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…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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Deckers Brands Appoints Stefano Caroti As Omni-Channel President
Deckers Brands appointed Stefano Caroti as omni-channel president. He most recently served as chief commercial officer at Puma…
Steve Madden Sees 5.5 Percent Q3 Revenue Gain
Steve Madden showed a slight earnings gain in the third quarter on a 5.5 percent gain in sales…
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)…
Garmin’s Q3 Earnings Fall Fitness Margins Narrow
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues in its Fitness segment grew 23 percent in the third quarter ended Sept. 26 while sales in its outdoor segment slipped 5 percent. The company's consolidated adjusted earnings slid 33 percent, however, as rising R&D and ad
Under Armour Supports Chicago’s 606 Park and Trail System
Under Armour has partnered with The Trust for Public Land to support the The 606, Chicago’s world-class urban park and trail system…
Activist Hedge Fund Buys Big Stake in Cabela’s
Elliott Management Corp. has acquired a significant stake in Cabela’s Inc. and is seeking to explore strategic options with the retailer's board, including a possible sale of…
Kohl’s to Open Small-format Stores
Kohl's plans to open five to 10 small-format stores measuring 35,000 square feet and 10 to 15 Fila stores in outlet malls across the country in 2016 as part of its latest initiative…
Gander Mountain Announces Executive Promotions
Gander Mountain said Derek Siddons, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will assume the role of president, effective on the retirement of current president Michael J. Owens, on Oct. 31, 2015…
HanesBrands Adjusted Q3 Earnings Grow 16 Percent
HanesBrands, which owns the Champion and Hanes brands, lifted its guidance for the year after reporting stronger-than-expected third-quarter results…

Skechers Opens Second Store in Times Square
Skechers USA, Inc. opened a flagship store at the front of Times Square. Located on the famed Bow Tie in the heart of Times Square, the new location will welcome more than 300,000 passersby daily…
Lids Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Lids will celebrate its 20th anniversary alongside customers and fans alike with special in-store events across 13 markets on Nov. 3…
Johnson Outdoors Acquires Diving Technology Venture
Johnson Outdoors Inc. acquired Seabear Diving Technology, a start-up specializing in underwater instrumentation…
Altra to Sponsor Western States 100
Altra Footwear has signed on as the exclusive footwear sponsor of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run held each June in Squaw Valley, CA…
Modell’s to Donate Portion of Women’s Mets sales to Breast Cancer Research
Modell’s Sporting Goods said that beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 percent of any women’s New York Mets merchandise sold at Modell’s and on Modells.com will be donated tothe Breast Cancer Research Foundation until Saturday, Oct. 31…