app. This free app gives customers exclusive access to over 100 fitness training videos and provides guidance on how to use BodyFit equipment…
Finish Line Launches Twitter Basketball Campaign
The Finish Line, Inc., for the second year in a row, is holding a contest to enable consumers to demonstrate their basketball skills via social media platforms by using #theFundamentals…
Nautilus’ Q3 Earnings Soar
Nautilus Inc. reported sales rose 19.7 percent in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, to $70.7 million. Earnings jumped 49.9 percent to $3.7 million, or 12 cents a share…
Riddell Acquires Kollege Town Sports
Riddell has acquired Kollege Town Sports, of Windsor, WI, which specializes in screen printing, laser etching, embroidery and tackle twill for youth, high school and college teams, and corporate sales…
Vasque’s Thru-Hike Syndicate Adds the CDT in 2016
Vasque, Osprey Packs, Nemo Equipment, Leki Trekking Poles and Darn Tough Vermont will extend their support for thru-hikers next year to those trekking the Continental Divide Trail…
Deckers Brands Bullish on Holiday
While much of its business wasn’t quite humming along in a typically slower period for the company, Decker’s Brands second quarter came in slightly ahead of expectations and management delivered upbeat outlooks for both the holiday selling se
Asics Sets Major Brand Reset
Less than a month into his new job, Gene McCarthy, CEO of Asics America, already has big plans to take Asics to the next level in the region. The changes include a more-focused direct-to-consumer effort to connect with consumers as well as an extensive ma
Sequential Brands Q3 Revenues Double
Supported by robust gains from Heelys, Avia and And1, Sequential Brands reported Q3 revenues more than doubled, to $23 million from $10 million a year ago.
Bauer Hockey Partners With Movember Foundation
Bauer Hockey has partnered with the Movember Foundation, a global charity that works to raise funds and awareness so men live healthier, happier and longer lives…
Sequential Brands Q3 Boosted by Heelys, Avia and And1
Supported by robust gains from Heelys, Avia and And1, Sequential Brands reported Q3 revenues more than doubled, to $23.0 million from $10.0 million a year ago…
NSGA Applauds Introduction of PHIT Act in U.S. Senate
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) applauded U.S. Senators John Thune (R-SD), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Joe Donnelly (D-IN) for introducing the Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2015 (PHIT Act)…
Brunswick’s Fitness Segment Q3 Boosted by Health Club Growth
Brunswick Corp. reported sales in the Life Fitness Division grew 4.5 percent in the third quarter, to $197.5 million, and advanced 9 percent on a currency-neutral basis. The increase reflected growth in the U.S. at health clubs and local and federal gover
Deckers Brands Q2 Beats Guidance
Deckers Brands reported second-quarter income grew 21.4 percent on a 5.4 percent revenue gain on a currency-neutral basis. On a currency-neutral basis, sales rose 5.3 percent for Ugg but fell 13.8 percent at Teva. Sanuk also experienced a sales decline wh
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