Adidas Partners with Right To Play

Continuing its partnership that began in 2007, Adidas and the Toronto-based Right To Play will work together to raise awareness and funds for Right To Play's programs around the world through the second global Red Ball campaign. Right To Play is an i

GoldToeMoretz Names Pres and COO

GoldToeMoretz LLC named Stephen Lineberger as its president and chief operating officer. Lineberger, a senior vice president and general manager for Hanesbrands' international unit, will begin his duties in mid-September…

Taiwan Bicycle Exports Soar in North America

Taiwan's unit exports of bicycles to North America during the first six months of 2008 rose by 19% to 386,671 bikes from 325,745 bikes in the same period a year earlier, according to statistics from the Taiwan Bicycle Exporters' Association. By

Converse One Line Expanded at Target

The Converse One Star collection is being expanded at Target Stores this Fall season, and now covers denim, knit dresses, sweaters, graphic tees and outerwear, as well as new vintage-inspired accessories, according to a report in Women's Wear Daily.

Cannondale Sports Group President Departs

Dorel Industries Inc. announced that Jeff Frehner, president and CEO of the Cannondale Sports Group (CSG), has decided to leave the company for family reasons. Robert P. Baird, Jr., president of the Dorel's Recreational/Leisure segment, which include

DSW’s Q2 Profits Soar on Improved Margins

DSW Inc. reported second quarter earnings jumped 69% to $11.0 million, or 25 cents a share, from $6.5 million, or 15 cents, a year earlier. Revenues inched ahead 2.4% to $357.2 million from $348.7 million. Same store sales decreased 6.9% for the comparabl

Court Upholds Gander Mountain Legal Victory

Gander Mountain Co. announced that a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit unanimously upheld a judgment granting Gander Mountain a sweeping victory in its long-standing dispute with rival Cabela's over the right to use c

Lacrosse Unlimited to Host Free Lacrosse Clinics

Lacrosse Unlimited (LU), the Long Island lacrosse retailer, and lacrosse performance brand STX will host two free youth lacrosse clinics for boys led by Major League Lacrosse (MLL) player Kyle Harrison. The first clinic will be hosted by LU's Babylon

Walmart Launches Game Time Headquarters

Walmart announced its game plan to completely transform more than 1,700 of its Garden Centers into “Game Time Headquarters,” customized for supporters of local college or professional football teams. Beginning this week and running through September 30, W

Sport Supply’s Q4 Profits Surge

Sport Supply Group reported sales climbed 8.9% in the fourth quarter ended June 30, to $61.1 million. The company earned $1.81 million, or 15 a share, against as loss of $302,000, or 3, a year ago. Gross margins improved 180 basis points from 34.4% to 36.

Brown Shoe Q2 Revenues Slide 1.3%; Cuts FY EPS Guidance

Brown Shoe, as expected, reported a steep drop in second quarter earnings amid a 1.3% revenue decline. Brown also downwardly revised its full year guidance to a range of $1.12 to $1.29 per share, and reduced its planned store openings for Famous Footwear

Joe’s Opens Store in Renton, WA

Joe's Sports & Outdoor will host a grand opening celebration at its new store in Renton, Washington, on Thursday, August 28. The store is located at 915 N. Landing Way, close to Fry's and Target. Joe's currently has 30 locations throughout

Sports Basement Renews Lease

Sports Basement has renewed its 93,500-square-foot lease for five years at Presidio National Park Center in San Francisco, according to the commercial real estate website, costar.com. The retailer has occupied the building at 610 Mason St. since 2003…